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Brooklyn Landlord Wrongly Withheld $300K In Security Deposits, AG Says

The landlord, who has properties in Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy, is one of several the attorney general is investigating given new rent laws.

Stolen Gold Tabernacle Search Continues: Cash Reward Upped By $50,000

Parishioners and community leaders are still hoping for the return of a bejeweled, gold tabernacle stolen from a Park Slope church in May.

Person Critically Hurt In Seventh Street Apartment Blaze, FDNY Says

Three firefighters were left with "minor" injuries after flames erupted on the Park Slope border Thursday morning, fire officials said.

Fatal Bed-Stuy Crash Spurs Crackdown On 'Ghost Cars' With Fake Plates

"If we don't get them off the streets they become a weapon of death for our innocent New Yorkers, " the mayor said of the untraceable cars.

Teen Charged In Deadly East New York Deli Shooting, Cops Say

Malachi Kirkland, 19, was charged with murder less than 24 hours after the shooting, which left two men dead and another hurt, police said.

Armed Cyclist Kills Man Stopped At Red Light In Crown Heights: Cops

The 37-year-old man was in the passenger seat of a Jeep when the cyclist shot and killed him on Classon Avenue, police said.

Video: Man Fleeing Cops Leaps From Overpass To Roof In Brooklyn

"Don't do it man, it's not worth it!" onlookers yelled moments before the man flung himself from the elevated subway tracks to a roof.

Powerful NYC Union Endorses Rivera Over De Blasio For District 10 Race

Council Member Carlina Rivera won the endorsement of 1199 SEIU over better-known District 10 congressional rivals like Bill de Blasio.

Fight To Landmark Bed-Stuy Mansion Gets CB Support Ahead Of Hearing

Community Board 3 backed landmarking the Willoughby home, which may be demolished and turned into condos. A hearing is slated for next week.

New Pedestrian Plaza Could Become Permanent After Summer, BID Says

A temporary pedestrian plaza on Fourth Street opening this week could become permanently car-free after the summer, organizers said.

Long-Vacant Park Slope Lot Could Become Apartment Building, Plans Show

A Seventh Avenue lot that's sat empty for at least a decade could soon be replaced by a six-story building, new plans show.

Summer Movies Set To Return To Prospect Park: What To Know

Encanto, Back To The Future and other films are ready for their close up on Long Meadow, starting in August.

Dance Parties, Free Family Fun: Vanderbilt Open Street's July Line-Up

Organizers of the Prospect Heights' Open Street have revealed performances and events that will be held this month.

Bed-Stuy Restaurant News: Longtime Tavern's New Spot, Vegan Eats Move

A new eatery from the owner of Fort Greene's Brooklyn Public House and a new location for Greedi Vegan are coming to the neighborhood.