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Bronx Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison For Stabbing Transit Worker in Brooklyn Subway

Bronx Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison For Stabbing Transit Worker in Brooklyn Subway

The incident occurred on Oct. 8, 2024 at the Crown Heights-Utica Avenue station.
Brooklyn's East New York Gains Affordable Homes

Brooklyn's East New York Gains Affordable Homes

Over 570 affordable and supportive homes were completed as part of Alafia Phase 1, a large-scale housing development on state-owned land.
Coney Island Boardwalk Repairs Are in Motion

Coney Island Boardwalk Repairs Are in Motion

The restoration project will upgrade all 2.7 miles of Riegelmann Boardwalk in several phases, and will include improvements to restrooms, lifeguard stations and shade pavilions.
DCWP Urges New Yorkers to Claim Nearly $380K in Unpaid Consumer Refunds

DCWP Urges New Yorkers to Claim Nearly $380K in Unpaid Consumer Refunds

DCWP is urging eligible residents to check if they qualify for unclaimed restitution tied to recent consumer settlements.
Brooklyn's Brad Lander Launches Bid For Congress

Brooklyn's Brad Lander Launches Bid For Congress

The city comptroller will run against U.S. Representative Dan Goldman, who represents Congressional District 10, covering parts of western Brooklyn.
Council Ethics Panel Rebukes Brooklyn Lawmaker For Bringing Gun to a Protest, But Skips Discipline

Council Ethics Panel Rebukes Brooklyn Lawmaker For Bringing Gun to a Protest, But Skips Discipline

Brooklyn Council Member Inna Vernikov was investigated for bringing a handgun to a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Brooklyn College in October 2023.
New NYC Ferry Route Connects Brooklyn And Staten Island

New NYC Ferry Route Connects Brooklyn And Staten Island

The route connecting Bay Ridge to the North Shore of Staten Island offers direct, car-free travel between the boroughs for the first time in more than 50 years.
Long Island's Bruce Blakeman Launches Bid For New York Governor

Long Island's Bruce Blakeman Launches Bid For New York Governor

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will primary Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who announced her plan to run for governor in November. The two politicians are big fans of President Donald Trump and will likely seek his endorsement. 
Brooklyn Council Member Ends Primary Run Against Hakeem Jeffries

Brooklyn Council Member Ends Primary Run Against Hakeem Jeffries

Chi Ossé, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, said he’ll withdraw his bid after not receiving backing from the political group.
New MTA Tool Shows Where Transit Construction is Happening

New MTA Tool Shows Where Transit Construction is Happening

There's an easier way New Yorkers can follow construction projects and timelines across the entire transit system.