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Man Climbs Brooklyn Bridge Cables, Halting Rush Hour Traffic: NYPD

Two lanes were closed for about an hour Thursday as emergency responders coaxed the man down, officials said.

6 Hurt When Car Jumps Curb In Crown Heights: FDNY

The car jumped the curb and hit people who were walking down Nostrand Avenue near St. Johns Place, according to police.

Hate Crimes Team Investigates BK Nightclub Arson Attack

A fire started by an arsonist at Rash nightclub could have been targeted given the bar is frequented by LGBTQ patrons, police said.

Massive Park Slope Manhole Explosion Spurs Evacuations, Street Closure

"I think I was in shock, " a resident forced to flee her home told Patch. "It smells like poison."

'Who Is Next?': BK Family Of Slain 12-Year-Old Pleads For Justice

"It could be anyone's family, " 12-year-old Kade Lewin's aunt said Monday. "This violence ... must be stopped."

'Deceptive' Brooklyn Debt Collection Firm Sued For Millions By AG

The firm owes upwards of $6.8 million for violating state business laws in a series of "deceptive" suits against tenants, the suit contends.

NYPD Van Fatally Hits Panhandler In Crown Heights: NYPD, Reports

The man was standing within the center median on Eastern Parkway when the police van hit him Thursday, according to the NYPD.

Homes Crumble As Owner Spends On BK Community Space With Violent Past

"I could give a s--- about the community center, " said one tenant who has waited years for security upgrades after his brother was stabbed.

Hooked Swan Saved From 'Further Hell' By Prospect Park Animal Group

The swan was found in Prospect Park with a barbed-hook in its bill, which, as the group pointed out, is not legal for use in city parks.

Prospect Park Gets New Eatery From Popular Park Slope Bakery

Winner will soon open a cafe at Prospect Park's Picnic House, serving its Michelin-awarded pastries and sandwiches through December.

Removal Of Bike Lane Sign At Fort Greene Open Street Prompts Confusion

A bike lane sign was taken down from Willoughby Avenue, but the bike lane itself is intact, the Department of Transportation said.

Broadway Junction Transformation Begins With Giant Office Building

"It's a drastic change, " Council Member Sandy Nurse said. "And there are a lot of other developments coming this way."