Park Slope, NY|News|
Access-A-Ride Van Hits Park Slope Pedestrian, Breaking Her Legs: NYPD
The 31-year-old was in the crosswalk at Union Street and Eighth Avenue when the driver slammed into her, according to police.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Robbers Seek Ice Cream, Punch And Kick Deli Workers: NYPD
The suspected thieves left empty handed after pummeling two employees, police said.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Woman Strangled, Dragged On Grand Army Plaza Platform: Police
The 25-year-old victim was strangled by a group carrying skateboards just before 1 a.m. last Sunday, police said.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
96-Year-Old Man In Wheelchair Shot In Crown Heights: NYPD
The man was sitting across the street from the shooter when a bullet hit him in the ankle, police said.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Wrecking Ball Comes (Finally) For Long Vacant Bed-Stuy Flop
Demolition has begun at a local building with a history of structural issues and over $70,000 in fines, city records show.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Korzo Klosed: Beloved Slovakian Burger Closes Shop In South Slope
"This is a disgrace to the neighborhood!" one disappointed diner wrote about the closure.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Rats Welcome At Mayor's Bed-Stuy Home: Report
Mayor Adams makes a big show of his war on rats, but doesn't appear to practice what he preaches at home, the New York Daily News reports.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
New Arrest Made In Fatal Bed-Stuy Shooting In Spring: NYPD
Two men have been arrested on murder charges since Lateek Poindexter, 29, was shot in the head outside a Bed-Stuy bodega in May, cops said.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Santa Is In Brooklyn — Can You Find Him?
Naughty or nice, here's some of the places where you can find jolly St. Nick across the borough.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
MTA Unveils Draft Changes To Bed-Stuy Bus Routes
The proposed revamp of Brooklyn bus routes include at least five routes in Bed-Stuy.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed Nov. 18-Dec. 2
Health inspectors only closed one restaurant across New York City this week.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights: Holiday Joy, Only One Skeleton
See the lights of Dyker Heights through the lens of Patch's resident photographer, who captured the magic of the season, and a skeleton too.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Park Slope Mourns Bar Closure | Rat Czar Reactions | Top Stories
Also: PLG Smoke Shop Robbed Of Cash, Goods: NYPD, 'Green Book' Actor's Body Dumped In NYC: NYPD, Report
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Prospect Heights Ratsperts Say Rat Czar Needs 'Science, Not Swagger'
After the city posted a tongue-in-rat-cheek job posting for a Rat Czar, Brooklynites warned, "The rats are smarter than we are."
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Mourns Bar Closure: 'They Were There For Me'
"It's just become like a community center," one Lizzie King's patron said. "They really got a lot of people through the pandemic."
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
PLG Smoke Shop Robbed Of Cash, Goods: NYPD
Robbers took what they could from a Flatbush Avenue store just before midnight on Wednesday, police said.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Beloved Chicken Takes Magical Mystery Tour Of Brooklyn | Top Stories
Also: Park Slope Nursery School Sells Trees, With A Side Of Zen | Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Brooklyn: Parades, Tree Lightings, More.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Brooklyn: Parades, Tree Lightings, More
It's the best time of year for holiday fun!
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Beloved Chicken Takes Magical Mystery Tour Of Crown Heights
Penguin the missing chicken was found nesting with a super who treated her to berries and cheeses. She treated him to fresh eggs.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Nursery School Sells Trees, With A Side Of Zen
"If you're ever feeling down and blue about New York City, come and sell Christmas trees."
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
