A Brooklyn man pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges that allege he broke into his ex-girlfriend's Seagate apartment where he raped her and fatally slit her friend’s throat, all while her 11-year-old daughter hid in the bedroom. … Full Article
A group of business leaders in Bensonhurst and Bath Beach is making sure Thanksgiving will be a special holiday for low-income residents who can’t afford the turkey and all of the trimmings. … Full Article
Four members and one associate of Coney Island-based street gang, West End Enterprise, were slated to be arraigned Monday afternoon at Brooklyn’s federal court on multiple charges revolving around their alleged gang activity. … Full Article
A 34-year-old man pleaded guilty to money laundering at Brooklyn’s federal court on Thursday as part of a Medicare and Medicaid scheme that cost taxpayers $38 million of unnecessary medical services. … Full Article
Two former Brooklyn detectives arraigned last week for raping an 18-year-old girl in the back of their police van, quit the NYPD on Monday, days before a police departmental trial on the charges was to begin. … Full Article
Defense attorneys for two NYPD detectives charged with raping an 18-year-old woman in Coney Island attacked the credibility of the victim, denying forcible rape at their Brooklyn Supreme Court arraignment Monday. … Full Article
With Carlos Mendes making his final regular-season appearance for the Cosmos, the team put in an inspiring effort for its skipper, defeating Puerto Rico FC 5-2 on Saturday and securing a place in the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. … Full Article
Two compassionate nurses working in Brooklyn hospitals were among the health care providers willing praise and awards at a celebration held on Oct. 24 by NYC Health + Hospitals, the agency that runs the city’s hospitals. … Full Article