Brooklyn, NY|News|
Major Crimes Dropped Across Brooklyn In January: Police Data
North Brooklyn saw over an 11 percent drop in all major crimes and the southern portion of the borough saw a nine percent drop in January.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Emily Rahhal , Patch Staff
- Bed-Stuy, NY
I was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley but am now parts of Brooklyn including Bed Stuy, Prospect Heights and Crown Heights. Don't be alarmed by the 818 area code.
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Bed-Stuy|News|
Bed-Stuy Man Gets 20 Years For Shooting A Cop On Christmas Eve: DA
A 23-year-old Bed-Stuy man was sentenced to 20 years behind bars after he shot at a cop, whose bullet-proof vest caught the bullet.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Massive Lidl Supermarket Slated For Downtown Brooklyn
A 30,000-square-foot Lidl supermarket is set to open on Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn in 2025.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Elimination Of Midwifery At Inwood Hospital Is 'Troubling': AG James
Attorney General Letitia James says Allen Hospital should expand, not eliminate, its midwifery program — and she wants proof of a new plan.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
12-YO Fell Onto L Train Tracks In Brooklyn, NYPD Says
A child tripped and fell onto the L train tracks Tuesday morning, police said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Widespread Subway Delays Hit NYC During Rush Hour
L trains were halted in both directions Tuesday morning, officials said. Delays also hit six other lines.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
21-YO Killed In Overnight Crown Heights Shooting, Cops Say
A 21-year-old was found shot in the torso on President Street early Tuesday morning, police said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Kingfisher Chef Joins Prospect Heights' Faun Restaurant
Nico Bouter, the chef previously behind Kingfisher's counter, will helm Faun's kitchen, the Brooklyn restaurant announced.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
NYCHA Negligence Led To Young Woman's BK Stabbing: Suit
NYCHA consistently fails to secure its developments, and Sophia Rostom paid the price when she was stabbed 14 times, a new lawsuit contends.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
5 Injured In Overnight Washington Heights Fire: FDNY
Flames burned through a 12-unit residence on 190th Street early Sunday morning, injuring five people, authorities said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
14-YO Pedestrian Killed In 2-Car Brooklyn Crash: NYPD
A teenage pedestrian was fatally struck in Canarsie over the weekend, police said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
80K Renters Applied For 174 Apts At An Inwood Affordable Building
An Inwood affordable housing development received 80,000 applicants for an under-construction building named after Eliza Hamilton.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Public Library Is Looking For The Song Of The Summer
Two NYC institutions say it's time for a new anthem in the national canon — they're looking for the next "America the Beautiful."
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Child Stabs Mom, Tosses Dog From 11th-Story In BK: Reports, DA
After stabbing their mom 56 times, Andre Eugene tossed the dog from an 11th-story apartment, according to reports and a criminal complaint.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?
This week, city inspectors found roaches in Astoria, broken self-closing doors in Flatbush, mice infestation in Bed-Stuy, and more.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Dismembered Body Found In BK Was A Homicide: Police, Reports
Police arrested a Brooklyn woman who lived in the same building where a dismembered body was found Monday.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Bed-Stuy, Police Say
A woman was crossing the street at a crosswalk when a vehicle slammed into her, according to the NYPD.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Mid-Sermon BK Robbery Suspect Killed By Law Enforcement In NJ: Reports
Brooklyn's "bling-bling bishop" Lamor Whitehead said he forgives his now-dead robber and is praying for his family.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Bed-Stuy Chef, Bar Named 2024 James Beard Semifinalists
A Bed-Stuy chef and roller-rink-themed bar are contenders for James Beard awards this year, alongside a slew of New York City hot spots.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
NYPD Recruit Arrested On Prostitution Charge In Brooklyn: Cops
An NYPD recruit was arrested in Brooklyn Thursday and charged with patronizing prostitution, police said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
