Council approves borough-based jail plan, clearing path to close Rikers (Updated)
The New York City Council approved a sweeping land use measure on...
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Tensions flare at hearing over the law that shields police records from public view
The mothers of black men who died at the hands of police...
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Police say Brownsville tipsters played big role in arrest of mass shooting suspect
Tips from neighbors played a critical role in tracking down a gunman...
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Brooklyn Marathon will close these streets on Saturday
On Saturday, thousands of runners (including me, hi!) will run for hours...
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Three tenants arrested in Luna Park housing bribery scheme
Three tenants involved in a housing scheme at an affordable housing complex...
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Man charged with murder in Brownsville mass shooting
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with July’s mass shooting...
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Rising school bus woes plague special needs students
This story was originally published on Oct. 17 as part of an...
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Former Williamsburg nightclub to become izakaya and event space
A new izakaya and events venue is being planned for 74 Wythe...
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LISTEN: The fight to save NYC’s community gardens: What to know
Subscribe to Brooklyn this Week: iTunes Spotify Stitcher The contract, created by...
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