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MTA Trackworker Dies After Medical Emergency on Brooklyn L Train

MTA Trackworker Dies After Medical Emergency on Brooklyn L Train

Ricardo Louis, 44, collapsed while working near Morgan Avenue in East Williamsburg; colleagues and EMS efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
NYCHA Resident Raises Alarm Over Broken Door Lock at Boulevard Houses

NYCHA Resident Raises Alarm Over Broken Door Lock at Boulevard Houses

Latoya Druck says the unsecured entrance invites trespassers, causing disturbances and safety concerns for residents.
Child Struck by Cyclist While Exiting School Bus in Williamsburg, Video Shows

Child Struck by Cyclist While Exiting School Bus in Williamsburg, Video Shows

Footage captures a bike colliding with a child crossing Bedford Avenue; community members call for increased safety measures.
Brooklyn Org Honors 5 Trailblazing Nonprofits For 2025 Spark Prize

Brooklyn Org Honors 5 Trailblazing Nonprofits For 2025 Spark Prize

Nonprofits that help bridge the gap in reading, food, health, legal services and computers were chosen to receive $100,000 each.
Brooklyn’s Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Returns to BAM

Brooklyn’s Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Returns to BAM

Featuring keynote speaker Carlotta Walls LaNier and performances by Ailey II and The Fire Ensemble, the free event celebrates Dr. King’s legacy of justice and unity on Jan. 20.
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Good Day, Brooklyn!

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 45 Years to Life for Deadly Newburgh Shooting

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 45 Years to Life for Deadly Newburgh Shooting

Romaine McRae was convicted of murder and attempted murder in the 2023 Lander Street attack that killed one and paralyzed another.
Thief Breaks Into Brooklyn Bodega Through Roof

Thief Breaks Into Brooklyn Bodega Through Roof

Burglars targeted the Smith and 9th Street Deli to damage the ATM, but leave empty-handed.
Bay Ridge Cannabis Dispensary Opens Amid Mixed Community Reaction

Bay Ridge Cannabis Dispensary Opens Amid Mixed Community Reaction

Kaya Bliss drew a crowd on launch day despite past protests over its location near schools and worship centers.
Suspect in Brooklyn Subway Torching Charged With Murder, Arson

Suspect in Brooklyn Subway Torching Charged With Murder, Arson

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, who resided in an East New York shelter, was charged and held without bail.