'Brick Squad' Gang Busted After Brooklyn Killings | Patch PM

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Old School Gang 'Brick Squad' Busted After Brooklyn Killings: DA

Cops took down an old-school Brooklyn gang this week who were selling drugs as far as Maine and killed at least two people, officials said.

Trucks Fatally Hit 3 Pedestrians In New York City, Police Say

Two men and a woman were mowed down by trucks in Manhattan and Brooklyn in less than 24 hours, police said Friday.

Teachers Protest Plan To Bar Penalizing For Late Work: Report

The proposed policy would stop Marie Curie Middle School teachers from penalizing students for late work, the Daily News reports.

Fire Breaks Out In High-Rise Near Columbus Circle, FDNY Says

The fire broke out shortly before 1:30 p.m. at a Central Park South apartment building.

Inwood Rezoning Opponents Celebrate Win Over City

Community leaders supporting a lawsuit challenging a 2018 rezoning of Inwood took a victory lap Friday, but warned the fight isn't over.

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