Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man, 69, Reported Missing From East New York: Police
Cruz was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, white sneakers, and a beige cap.
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David Luces, Patch Staff
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I cover New York City for Patch as a local editor after a brief stint covering Brooklyn. Previously, I've worked as a breaking news reporter for the Staten Island Advance and before that I covered local news on Long Island.
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Driver Struck Mother, 8-Year-Old Child In BK Hit-And-Run: NYPD
The driver proceeded to flee the location towards Quentin Road, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Man Killed In Queens Event Venue Shooting, 3 Others Injuried: NYPD
Jefari Dobie, 24, died from a gunshot wound to the chest, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Dozen Of Chickens Turn Up On BK Street After Falling Off Truck: Report
The incident happened on Old Fulton St. near Front St. Monday morning.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Shot Dead At BK Apartment Building Identified: Police
Jalil Nixon, of Canarsie, was fatally shot at 91 Junius Street, according to police.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Police Identify Man Fatally Shot In Crown Heights
The victim has been identified as Byron Hollingsworth, of Crown Heights, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Found Dead Inside Burning Boat In BK Identified: NYPD
Anthony Doolan, 31, of Queens, was found dead inside the burning boat, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
East New York Man Reported Missing Found Safe: Family
Ivanhoe Hunter, 71, had been missing since April 26, according to his family.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Search Continues For Missing BK Man, Son Asks For Help From Community
A search effort will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. Anyone interested in participating should gather at the Parkside Ave. train station.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Man Sent To Prison, Shot Cop Responding To Domestic Call: DA
Raheen Joye, 43, will spend 19 years in prison after he pled to second-degree attempted murder, prosecutors said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Elderly Woman Punched In The Face On BK Street In Random Attack: NYPD
The 71-year-old woman was walking at the intersection of Saint Felix Street and Lafayette Avenue when she was attacked, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
PHOTOS: Pop Singer Charli XCX Performs Surprise BK Show
The singer performed the song "Club Classics" off her new album Brat at The Lot Radio in Greenpoint Thursday.
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New York City|News|
TD Five Boro Bike Tour 2024: Here's What You Need To Know
Street closures and everything else you'll need to know to navigate the city this Sunday.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man, 34, Killed In Fatal Shooting At BK Apartment Building: Police
The 34-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and a 42-year-old man was also injured, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Mother’s Day 2024 Brunch: Where To Take Mom Out In Brooklyn
If you plan to treat her to brunch or dinner out, now is the time to make reservations, since they may fill up quickly.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Fraud Investigator Commits COVID Fraud: Feds
Olabanji Otufale, 41, was indicted on aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges, prosecutors said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Man Sold Exotic Animal Body Parts To Undercover Officer: DA
Usher Weiss, 26, of Borough Park, pled guilty Thursday in front of Brooklyn Criminal Court Judge Dale Fong-Frederick, prosecutors said.
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Haitian Culture Day Returns To Flatbush May 11
The event will kick off with a parade at Nostrand Ave. and Church Ave. Then festivities will continue at Hillel Plaza.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
6 Firefighters Injured Battling Bushwick 5-Alarm Fire: FDNY
Over 255 firefighters and 28 units responded to the scene, FDNY officials said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BPL, Community Offshore Wind To Host STEM Book Giveaway May 4
Brooklyn Public Library and Community Offshore Wind plan to give out 3,200 STEM books for children to take home.
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