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fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

Federal judge preserves Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants

Haitian Immigrants have used this opportunity to indelibly contribute to the fabric of New York City and the entire nation - achieving and serving as an outsized portion of our health care workers, educators, small business owners, and essential frontline workers.
NYC politics
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Lawyer accused of hitting rapper Fat Joe's process server with his car

A lawyer was arrested for allegedly hitting a process server with his car to avoid legal service.
The incident is tied to extortion and defamation lawsuits involving Fat Joe.
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

Fellow inmate details Mangione's routine in Brooklyn jail

Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, presents a model inmate profile at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, engaging positively with others.
NYC food
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

Two Brooklyn men charged with using fake bills in Roslyn Heights

Two men arrested for using counterfeit bills at CVS.
Charges include criminal possession of a forged instrument.
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Family Says Neighbor Cremated Aunt Without Consent

A neighbor allegedly took control of an elderly woman's estate without family consent after her death.
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

'He stole our lives': Disbarred attorney convicted of stealing deeds of 11 Brooklyn properties

"He stole our lives," said Clotilde "Wendy" Sawadogo, deed theft victim. "We were no longer happy in our house. We were feeling like strangers in our own homes."
NYC real estate
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Man Shot in Brooklyn, Won't Talk to Cops

A 28-year-old man sustained two gunshot wounds and is in stable condition after a shooting in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
frombrooklyneagle.com
2 months ago

Prospect Park South apartment fire extinguished

A fire broke out in a Prospect Park South apartment, leading to the evacuation of residents and the swift response of over 60 firefighters to contain the blaze.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

2 NYPD Officers Injured in Bed-Stuy Crash After Chase of Stolen Car, Suspect Arrested

A stolen vehicle chase in Bed-Stuy resulted in two officers being injured during a collision.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Brooklyn pet store owner accused of kidnapping NYC pigeons, selling them as live shooting targets

A longtime Brooklyn pet store owner is facing allegations of kidnapping pigeons for illegal sale, igniting controversy and protests among local pigeon activists.
NYC politics
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | Driver accused of fatally mowing down NYC mom, kids told EMTs she had 'the devil in me': sources

A Brooklyn wigmaker, charged with manslaughter, claimed to be 'possessed' after fatally hitting a mother and her two daughters.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Brooklyn teen faces hate crime charges in Coney Island attack

A 16-year-old was charged with robbery and assault as a hate crime for attacking a Black teenager in Brooklyn.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Livery cabbie, dad of 5, lucky to survive after gun-wielding passenger grazes him, nearly nicks artery in terrifying NYC robbery attempt: 'Enough is enough'

"Prince is a miracle driver," said Fernando Mateo, spokesman for the federation. "This is not just a wake-up call-it's a demand for justice. Our drivers risk their lives every night, and today, Prince nearly paid with his life."
NYC parents
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC kids catfished for lewd images by ex-'Jeopardy!' champ share devastating details at his sentencing: 'Ruined my life'

A teacher was sentenced for seven years in prison after catfishing students into sending explicit images, significantly impacting their lives.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Brooklyn Woman Indicted For Allegedly Drowning Her Daughter

A Brooklyn woman was indicted for allegedly drowning her 6-year-old daughter in a bathtub.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Friday's Headlines: One Fewer Killer Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A drunk driver was sentenced to 3-9 years for causing a fatal crash on Atlantic Avenue, highlighting ongoing issues with road safety.
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 months ago

Flames rip through Bed-Stuy construction site, displacing neighbors * Brooklyn Paper

On Friday morning, firefighters battled a large fire in a Bed-Stuy construction site that spread to a neighboring occupied building, causing evacuations but no injuries.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
6 months ago

Brooklyn News: Inside a Bed Stuy Reno

The affordable housing lottery at the Loden development in Crown Heights features units starting at $914 for studios, providing vital housing options in a high-demand area.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
11 months ago

Ex-Brooklyn corrections officer pleads guilty to smuggling cell phone chargers into federal prison * Brooklyn Paper

A former corrections officer faces up to one year in prison for smuggling cell phone chargers into a federal prison.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

CBS News chopper helps police find missing Brooklyn child

Helicopters can play a vital role in locating missing persons, as demonstrated by the swift recovery of a missing child in Brooklyn.
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