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New York Police investigators examine a stretch of beach at Coney Island where three children were found dead in the surf, Sept. 12, 2022, in New York. Photo: Joseph Frederick/AP, File

Brooklyn mom who drowned 3 kids on Coney Island beach sentenced to 20 years to life

May 21, 2026

“No sentence can fully measure the loss of a 7-year-old, a 4-year-old and a 3-month-old baby, or the grief their loved ones will carry.”

The Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term, located at 320 Jay St. in Downtown Brooklyn. Photo: Rob Abruzzese/Brooklyn Eagle

Woman charged with stealing $700K from Brooklyn Heights co-op

June 2, 2026

Isabelle Gallier allegedly used her position as board president of 130 Hicks St. to steal $708,216 in funds for the operation of the building.

Surveillance photos show the subway guard using a student OMNY card to swipe in a rider, then accept cash. Photo: MTA OIG

MTA nabs security guard selling subway entry, pocketing cash

May 14, 2026

Subway station agents and security guards are forbidden from exchanging cash for access to the subway system.

Police cars can be seen following an allegedly-stolen 2026 Hyundai SUV on Orange Street in Brooklyn Heights. Photo: Private residence surveillance

Police take down car thief in Brooklyn Heights

May 7, 2026

Neighbors out for a sunny stroll Sunday afternoon were startled to find themselves in the middle of a dramatic arrest of an alleged car thief.

An NYPD vehicle sits in the street outside the 40th Precinct in the South Bronx, Sept. 11, 2023. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY

How the NYPD slow-walked and shot down gang database reforms

April 29, 2026

The number of people in the police gang database has fallen by half in recent years. A lawsuit says it targets Black and Hispanic youth.

Police stand guard inside the Port Authority Bus Terminal following an explosion near Times Square, Dec. 11, 2017 in New York. Photo: Andres Kudacki/AP, File

Federal appeals court upholds life term for Times Square suicide bomber but overturns top count

April 21, 2026

Two of the 2nd Circuit panel’s three judges concluded he acted “entirely independently” of the Islamic State group.

A patch adorns the uniform of a high ranking NYPD official. Photo: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP, File

Police probe vandalism at Palestinian-owned bagel shop; owner calls it hate crime

April 20, 2026

“It’s disturbing to us you know, we are Palestinian, but we don’t support anything like that,” said owner Fouad “Frankie” Asad.

Bronx man arrested in connection with anti-LGBTQIA+ hate crime at Lorimer Street subway station

April 20, 2026

He faces charges of hate crime assault, assault, hate crime menacing, menacing, aggravated harassment, harassment and theft of services.

Teen food deliveryman fatally shot in East New York; dispute over defective car purchase believed to be motive

April 20, 2026

Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a dispute over a used car he bought in an effort to upgrade from the scooter he used.

Former CEO and CFO of AI education startup indicted in Brooklyn federal court on investor fraud charges

April 20, 2026

They were charged with operating a continuing financial crimes enterprise, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

2 men shot outside Herkimer Street in Ocean Hill; gunman at large

April 20, 2026

Residents nearby reported hearing at least three shots fired. One witness said he saw a man walking away from the scene with a gun in hand.

Mother of young child killed in crosswalk by box truck; driver fled scene

April 20, 2026

She was struck and killed while crossing in the crosswalk after the driver of a box truck made a left turn and failed to yield.

Three men sentenced in 2020 Brownsville gambling hall killing

April 17, 2026

Prosecutors proved the defendants planned and carried out the Oct. 7, 2020, robbery. All three were convicted in January 2025.

Brooklyn mom who drowned 3 kids on Coney Island beach sentenced to 20 years to life

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Woman charged with stealing $700K from Brooklyn Heights co-op

MTA nabs security guard selling subway entry, pocketing cash

Police take down car thief in Brooklyn Heights

How the NYPD slow-walked and shot down gang database reforms

Federal appeals court upholds life term for Times Square suicide bomber but overturns top count

Police probe vandalism at Palestinian-owned bagel shop; owner calls it hate crime

Bronx man arrested in connection with anti-LGBTQIA+ hate crime at Lorimer Street subway station

Teen food deliveryman fatally shot in East New York; dispute over defective car purchase believed to be motive

Former CEO and CFO of AI education startup indicted in Brooklyn federal court on investor fraud charges

2 men shot outside Herkimer Street in Ocean Hill; gunman at large

Mother of young child killed in crosswalk by box truck; driver fled scene

Three men sentenced in 2020 Brownsville gambling hall killing

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