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A firetruck became mired in an enormous sinkhole that suddenly opened under its wheels at Linden Blvd. and Rockaway Parkway in Brownsville Tuesday morning, sending two firefighters to the hospital. … Full Article

Need a break from Hipsterville, AKA Williamsburg? The neighborhood's favorite train line, the L, can transport you to Canarsie in 27 minutes. The change of scenery will prove entertaining, and clear your head.  … Full Article

Everybody needs a break from Hipsterville once in a while. So Hipsters, take heed: When Billyburg gets to be a bit much, the L train offers an excellent escape — and we don't mean a ride to the East Village.  … Full Article

A 42-year-old Brooklyn man was sentenced on Tuesday to a prison term of 22 years to years to life for the 2013 rape of a young teenage girl in an apartment building basement.
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Senior citizens will be able to enjoy free tennis lessons, take part in yoga classes, or go on walks to improve their fitness – all in the great outdoors – this spring, thanks to the City Parks Foundation, which is offering a series of exercise programs. … Full Article

This was supposed to be a big year for the Canarsie Lady Chiefs, but their undefeated 16-0 season ended abruptly when they lost to Evander Childs Campus 59-54 in overtime during the Public School Athletic League quarterfinals in Canarsie on Wednesday. … Full Article

UPDATE: Brian Gerwitz was sadly found by police. His body was found near the Marine Park golf course late last week. According to media reports, the police said there were no signs of trauma. Brian was missing for nearly two months after he left his home. … Full Article

NYC Councilmember Mathieu Eugene (D-40) on Friday presented a check for $2.8 million to Kings County Hospital Center in East Flatbush, to be used to purchase new high-tech PET/CT and CT scanners. … Full Article

Assemblymember Bill Colton, who announced with great fanfare last month that he was giving strong consideration to running for the Brooklyn-Staten Island congressional seat vacated by Republican Michael Grimm, quietly withdrew from the race over the weekend. … Full Article

On Wednesday, New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer held a Town Hall meeting with the Starrett City Tenants Association meeting at the Brooklyn Sports Club, in Spring Creek. … Full Article