CLINTON HILL — A few years ago Courtney Williams was unemployed and about to leave New York City. “I remember putting...
Woman Stabbed To Death in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE — A woman was stabbed to death overnight in Brownsville, according to police. The victim was found just before...
Police Investigating Series of Attacks on Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg
[UPDATE: Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 10:15am] The police have arrested two suspects in connection with the below incidents. Deandre...
More Delays For Atlantic Yards – Pacific Park Development?
PROSPECT HEIGHTS — After elected officials and local residents demanded that the state halt the approval of recreation space at...
‘We Need a Crisis-level Response’: Myrie, Richardson Call on State to Cough Up More Anti-Gun Violence Funding
PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDENS — Brooklyn-based anti-gun violence groups need more money from the state, local elected officials said Friday. While...
“Would You Like To Live in This Community?” – Frieda Vizel On Tour Of Hasidic Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG / FLATBUSH — Frieda Vizel left the Satmar community roughly ten years ago. But these days, she is giving...
Colton’s Undetectable Knives Ban Bill Gets Gov’s Rubber Stamp
SOUTHERN BROOKLYN — A bill pushed by a Brooklyn politician that bans the possession and production of undetectable knives was...
Crime Continues to Fall in Brooklyn As Shootings Rise: NYPD
Ahead of the annual National Night Out Against Crime, the NYPD released statistics showing crime is still down 4% compared...
Cops Find 1-Year-Old Boy in Stolen Car
CROWN HEIGHTS — A 1-year-old boy who was in a stolen vehicle was found safe in Crown Heights Monday evening....
Briefly Noted: More de Blasio Real Estate Woes And Other News
Mayor Bill de Blasio is yet again facing scrutiny for his real estate dealings, but this time it’s about his...
4 Shot in Crown Heights
CROWN HEIGHTS — Four people were shot at a vigil in Crown Heights early Monday morning, police said. At...
Brooklyn Pols Call for Pantaleo to be Fired
After a police judge recommended the firing of Daniel Pantaelo, the NYPD officer who during an arrest killed Eric Garner...
Hochul Announces $10 Mil in State Funds for Downtown BK Public Spaces
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that the Brooklyn Navy Yard area will get $10 million in...
Borough President Adams Calls Third Party Transfer Program ‘Racist’
BOROUGH Hall — Borough President Eric Adams on Thursday said the city housing agency’s implementation of a controversial property transfer...
Ranked-Choice Voting More ‘Democratic’ Than Current System, Progressive Brooklyn Groups Says
In November voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on 19 proposed changes to the city charter, including one...