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Chief Justice John Roberts, who has come under scrutiny for his pivotal role in recent Supreme Court rulings that expanded presidential immunity and influenced former President Donald Trump’s legal battles, raising concerns about the court's involvement in political matters. Photo: J. Scott Applewhite/AP

Chief Justice Roberts steered Supreme Court rulings in Trump’s favor, report reveals

September 16 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

A recent New York Times report that was published on Sunday has...

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Former President Donald Trump, impeached twice, convicted on 34 felony charges, and found liable for sexual abuse, denies association with the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, distancing himself from the conservative blueprint as political debate intensifies. Photo: Alex Brandon/AP

Heritage Foundation using judicial data tracking to push Project 2025 agenda

September 16 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, has placed the courts at...

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The team of volunteers at the Brownsville Community Justice Center, pictured here after receiving the Excellence in Design award from the New York City Public Design Commission. The center is now gearing up to host the fifth biennial B-Live Music and Arts Festival, celebrating Brownsville’s culture and community. Photo courtesy of the Center for Justice Innovation.

Brownsville Community Justice Center hosts fifth B-Live Festival

September 16 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

The Brownsville Community Justice Center is set to host the fifth B...

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Crime

A NYPD car. Photo: Julio Cortez/AP File

4 wounded at Brooklyn train station when officers shoot man wielding knife

September 16 | Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press

Four people were wounded at a Brooklyn subway station Sunday when police...

This combo of Feb. 7, 2023 images provided by the Fire Department of the City of New York, shows Brian Cordasco, left, and Anthony Saccavino, two former NYFD chiefs arrested Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, on charges that they solicited tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to provide preferential treatment in the department's fire prevention bureau. Fire Department of the City of New York via AP

Two ex-fire chiefs in New York City arrested in corruption scandal

September 16 | Jake Offenhartz and Larry Neumeister

The arrests came as multiple ongoing federal investigations swirl around Mayor Eric...

Police & Fire

This combo of Feb. 7, 2023 images provided by the Fire Department of the City of New York, shows Brian Cordasco, left, and Anthony Saccavino, two former NYFD chiefs arrested Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, on charges that they solicited tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to provide preferential treatment in the department's fire prevention bureau. Fire Department of the City of New York via AP

Two ex-fire chiefs in New York City arrested in corruption scandal

September 16 | Jake Offenhartz and Larry Neumeister

The arrests came as multiple ongoing federal investigations swirl around Mayor Eric...

Edward A. Caban speaks after being sworn in as NYPD police commissioner outside New York City Police Department 40th Precinct, July 17, 2023, in New York. AP Photo/Jeenah Moon, File

New York City police commissioner resigns after his phone was seized in federal investigation

September 12 | Jake Offenhartz and Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday, one week after...

Sports

Larry Tischler. Photo courtesy of Andy Furman

Larry Tischler’s latest award was worth waiting for

September 16 | Andy Furman

Larry Tischler played center and guard for those famed Moe Finkelstein-coached...

Scholastic Roundup: Medgar Evers soccer has a new look with an old face

September 13 | Andy Furman

Medgar Evers College men’s soccer program has a new look – with...

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John Abi-Habib founded a number of civic organizations in Bay Ridge.Photos: Wayne Daren Schneiderman/Brooklyn Eagle

Faces of Bay Ridge: John Abi-Habib, a mover and a shaker

January 22 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

BAY RIDGE – John Abi-Habib is all about foresight and being on...

Staten Island Man With History of Hate Indicted For Firefighter’s Murder

December 18 | Christina Carrega

A Staten Island man pleaded not guilty on Tues., Dec. 18 for...