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Sleeping Straphanger Punched, Robbed On Brooklyn D Train: NYPD
A straphanger woke up to a stranger digging through his pockets on a Brooklyn subway, police said.
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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Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Brooklyn, Police Say
A pedestrian was hospitalized after a Sunset Park crash, but the extent of his injuries was still unknown, police said.
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Missing Elderly Man Last Seen In Brooklyn: NYPD
An 81-year-old man went missing from his East New York residence overnight, police said Monday.
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Former BK News Building Would Be Demolished In New Plans: Report
The nearly 100-year-old Boerum Hill building would house a 159 residential units, city records show.
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Brooklyn Restaurants Rank Among The City's Best In 2023
The New York Times put eateries in Sunset Park, Park Slope and Fort Greene in its annual ranking of the best menus in the city.
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Bed-Stuy|News|
Tree Falls On Bed-Stuy Home, Crushes Bathroom: FDNY, Report
A tree fell on a Bed-Stuy residence Monday morning, completely destroying a bedroom wall and bathroom, according to the FDNY and a report.
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Bed-Stuy|News|
Teen Sexually Assaulted By DOE Employee Inside Bed-Stuy School: NYPD
An education department employee exposed himself to a 16-year-old girl in a Brooklyn special needs school, according to police and a report.
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Bed-Stuy Is Home To Brooklyn's 'Worst' Building, Says List
Tenants of over 40 Bed-Stuy buildings have the unfortunate reality of living in a property owned by two of the "worst landlords" in NYC.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
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54 Brooklyn Landlords Are Among NYC's 'Worst,' Says List
Tenants of 270 Brooklyn buildings have the unfortunate reality of living in a property owned by some of the "worst landlords" in NYC.
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MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?
Rats, roaches and mice — oh my! Check out the hazardous violations that inspectors found in NYC buildings this week.
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Fire Spreads To 3 Homes In Brooklyn, Injures 5 People: FDNY
A fire in East Williamsburg spread to three surrounding homes in the early hours of Friday, authorities said.
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Bed-Stuy|News|
Suspected Shooter Charged In Slaying Of Beloved Bed-Stuy Woman: NYPD
The suspected shooter was charged weeks after a shooting on Thanksgiving that killed a beloved Brooklyn woman.
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Missing Teenager Last Seen In Brooklyn: NYPD
A Brownsville teen was still missing a day after last being seen at her Brooklyn home, police said.
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Locals Defend BK Drag Story Hour With Rainbow Umbrellas
About a dozen protesters met a wall of rainbow-umbrella-clad supporters at a Drag Story Hour in Brooklyn Thursday afternoon.
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Brooklyn Lawyer Stole $1.5 Million From Elderly Clients: DA
Salvatore Strazzullo withheld the profits from his clients' home sales and estate funds, prosecutors contend.
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Brooklyn Comedian Dies After E-Bike Crash, Friends Say
Kenny DeForest's loved ones remembered him as a kind friend and talented comedian after he died in Brooklyn.
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Man Repeatedly Stabbed In Early Morning Brooklyn Attack: NYPD
The 42-year-old was stabbed five times Thursday morning in Cypress Hills, police said.
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Beloved Brooklyn Math Teacher Remembered As Curious And Dedicated
Charl Castelyn kept teaching during his battle with cancer. After his death, he remains a beacon of kindness and warmth to his loved ones.
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Vegetable-Centric Restaurant 'Che' Opens In Bed-Stuy
The people behind Sincerely, Tommy and Daughter teamed up to open a cozy, vegetable-focused eatery on Malcolm X Boulevard.
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FDNY EMT Dragged Ex-Wife With Car In BK Domestic Dispute: DA, Source
A 25-year veteran of the FDNY pleaded not guilty to assault charges after dragging his ex-wife with a car, prosecutors and a source said.
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