Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
BK Sucker Punch Attacker Indicted On Felony Assault Charges: DA
Franz Jeudy broke a woman's jaw after he punched her in an unprovoked attack back in March, prosecutors said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Driver Arrested, Charged In Fatal Crash That Killed Passenger: NYPD
Michael Rivera ran a red light and collided with an MTA bus in Williamsburg, killing a 33-year-old passenger, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Man Sent Drone Components To Help Russia In War With Ukraine: Feds
Nikolay Grigorev, 36, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a scheme that funneled U.S.-sourced technology to Russia, authorities said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Author Paul Auster Dies At 77: Reports
The author of "The New York Trilogy," had lived in Park Slope since 1980.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Opening Night of Brooklyn Night Market Draws Thousands
Over 50 food vendors and a number of up-and-coming local artists will be featured throughout the market's third season
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man, 71, Reported Missing From East New York: NYPD
Ivanhoe Hunter is described as standing 5'9" tall and weighing 180 pounds with brown eyes, black hair, and a slim build, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Woman Sent To Prison For Defacing Degas Sculpture Exhibit: Feds
Joanna Smith, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to prison on April 26, prosecutors said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Original Häagen-Dazs Shop Reopens After Month-Long Renovations
The ice cream store held a grand reopening on April 27, where they unveiled the New York Strawberry Cheesecake Dazzler.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
East Flatbush Man Killed Neigbor's Child, Faces Life In Prison: DA
Kevin James, 29, is accused of beating and drowning his neighbor's 3-year-old son, prosecutors said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Fatally Shot In East Flatbush, 2 Individuals Are In Custody: NYPD
The incident happened on April 27 at the intersection of 54 Street and Church Avenue, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Man Crushed to Death By Own Vehicle: NYPD
The incident happened on April 25 in Sheepshead Bay, police said.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Girl, 14, Reported Missing From BK Treatment Facility: NYPD
Krystal Crespo was last seen on April 26 leaving her residence at about 7:20 p.m., police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Found Dead Inside Burning Boat In BK: Police
EMS pronounced the man dead at the scene, police said.
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Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park’s Rainbow Playground Completes $1.6M Renovation
The new additions to the playground debuted to the public on April 19.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
South BK Offshore Wind Project Awarded To Sweden-Based Firm
The $861 million contract will help redevelop the marine terminal into an offshore wind operational and maintenance hub, officials said.
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Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
‘Bond Vet’ Clinic Opening In Ditmas Park May 13
Bond Vet will offer a number of primary and urgent care services to pet owners in Ditmas Park.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Man Dies, Fell Off Scooter At Jamaica Bay Greenway: NYPD
Elifelehu Alameda Grano, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on April 21, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Off-Duty Police Officer Arrested For Drunk Driving In Brooklyn: NYPD
Police say the the officer was arrested at about 2:27 a.m. Thursday.
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Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
NJ Man Nabbed In Deadly Crash That Killed 45-Year-old Woman: NYPD
On March 3, Cecilia Mariduena Mero was pronounced dead at NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County, police said
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
'Before The End' Art Exhibition To Debut At BK Bridge Park April 30
The exhibition will be on display until March 9, 2025 along Pier 3, the Public Art Fund said.
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