NYC crime: NYPD reports big drops in street and transit felonies in April | amNewYork
Crime rates in the five boroughs of NYC decreased in April 2024, with notable reductions in major felonies, murder, transit crime, shootings, and gun seizures. [ more ]
NYC boosts efforts to shut down illegal cannabis shops
Mayor Eric Adams launched Operation Padlock to Protect, targeting unlicensed cannabis sellers in NYC, scaling up efforts with state-granted authority. [ more ]
Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie launches committee to explore 2025 challenge to Mayor Adams | amNewYork
State Senator Zellnor Myrie is exploring a 2025 mayoral bid, aiming to prioritize results over showmanship and make NYC more affordable and livable. [ more ]
Identifying green flags in a partner is essential for a successful relationship, focusing on positive traits like emotional maturity and open communication. [ more ]
DEP proposes 8.5% water rate increase for FY25, citing the need to address a growing receivables balance of over $1 billion due to the halt in water and sewer lien sale. [ more ]
Struggling to support thousands of migrants in local shelters, CM Crystal Hudson says district has received 'no material support' from City Hall * Brooklyn Paper
The community in Council Member Crystal Hudson's district lacks sufficient city government support for the influx of migrants, leading to challenges for both the migrants and local neighborhoods. [ more ]
Brooklyn Half Marathon: route, road closures, what to know
Over 20,000 runners will participate in NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon on April 28, traversing iconic Brooklyn landmarks like the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn bridges. [ more ]
Brooklyn, a culturally rich borough with 2.6M residents, is a unique blend of 'cool and hip' appeal alongside a long-standing sense of hometown pride. [ more ]
Barclays Center opens luxury merch store with help from local designers * Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn Nets' first private label store, Berō, offers luxury merchandise designed by a local firm, transforming a small concession stand into a moody retail space. [ more ]
The investigation is ongoing into a carjacking incident in Williamsburg, involving a Lamborghini driver and a gunman leading to gunshots and injury to a pedestrian. [ more ]
MTA is renovating 13 Brooklyn subway stations for improved quality-of-life upgrades, with additional stations scheduled for renovation during the G train's partial shutdown. [ more ]
Driver fleeing police chase hits two women, kills one in Bushwick * Brooklyn Paper
One woman killed and another injured by a driver fleeing a police chase in Brooklyn, raising concerns about the safety of high-speed pursuits. [ more ]
Brooklyn Public Library's Rikers Outreach Worker Wins Pulitzer
Illustrator Medar de la Cruz received the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary for his work depicting the significance of books for incarcerated individuals. [ more ]