Two men charged in Brooklyn sex trafficking murder case
A federal court in Brooklyn unsealed a seven-count indictment charging two...
News
“Every day is Earth Day in our office,” says AG James in a pledge to protect NY’s environment
In observance of Earth Day 2024, Attorney General Letitia James highlighted the...
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Our world in photos: April 22
LAHORE — No age limits on solidarity against airstrikes: Supporters of the religious...
NewsArts & Entertainment
As surely as spring blooms, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition brightens Red Hook in April
RED HOOK — The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition opened its doors on the...
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Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition launches spring season in Red Hook
RED HOOK — In spite of the intense, blustery winds and cresting waves...
Business
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
Remembering Haley Daquara
Liberty Kiwanis, Greenhouse Café
hold fundraiser to celebrate a life
BAY RIDGE — The Brooklyn Lt. Gov., Liberty Kiwanis Club, in partnership with...
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SUNY Downstate Hospital Proposed Closure Plan: Myths vs Realities
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced a plan Jan. 16 to...
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...
Politics
Liquor sales in movie theaters, to-go sales of cocktails included in New York budget agreement
New York would expand access to booze by allowing movie theaters to...
Cyberattack hits New York state government’s bill drafting office
The New York state Legislature’s bill drafting office was hit...
Sports
Nets hire Jordi Fernandez as coach. Fernandez was Kings’ associate head coach for two years
Jordi Fernandez was hired Monday as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who...
Scholastic Roundup: For CHSAA girls’ all-stars, it’s a Sweet 16
For the Brooklyn CHSAA basketball all-stars – it is simply a Sweet...
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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...