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Dec 26, 2024 8:21 AM Read more >

1 Critically Injured in Fire at Langston Hughes NYCHA Complex

The blaze broke out in a building with 20 apartments, prompting a response from 78 emergency workers.

Dec 26, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

4 People Injured in Hit-And-Run in Borough Park

A four-door gray sedan struck three women and one man before fleeing from the scene, police say.

Dec 26, 2024 8:06 AM Read more >

Man Arraigned on Murder Charges in NYC Subway Death

Sebastian Zapeta, accused of setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train, appeared in court on Dec. 24.

Dec 26, 2024 7:59 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: BK Reader's Top-14 Spotify Christmas Playlist

This ultimate holiday playlist that will have your entire family rockin' around the Christmas Tree!

Dec 25, 2024 4:04 AM Read more >

NY Attorney General Secures $675K in Baby Formula After Price Gouging Probe

Settlement with price-gouging companies ensures thousands of cans of formula will be donated to New Yorkers in need.

Dec 25, 2024 3:32 AM Read more >

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Dec 25, 2024 3:31 AM Read more >

NYC Economy Nears Full Recovery as 65M Visitors Flock The City in 2024

NYC tourism sees a 3.5% rise, with subway ridership surging to 1 billion trips in 2024.

Dec 25, 2024 3:29 AM Read more >

Suspect Charged in Fatal Burning of Woman on Subway

The man charged with setting a woman on fire Sunday morning, ultimately killing her, as she slept in the New York City subway is being held without bail, reports ABC News.

Dec 25, 2024 3:23 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Leaders Celebrate Chanukah With Sufganiyot Crawl

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and JCRC-NY CEO Mark Treyger celebrated Chanukah with a sufganiyot crawl, sampling traditional jelly doughnuts from local bakeries in Borough Park and Flatbush.

Dec 24, 2024 9:19 AM Read more >