Man indicted after woman’s jaw shattered in unprovoked street assault in Crown Heights
In an act of unprovoked violence, a Brooklyn man has been indicted...
NewsSweeping crackdown on central New York gun trafficking nets major arrests
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a significant victory on Wednesday...
NewsBusiness
Developers, elected officials break ground in Bushwick on $75M affordable housing
BUSHWICK — It took a village to make a village, and it happened...
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Camber Property Group & Riseboro break ground on $75 million affordable development in Bushwick
BUSHWICK — This week, Camber Property Group and RiseBoro Community Partnership co-hosted...
Crime
Barricaded Brooklyn Heights weed shop remains open despite numerous robberies and raids
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Workers at an illicit weed outlet in Brooklyn Heights are...
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How Brooklyn DA’s Virtual Currency Unit disrupts major cryptocurrency scam
JAY STREET — Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez has announced that his Virtual Currency...
Education & Kids
Tow Foundation endows new chair named for Tania León at Brooklyn College
FLATBUSH — Thanks to the generosity of the Tow Foundation, more specifically Leonard...
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At Brooklyn College: Presidential Lecture Series reunites great musical educators, establishes Tania León Chair of Music
FLATBUSH — Pulitzer Prize-winner and Kennedy Center honoree Tania León returned...
Health
New York City to require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants
New York City residents may soon see warning labels next to sugary...
Bay Ridge leads Brooklyn in showing how a NORC should work best
BAY RIDGE — Red carpet is being rolled out more and more in...
Police & Fire
Man arrested for allegedly taking a decommissioned NYC fireboat for an overnight cruise
A man was arrested Thursday for allegedly taking a decommissioned New York...
A human head was found in an apartment refrigerator. The resident is charged with murder
A New York City man has been charged with murder in connection...
Sports
Liberty part of WNBA business boom
The New York Liberty averaged 7,777 fans per game at Downtown...
Liberty back to take second shot at title
The buzzer sounded at Barclays Center just before Jonquel Jones’ final...
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Faces of Bay Ridge: John Abi-Habib, a mover and a shaker
BAY RIDGE – John Abi-Habib is all about foresight and being on...
Staten Island Man With History of Hate Indicted For Firefighter’s Murder
A Staten Island man pleaded not guilty on Tues., Dec. 18 for...
Transportation & Travel
Community leaders join elected officials to celebrate improved traffic and safety measures on Atlantic Ave.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — This week, the Department of Transportation installed three mid-block...
Agony: Pedestrian’s death in Dyker addresses ‘daylighting,’ as victim’s family members reach out to community for support
DYKER HEIGHTS — After the death of yet another pedestrian — this time at...