Brooklyn, NY|News|
Florida Man Ran Sex-Trafficking Ring on BK Street: Feds
Joel David Forney is accused of luring multiple women and forcing them to work as prostitutes on Pennsylvania Avenue, prosecutors said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
'Downtown Brooklyn Presents' Event Series Returns April 20
The annual event series will host events starting this weekend and will continue to run programming throughout year.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man, 45, Dropped Off At BK Hospital with Gunshot Wound Dies: NYPD
The man suffered a gunshot wound to the abdomen and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Terrain Opens New Garden Shop At BK Botanic Garden
Terrain, Anthropologie Group's home and garden brand, opened its first New York City location on Wednesday.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
BK Man Shot 3 Years Ago Dies, Shooter Could Face Murder Charge: NYPD
The death this week of Romel Jules, 24 — who was shot in April 2021 — has been ruled a homicide, authorities said.
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Sunset Park, NY|News|
BK Senator's New Bill Aims To Improve Housing Court Case Process
Senator Iwen Chu's bill would establish the Housing Court Efficiency Legal Process (HELP)
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Night Market Returns To Industry City April 29
Brooklyn's annual street market will feature over 50 food vendors.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
'Brooklyn Made' To Preview New Downtown BK Store Friday
The soft opening will be held on April 19 from 11 a.m.to 7p.m.
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Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Woman, 74, Fatally Struck Crossing BK Street: Police
The woman tripped and fell on a yellow rubber curb while crossing the street, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Driver Who Killed A 10-Year-Old Girl Arrested: NYPD
Isaac Karczag, 62, is accused of fatally driving into a young girl who was crossing the street, authorities said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Man, 28, Struck And Killed On CT Highway: Police
Randy Casado, 28, of Brooklyn, was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Teen, 13, Reported Missing: NYPD
Kyasia Devon, of New Lots, has been missing four days, police said.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Famed 'Sherita' Image on Bed-Stuy Billboard Painted Over: Reddit
The "Sherita" billboard had been painted earlier this week, according to a Reddit post.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Man Nabbed In Deadly Motorcycle Crash That Killed Passenger: NYPD
Raytawon Wright lost control of his dirt bike and crashed on the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk in 2022, killing his passenger, police said.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
BK Man Nabbed In Deadly Motorcycle Crash That Killed Passenger: NYPD
Raytawon Wright lost control of his dirt bike and crashed on the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk in 2022, killing his passenger, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Arrest Made In Deadly BK Bar Stabbing: NYPD
Maurice Hartridge, of the Bronx, faces multiple charges following the deadly stabbing in Bay Ridge.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy Law Firm Named Finalist In National Small Business Contest
Firm founder Ashley Cloud is vying for the top $60,000 prize. Here's how to vote:
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Robber Targets 3 BK stores: Police
$2,000 was taken in total from the three robberies, according to police.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Teen, 15, Reported Missing: Police
Amy Ruiz, was last seen in the vicinity of Utica Avenue and Fulton Street on April 12, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Woman Attacked At BK Subway Station: NYPD
The 28-year-old woman was attacked at the Montrose Avenue subway station, police said.
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