Bed-Stuy|News|
NYPD's Bed-Stuy Stop & Frisks Found Largely Unlawful: Study
A recent study found that many of the NYPD's Neighborhood Safety Team's stops, frisks and searches in Bed-Stuy were not justified.
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.
Aside from reporting, I'm a huge comedy fan and love spending time with my friends. Please feel free to reach me via email at emily.rahhal@patch.com or on Twitter @RahhalEmily.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Carousel Horse Dedicated To 'The Mayor Of Prospect Park' On Retirement
Lovingly known as park-goers as "the Mayor of Prospect Park," Margaret Ring retired after a long career in NYC Parks.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Straphanger Pours Lighter Fluid On Bus Driver In Crown Heights: NYPD
The man was angry that the B44 was going out of service and punched the driver multiple times, police said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
PLG Home Sales Increased 100% In First 3 Months Of 2023: Study
Prospect Lefferts Gardens was saw the biggest increase in home sales over the past year, according to a new study from Property Shark.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Students Protest Gun Violence With March On Restoration Plaza
These Crown Heights middle schoolers approach gun violence from every angle, learning about the 2nd Amendment and public health in classes.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Toddler Falls From 2nd-Floor Window In Bed-Stuy: NYPD, Reports
A toddler had broken bones after taking a fall from a second-floor window in Brooklyn, according to police and reports.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Bed-Stuy Home Sales Dropped 50% Over Last Year, Study Finds
Bed-Stuy saw a significant drop in home sales in the beginning of 2023 - but median home prices stayed right around $800,000.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Crown Heights Subway Face Slasher Nabbed: NYPD
A Bed-Stuy man accused of slashing a straphanger on a 5 train was arrested Thursday.
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Bed-Stuy|News|
Young Bed-Stuy Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash: NYPD
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday in a crash, but his passenger was OK, police said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Fire Burns At USPS Building In Brooklyn: FDNY
A fire broke out Monday morning at a USPS facility in Bed-Stuy, and firefighters say they don't know how it started.
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Bed-Stuy|News|
New Bklyn Bar Makes Natural Wine Accessible With Pool Table Vibes
Frog Wine Bar is more like "a bar that happens to have natural wine" than a stuffy wine bar, its owners say.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Vegetable-Forward Botanic Garden Eatery A Hot Summer Pick: Report
Eater NY says the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Yellow Magnolia eatery is the place to be for a hot summer day.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Biden Appointee, Education Leader Addresses Medgar Evers Grads
Lezli Baskerville, a renowned attorney and education advocate, addressed Medgar Evers College's 860 2023 grads on Thursday.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
137 New Affordable Units Coming To Bed-Stuy In Massive Development
Bed-Stuy is slated for 137 affordable units after Douglaston Development snatched up a 17-story property for $66 million.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Carjacking In Crown Heights Connected To 2 Others: NYPD
A 44-year-old was dragged out of his car in Brooklyn before it was stolen, police say.
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Bed-Stuy|News|
Bed-Stuy Art Fair Set For 6-Day Run In June
In its 65th year in Bed-Stuy, the Fulton Art Fair will dazzle Bed-Stuy with weekends full of art and performances.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
'Like A Movie': Innocent Teen Shot In Crown Heights, NYPD Says
Elaine Antrobus said she heard two "firecrackers" and then people started running, "scattering for their life."
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Crown Heights Subway Slasher Still On The Loose: NYPD
A man slashed another straphanger on a Crown Heights-bound train over the weekend, police said.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
PLG Tenant Beats Eviction, Sets Precedent For Thousands Of NYC Renters
Beverly Rivers' case could change the game for renters battling 'slumlords' who rent gauge despite poor conditions, advocates say.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Brooklyn Hospital Slated $3 Million Renovation
Interfaith Medical Center's Bed-Stuy emergency room will get a $3 million renovation with new government funding.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
