Sunset Park, NY|News|
Crime Way Up in Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace: Cops to Address Community Concerns
Major crimes are collectively up nearly 20 percent in the precinct this year.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
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Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
New Video Shows Suspect in Brutal Brooklyn Elder Rape
A man is still on the loose more than one week after beating and raping a 60-year-old woman in New Lots.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Hector Gonzalez Missing from East New York Home
Gonzalez was last seen on July 14, police said.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Red Hook Houses Man Shot Dead in Front of His Home: NYPD
Jahiem Smallwood was found outside 75 Bush St. on Tuesday with multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Blood Drive This Friday at the NYPD's 71st Precinct
The entire donation process takes about an hour and fifteen minutes, but the donation itself lasts 10 minutes or less, the Red Cross says.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
Businesses in Park Slope and Carroll Gardens Applying for Liquor Licenses
The applications will be reviewed by a Community Board 6 meeting next week.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Transit Activists Make Case for Citywide Bus Improvements
A new study wants a combination of better technology and planning to make bus travel more efficient throughout New York City.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Atlantic Basin Picked as Red Hook Dock for Citywide Ferry Service
The boats will start serving Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan next summer.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
NYPD Community Meeting in Windsor Terrace on July 23
The meeting will focus on neighborhood safety, and will take place at 10:30 a.m. at 245 Prospect Park West.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
Work Begins on Storytelling Space and Garden Outside Park Slope Library
A small theater will be built, and new gardens will be installed — as well as a statue of children's character Knuffle Bunny.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Activists and Officials Warn Bidders to Stay Away From Land Wanted for Bushwick Inlet Park
Businessman Norm Brodsky will be taking private bids on the property through 5 p.m. on July 20.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Report: Vacant Gowanus Plot to be Bought for $50 Million
Project Markets Group wants to turn the land into a mixed-use development with a hotel, offices and retail, The Real Deal says
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
City Hires Former Toronto Transit Head to Lead Brooklyn-Queens Connector Project
Adam Giambrone is a former Toronto city councilman and the former head of the Toronto Transit Commission.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
MTA: No Decision Yet on Full or Partial R Line Station Closures During Rehab Work
The stations at Prospect Avenue in South Slope, 53rd Street in Sunset Park, and Bay Ridge Avenue in Bay Ridge will be refurbished first.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Possible Shark Sighting Closes Coney Island Beach on Tuesday
The beach will be closed until lifeguards have determined a shark isn't swimming off the beach.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NY Sen. Chuck Schumer Introduces Bill Banning Common K2 Components
The drug sent 130 people to New York City emergency rooms between July 11 and July 13.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Video: 65-Year-Old Man Randomly Punched in Brooklyn Heights by Passing Pedestrian
The man was walking in front of 99 Joralemon St. when he was punched, cutting his eye and sending him to the hospital, police said.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Flatbush Jewish Center Opens Coworking Space on Church Avenue
Space can be rented by the day, for 10 workdays per month, or for 20 days.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Church Avenue's Hinterlands Bar Extends Its Hours
The unique watering hole opened its doors in late June.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Weeks of Family-Friendly Activities Scheduled at Greenwood Playground in Windsor Terrace
Dances, concerts, storytelling and singalongs are among the park's upcoming offerings.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
