Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Arrested For Spitting On Teen Boy In Brooklyn Hate Crime, Police Say
Police have arrested a man accused of riding his bike up behind a 14-year-old boy in Crown Heights and spitting on him.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Election Day In Brooklyn: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote
Brooklyn voters will have the chance to make their voices heard in city elections on Nov. 4. Here is what you need to know.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Local Brooklyn Bakery Steps Up Amid SNAP Funding Freeze
With SNAP benefits paused due to the federal shutdown, a Brooklyn bakery is lending a hand to residents struggling to make ends meet.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Teen Shot Dead In Brooklyn; Gunman Still At Large, NYPD Says
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the head Saturday night in Brooklyn, according to the New York City Police Department.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Massive ALDI Discount Grocery Store Coming To Downtown Brooklyn
The 54,000-square-foot retail space on Fulton Street will be anchored by German discount grocery chain Aldi, set to open next week.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Court Approves $110M Brooklyn Mirage Sale, 2026 Return Eyed: Reports
Axar Capital Management gained approval from Bankruptcy Court Judge Mary F. Walrath to take control of most of Avant Gardner’s assets.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Police Identify Suspect Wanted In Deadly Brooklyn Shooting: NYPD
The NYPD has identified a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Maurice Boodie of Brownsville.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
NYC Cops Impound Over 50 Vehicles In Ghost License Plate Sweep
Authorities carried out an overnight enforcement operation targeting ghost cars across the borough from midnight to 7 a.m.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Burglar Behind Laundry Blaze Now Tied To Brooklyn Slashing Spree: NYPD
The man suspected of a strange Brooklyn apartment burglary has now been linked to a series of slashing attacks over the past weekend.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Thieves Steal Nearly $7K In Jewelry During Broad Daylight Brooklyn Heist
Surveillance video shows the suspects casually browsing jewelry in the store moments before pulling off the theft, police said.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
‘Affordable Housing’ Lottery In Bed-Stuy Includes Three Pricey Units
The units are in a new building between Rockaway Avenue and Thomas S. Boyland Street.
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New York City, NY|News|
Hero Cops Dive Into NYC East River To Save Mother And Baby: NYPD
The heroic rescue took place at Hermon A. MacNeil Park in College Point as volunteers prepared for a parade and festival.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Teenager Attacked, Robbed Inside Brooklyn Building, Police Say
Police are searching for four men accused of attacking a 17-year-old and taking his cell phone in a Brooklyn attack over the weekend.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Subway Slasher Still On The Loose, Police Say
A suspected slasher remains at large in Brooklyn, law enforcement sources said Monday.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Rents Spiked Nearly 13% In These Brooklyn Neighborhoods: Study
Overall, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment increased by 7.26 percent this year, from $4,593 in 2024 to $4,926 in 2025.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Bomb Scare Forces Evacuation Of Middle School In Brooklyn: NYPD
A school in Williamsburg was forced to evacuate due to a potential bomb threat on Tuesday, police officials say.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Popular Michelin-Starred Din Tai Fung Bringing Taiwanese Flavors To Brooklyn
Famous for its Xiao Long Bao, the Michelin-starred restaurant is expanding its New York presence with a new location in Brooklyn.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Assaults, Robberies On The Rise In Park Slope: NYPD Data
Some types of crime rose in Park Slope this month compared to a year ago, according to new police data.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Man Slashed Across Body In Early Morning Attack In Brooklyn, Police Say
The attacker took off after the slashing and is still on the run, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
These 6 Brooklyn Subway Stations To Get 24/7 Customer Service Centers
Larger than old booths, the new service hubs are open 24/7 to help riders with OMNY, Fair Fares, and more.
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