Demo Crews Told To Stop After NYC Mansion Already Gone | Top Stories

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Demo Crews Ordered To Stop After Bed-Stuy Mansion Already Gone: DOB

"Just a cloud of toxic dust and a very sad community" were left when inspectors deemed the Willoughby Avenue tear-down unsafe, records show.

Teen With Water Gun Shot Dead By NYC Correction Officer: Cops, Report

Dion Middleton, 45, who faces a murder charge, was off-duty during an early Thursday shooting in The Bronx, police said.

Spike Lee Watches 'Crooklyn' In Fort Greene Park Alongside Neighbors

The producer-slash-director returned to Fort Greene to introduce his semi-autobiographical film as part of a free outdoor movie series.

Car-Free 'Summer Streets' Expanding Up To Harlem, City Announces

Nearly nine miles of Park Avenue will open up to pedestrians and cyclists as "Summer Streets" expands to East Harlem for the first time.

Biking Phone Bandit Wanted For West Village Spree: Police

The robber snatched 10 phones in the West Village area between July 12 and July 17, police said.