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Police responded to a 911 call just after midnight concerning a shooting inside America's Best Wings and Pizza on Rockaway Avenue. The incident resulted in one man being killed and another person being injured.

Police are searching for a gunman who fatally shot a 27-year-old man following a possible road-rage dispute in East New York. Witnesses stated that the confrontation began near the intersection of Stanley Avenue and Crescent street.

Devonte Duncan, a 27-year-old software engineer living in Brooklyn, New York, earns $159,000 annually. After falling into debt due to overspending, he now uses a deliberate financial approach that includes budgeting and investment while residing in an expensive city.

A man died after being shot in the chest and torso during an incident in Brooklyn late Friday. Authorities confirmed that no arrests have been made regarding the shooting.

The NYPD is searching for the driver of a BMW who hit and killed a cyclist in Brooklyn. The incident occurred during a late Thursday night hit and run in Flatlands. Separately, officials reported that an NYPD detective was suspended amid a federal probe.

Following an incident on Wednesday evening near a Dollar Tree on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn, three teenage girls were found recovering after being stabbed multiple times. Officers responded to a report regarding a 13-year-old girl who was injured in the torso.

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred along New Lots Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn. Police are currently searching for a suspect after receiving a call to 911 regarding an assault.

Small businesses plan a rally over repeated subway closures, which were highlighted by a new report that found shutdowns significantly impact sales. These shutdowns are centered on G train service at the Greenpoint Avenue train station. The movement is gaining traction due to the economic toll these closures take.

A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in East New York, Brooklyn. Police reported that the shooting occurred at 514 New Lots Ave. around 8:20 p.m.

Jason Shen left Meta in 2023 after working as a product leader there for nearly three years. He launched his full-time executive-coaching business, Refactor Labs, in January 2024. After previously working at Etsy and developing tech platforms like Midgame, Shen now prioritizes family and fitness while coaching startup founders.

Police reported that a 30-year-old woman died after being stabbed multiple times at Lincoln Terrace/Arthur S. Somers Park in Brooklyn early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to the park around 12:40 a.m. and discovered the victim, who was found to have been stabbed throughout the body.

An 8-year-old boy named Avery Dejesus vanished in Brooklyn’s East New York on August 17 after leaving his home near Dumont and Van Siclen Avenues. Police are asking the public for help in locating him, providing tips through Crime Stoppers or online channels.

Haitian immigrants in Brooklyn learned safety techniques for an Immigrant Resource Fair regarding potential ICE visits. Separately, dozens of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were required by the Department of Homeland Security to accept ankle monitors even before losing their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Advocates describe this monitoring practice as 'theater' because it is typically reserved for individuals with criminal records.

A federal judge allowed Dana Rachlin’s lawsuit against NYPD to proceed on allegations that police officials leaked details of her sexual assault and maintained “ghost access” to sensitive case files. The suit names former NYPD officials including Jeffrey Maddrey, Kaz Daughtry, and John Chell. City Corporation Counsel Steven Banks has since denied the accusations in response.

A woman was killed and a man wounded following a shooting early Sunday in Brooklyn, N.Y., according to police. Authorities responded to a 911 call just after 2:20 a.m., which reported a person shot near Bergen Street and Howard Avenue.

A man was found dead in Brooklyn after having been shot multiple times. The victim of unknown age was located at the intersection of Broadway and Lewis Avenue in Bedford Stuyvesant on Wednesday.

Rents in Manhattan and Brooklyn hit record highs in July, with median rents reaching $5,000 for Manhattan and $4,500 for Brooklyn. These increases are attributed partly to rising mortgage rates and a diminishing supply of available units potentially influenced by the 2025 FARE Act. Both areas also experienced significant declines in new lease signings.

Queen One, a tech startup located in Williamsburg, is actively hiring people within Brooklyn. The company committed to New York State that it would hire nearly 600 people over the next five years, supported by up to $6 million.

The MTA is transitioning bus riders to OMNY, a tap-and-go payment system, as coin usage will be discontinued later this year. Despite efforts by officials like Demetrius Crichlow to promote the change, some older riders still express comfort with paying using loose coins. Riders reported that while MetroCards' sales ended at the end of 2025, OMNY cards can continue to be refilled.

Officials reported that a section of scaffolding came loose from a six-story building located in Brooklyn. The incident prompted the evacuation of apartments nearby.

Attorneys and advocates report that dozens of Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were required by the Department of Homeland Security to accept ankle monitors and attend immigration appointments. Advocates describe the monitoring practice as "theater," stating it is devastating for those placed on them. The article notes that this use of electronic monitoring departs from standard practice, typically reserved only for individuals with a criminal record or an order for deportation.

Ireland McCaughey and Ben Razin identified an opportunity in traditional 'boring businesses' like laundromats where owners were aging out. After moving to New York, they opened Launderette in Brooklyn, reimagining the space by adding communal seating and work tables. This strategy allowed them to compete on customer experience rather than solely on convenience.

A local basketball court in Brooklyn is being dedicated to honor a man who died due to gun violence. Kenneth Casilla’s family is working to ensure his legacy lives on at Wyckoff Gardens, where he grew up.

A man named Carlos Penzo, 36, was found stabbed to death in the bathtub of a high-rise luxury apartment building in Long Island City on Saturday afternoon. Following the discovery, authorities conducted a wellness check and reported that a Brooklyn man was taken into custody.

A Brooklyn man was arrested regarding an arson incident that burned down a landmark church in South Bushwick. Sonia Rincon has more details about the arrest.

Residents are raising concerns about garbage piling up within Sunset Park in Brooklyn. The accumulation of trash is reportedly bringing foul odors and creating a growing rat problem for parkgoers.

A 6-month-old baby boy found unconscious in Brooklyn died at the hospital, prompting a police investigation. Authorities discovered the unresponsive infant at a residence near Flatland Avenue and East...

A 6-month-old boy was found dead in a Brooklyn home near Flatlands Avenue and East 99th Street in Canarsie. The unresponsive child was discovered just after midnight, according to police reports.

A Brooklyn man was arrested on federal arson charges for allegedly burning down the historic South Bushwick Reformed Church in Bushwick on June 19. The incident devastated the local community.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch highlighted record-low shootings and murders during National Night Out events, while addressing debates over NYPD staffing and community safety strategies. The city's budget decision to maintain a 35,000-officer cap drew criticism from police unions, and Mamdani's Office of Community Safety focused on violence prevention and mental health services received mixed public reactions.

A 21-year-old woman was strangled in Brooklyn on the Fourth of July near Fort Hamilton Parkway and 45th Street. An unidentified man approached her inside a commercial establishment before the incident, and police are seeking the suspect.

Two people on a motorcycle were critically injured in a collision with a car in Brooklyn. One of the injured individuals was found stabbed, and the driver of the vehicle involved is being sought.

Dangerous rip currents are expected along the Atlantic-facing coastline of Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens on Tuesday, per the National Weather Service. Beachgoers are advised to exercise caution in the surf zone.

Two men were injured, one stabbed, in a hit-and-run collision between an e-bike and a gray Acura in Brooklyn's Cypress Hills on Sunday evening. Police are investigating the incident on Highland Avenue.

Prospect Heights in Brooklyn will test a modified Alternate Side Parking program starting Monday, requiring drivers to move their cars once weekly instead of twice. The pilot program, ending Sept. 25, aims to reduce parking tickets and frequent spot swaps.

A 58-year-old man's decomposed body was found with a knife lodged in his neck inside his Brooklyn home. Authorities discovered the corpse during a wellness check at 716 Madison St. in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

A new nonprofit is planning to unveil a Christopher Columbus statue in Brooklyn this October, bypassing opposition from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and others who seek to cancel the explorer.

NYPD and international authorities are searching for Misal Cruz in Mexico, the suspect in the fatal slashing of Maria Santos Flores in Brooklyn.

Police are investigating the death of a 2-month-old girl in Brooklyn. The infant was found unconscious and unresponsive at an address on 48th Street in Borough Park.

A veteran NYPD detective was shot during a standoff in Brooklyn by a mentally deranged man. The detective called his wife while bleeding to reassure her and expressed hope to return to the NYPD’s Emergency Services Unit soon.