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fromNew York Daily News
1 hour ago

Back wall collapses at vacant Brooklyn building, forcing neighbors to evacuate

A partial collapse of a vacant Brooklyn building led to evacuations and a determination of structural compromise by the Department of Buildings.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
9 hours ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
9 hours ago

Wild Brooklyn Street Chases End In Gun Busts Near School

Two police chases in Brooklyn led to arrests and gun seizures, highlighting ongoing NYPD efforts against gun violence.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 day ago

Wild video shows two police chases and gun arrests in Brooklyn

Police arrested two individuals in Brooklyn for gun-related offenses on April 3, totaling 913 gun arrests citywide this year.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn Paraprofessional Arrested After Dropping 10-Year-Old

A Brooklyn paraprofessional was arrested for dropping a 10-year-old boy, causing injuries, leading to charges of endangering a child and attempted assault.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago

Here Are The Key Takeaways From Brooklyn's State Of The Borough Address

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced new investments in education, immigrant services, and cultural programs during his 2026 State of the Borough address.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 hour ago

Back wall collapses at vacant Brooklyn building, forcing neighbors to evacuate

A partial collapse of a vacant Brooklyn building led to evacuations and a determination of structural compromise by the Department of Buildings.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
9 hours ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

New York City
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

"Deeply disturbing" NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store prompts investigation

NYPD officers are under investigation for using excessive force during an arrest in Brooklyn, raising concerns from city officials.
NYC politics
fromQNS
2 days ago

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

Bodycam footage shows NYPD officers using a taser multiple times on Adrian Cevallos during a struggle, contributing to his death.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Two NYPD officers are on modified duty after a botched drug bust led to excessive force against an innocent man.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

Erik Duran, an NYPD officer, received bail after being sentenced for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey, with support from his union.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 hours ago

Brooklyn NYPD narcotics team transferred as investigation into viral liquor store brawl continues

NYPD transferred several officers following a violent arrest incident caught on video, prompting public outcry and departmental action.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Senior man fatally shot near his home in the Bronx: NYPD | amNewYork

A 78-year-old man was shot and killed in the Bronx, and the NYPD is investigating the incident.
New York City
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

"Deeply disturbing" NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store prompts investigation

NYPD officers are under investigation for using excessive force during an arrest in Brooklyn, raising concerns from city officials.
NYC politics
fromQNS
2 days ago

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

Bodycam footage shows NYPD officers using a taser multiple times on Adrian Cevallos during a struggle, contributing to his death.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Two NYPD officers are on modified duty after a botched drug bust led to excessive force against an innocent man.
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn Security Guard Killing Leads to Decades-Long Sentences

'This was a senseless, premediated, and brutal act of gun violence that took the life of a security guard who was simply doing his job,' stated United States Attorney Nocella.
US news
#crime
California
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
California
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
#murder
Miami food
fromqns.com
1 day ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
SOMA, SF
fromQNS
3 days ago

Hollis man convicted in fatal beating of pawn shop owner from Jamaica Estates: DA - QNS

Rodolfo Lopez-Portillo was convicted of murdering Arasb Shoughi with a metal pipe during a robbery at a pawn shop.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 days ago

Teen Faces Murder Charge In Fatal Shooting Of 7-Month-Old Girl In Brooklyn, DA Says

An 18-year-old was arrested for murder after a shooting that killed a baby in a stroller and injured her brother.
Miami food
fromqns.com
1 day ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
SOMA, SF
fromQNS
3 days ago

Hollis man convicted in fatal beating of pawn shop owner from Jamaica Estates: DA - QNS

Rodolfo Lopez-Portillo was convicted of murdering Arasb Shoughi with a metal pipe during a robbery at a pawn shop.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 days ago

Teen Faces Murder Charge In Fatal Shooting Of 7-Month-Old Girl In Brooklyn, DA Says

An 18-year-old was arrested for murder after a shooting that killed a baby in a stroller and injured her brother.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Mayor Mamdani Goes to Housing Court, And What Else Happened This Week

Mayor Mamdani aims to support tenants facing eviction but has not committed to specific funding or promises.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Violent behaviour puts the fear of God in everyone': Judge hands down 960 hours of community service to Athlone feud attack group

A man was violently attacked with a wheel brace and other weapons in a pub-related feud in Athlone.
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
1 day ago

Two men wounded in Ocean Hill double shooting, suspect at large Brooklyn Paper

Two men were shot outside 1275 Herkimer St. in Ocean Hill, with a 55-year-old victim suffering a back injury and a 33-year-old shot in the leg and groin.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.npr.org
16 hours ago

Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed

I chose my friends poorly, and your friends have a tendency to rub off on you. And so I started making poor decisions. The next night I made a plan of how to do it, and I did it. And I didn't get caught doing it, [but] I got caught afterwards.
Arts
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Just what they wanted: fed-up New Yorkers revel in SantaCon fraud charge

Stefan Pildes, organizer of SantaCon NYC, was arrested for misusing charitable donations for personal expenses.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
7 hours ago

East Flatbush Tenants Rage At Mystery Landlord As Building Falls Apart

Tenants face severe living conditions with infestations and damage, struggling with unclear ownership and unresolved repairs after the landlord's death.
Law
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Man who sexually assaulted former partner and hid in her shed to spy has jail term increased

A man's prison sentence for sexual assault and coercive control was increased from three years and two months to four and a half years.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Suspect sought for assaulting man on a Bronx bus | amNewYork

Police are seeking a suspect in a Bronx bus assault that injured a 79-year-old man.
Social justice
fromBossip
2 days ago

Lock Them Up: NYPD Cops Brutally Beat Brooklyn Man In Viral Video, Mayor Mamdani Sounds Off

Police violently assaulted an innocent man, highlighting systemic abuse of power against Black and Brown communities.
#corruption
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Brooklyn homecare indictment exposes web of corruption that could bring down city Dem politicians

A Brooklyn nonprofit faces federal indictment for alleged corruption involving $200 million in public contracts and fraudulent activities.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Brooklyn homecare indictment exposes web of corruption that could bring down city Dem politicians

A Brooklyn nonprofit faces federal indictment for alleged corruption involving $200 million in public contracts and fraudulent activities.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Upper East Side Sidewalk Beatdown Sparks Hunt For Attacker

Police are seeking a suspect who assaulted a 75-year-old man on the Upper East Side, urging public assistance for information leading to an arrest.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Almost 200 prisoners released in error' last year in UK's broken' jail system

Almost 200 prisoners were mistakenly released in England and Wales last year, causing significant strain on police resources.
fromDefector
2 days ago

A Year After The Corrections Officer Strike, New York Is Still Failing Its Incarcerated Population | Defector

The HALT Act mandates prisoners receive seven hours of congregate time outside our cells each day and limits excessive use of solitary confinement.
NYC parents
US news
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Brooklyn Feds Toast Win In Sayville Motel Sex-Trafficking Horror Case

The Sayville Motor Lodge sex-trafficking case marks a significant step toward justice for survivors and accountability for traffickers.
#alameda-county
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
New York Islanders
fromDefector
2 days ago

New York Islanders Raise Money For A Convicted Killer Because He's A Cop | Defector

The New York Islanders promoted a fundraiser for former NYPD sergeant Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for killing a suspect during an undercover operation.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Queens teen shot dead at park after basketball court argument; cops on desperate search to find killer | amNewYork

A 15-year-old was fatally shot in a Queens park during a fight involving multiple teens, prompting community outrage and a police investigation.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
3 days ago

Question Alvin Bragg's Methods, But the Numbers Don't Lie

Shootings and murders in Manhattan have significantly decreased during Alvin Bragg's tenure as District Attorney.
New York Islanders
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Victim's family angered by Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop

The Islanders promoted a fundraiser for a convicted former police sergeant, raising concerns about its implications for public trust in the legal system.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Immigration advocates fume after Hochul says ICE can can cooperate with local police on criminal cases | amNewYork

Governor Hochul proposed the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to limit ICE's access to local jails and police resources for civil immigration enforcement.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 days ago

'I didn't know it was going to happen.' Man charged in fatal shooting of baby pleads not guilty

Matthew Rodriguez, charged in the shooting death of a 7-month-old girl, claims he was not involved in the act and did not pull the trigger.
Law
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Brooklyn prosecutors see exonerations dip amid NYC and nationwide decline, data show

Kenneth Windley was exonerated after nearly 20 years in prison, highlighting a decline in wrongful conviction exonerations in Brooklyn and nationwide.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Eric Adams' zombie effort to change NYC Charter roars to life with first public hearing

Public input is welcomed as the commission seeks to modernize city government and enhance democratic involvement.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
3 days ago

The NY Islanders are facing backlash after partaking in fundraiser for recently convicted NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran

The NY Islanders face backlash for supporting convicted NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran during a fundraiser after his manslaughter conviction.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NY's highest court questions whether state's proposed host homes program would be a shadow foster care' system | amNewYork

The Host Homes program faces skepticism due to lack of legal protections for parents and children, raising concerns about oversight and liability.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Brooklyn Mob Case Prosecutors Seek Removal Of Defense Attorney

Prosecutors wrote that the recordings show he was 'fully entangled' in the conduct under investigation. In more than a dozen recordings, the defendant is captured discussing Mr. Corozzo's knowledge of the defendant's criminal schemes, namely the illegal gambling and loansharking operations, and discussing Mr. Corozzo's status as an inducted member of the Gambino crime family.
Law
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
NYC politics
fromURL Media
1 week ago

Half of ICE Detainees at Brooklyn Prison Have No Criminal Record: Documents

Over half of the nearly 200 detainees at NYC's MDC have no criminal record, raising concerns about immigration detention practices.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
Brooklyn
fromBlack Enterprise
2 days ago

'I'm Not Resisting' NYPD Beats Brooklyn Man They Allegedly Profiled As A Drug Dealer

A Brooklyn man was mistakenly arrested by police during a drug investigation, leading to allegations of excessive force and internal review of the incident.
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Gun-toting goon who allegedly killed 7-month-old claimed he 'fell off' moped - not shot girl: court docs

Accused gunman Amuri Greene, 21, insisted that he was simply 'driving around' - not pulling the trigger - when little Kaori Patterson-Moore was struck in the head by a stray bullet while in her stroller in Williamsburg earlier this month.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNY Carib News
1 day ago

Brooklyn, NY - Community, Clergy Support Farah Louis and Sister in Probe

Community leaders and residents support Council Member Farah Louis amid a federal investigation, emphasizing due process and the presumption of innocence.
#gun-violence
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Second suspect arraigned on murder charges in Brooklyn baby shooting

Two suspects face multiple charges, including murder, for the shooting death of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
2 days ago

Rev. Al Sharpton says killing of Brooklyn toddler is a 'wake up call'

A seven-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet, prompting calls for community action and justice from Rev. Al Sharpton and others.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Second suspect arraigned on murder charges in Brooklyn baby shooting

Two suspects face multiple charges, including murder, for the shooting death of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
2 days ago

Rev. Al Sharpton says killing of Brooklyn toddler is a 'wake up call'

A seven-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet, prompting calls for community action and justice from Rev. Al Sharpton and others.
#police-brutality
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Upsetting': Tisch places two NYPD cops on modified duty after viral video of Brooklyn liquor store beating | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Man mistaken for drug dealer at Brooklyn liquor store told police 'I'm not resisting': CBS

A man was beaten by police in Brooklyn after being mistaken for a drug dealer, despite his compliance and lack of drugs.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Upsetting': Tisch places two NYPD cops on modified duty after viral video of Brooklyn liquor store beating | amNewYork

Two Brooklyn cops were placed on modified duty after a viral video showed them beating a man inside a liquor store.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn gang bust: 36 alleged Wooo and Choo members indicted for dozens of shootings, prosecutors say | amNewYork

The investigation looked at 36 shootings that resulted in 11 victims, including one who died as a result of his injuries. One innocent bystander was struck while taking out the trash.
Brooklyn
Law
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn prosecutors say officers violated a victim's civil rights

Federal prosecutors charged law enforcement defendants with committing multiple criminal acts that violated a vulnerable victim's civil rights in response to a 311 prostitution complaint.
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Boy, 14, stabbed in leg outside Brooklyn middle school

The victim was wounded in his leg outside JHS 383 Philippa Schuyler on Greene Ave. near Wilson Ave. in Bushwick around 3:49 p.m.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Drill rap beef may be behind senseless NYC stray-bullet death of 7-month-old girl: sources

Accused gunman Amuri Greene was allegedly targeting the baby's rapper father, Jamari Patterson, when he fired into a crowd in Williamsburg on April 1, killing little Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Jury Convicts Defendants in Major Gang and Fraud Case

A federal jury convicted defendants for using violence and fraud to exploit public programs and control local neighborhoods.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray turned himself in to police custody following the blaze on DeKalb Avenue between Wilson and Central Avenues in Bushwick and was charged with a federal arson count.
Brooklyn
New York City
fromAol
2 months ago

Judge apologizes to former suspected killer of Jam Master J for being wounded in MDC jail assault

Brooklyn federal Judge LaShaan DeArcy Hall expressed sympathy to Karl Jordan Jr. after he was stabbed while held at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn Correction Officer Indicted For Sexual Abuse Of Inmate And Lying To Federal Agents

A correction officer was indicted for sexually abusing an inmate and lying to federal agents about the incidents.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Brooklyn MDC correctional officer indicted for sexually abusing detainee, prosecutors say

A Brooklyn correctional officer was indicted for sexually abusing a detainee under his supervision, with DNA evidence and surveillance video corroborating the allegations.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Correction officer accused of sexually assaulting Brooklyn inmate released on bond | amNewYork

According to prosecutors, he forced a male detainee to perform oral sex on him on two occasions and attempted to have penetrative sex with him. Johnson faces two counts related to the alleged assaults and a third accusing him of lying to federal agents about the incidents after his DNA was found on the victim's prison jumpsuit.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn Man Sentenced After Jury-Tampering Scheme

A Brooklyn man convicted of murder after attempting to tamper with jurors in his first trial received a 25-year-to-life sentence from an anonymous jury.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Second Judicial District Equal Justice Committee kicks off three-part series on 'Professional Progression in the Unified Court System'

Unified court system career series provided guidance on court structure, career pathways, promotions, interview skills, mentorship, and resources for advancement across all court titles.
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