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After dodging Hialeah annexation, this historically Black neighborhood wants to be a city

The residents of Brownsville aim to incorporate their historically Black neighborhood into an independent city to better control their destiny.

Brownsville barber's free haircut program wins $200,000 David Prize * Brooklyn Paper

Greg The Barber received the 2024 David Prize for his community-focused free haircut services in Brownsville.
#brooklyn

Ka, Underground Brooklyn Rapper, Dead at 52

Ka, the Brownsville rapper and firefighter, passed away at 52, leaving behind a legacy in both music and public service.

11-Year-Old Missing From Her Brooklyn Home: NYPD

11-year-old girl missing in Brooklyn
Last seen at her home in Brownsville

Man Fatally Shot in Brooklyn Complex

Brooklyn detectives are searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting at a public housing complex in Brownsville.
The victim was a 37-year-old man found unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the torso.

Man Fatally Shot in Brownsville, Police Launch Manhunt For Suspect

Shooting in Brownsville leaves one man dead
Incident occurred on busy street in broad daylight

NYPD Reports One Fatality And One Injury in Brownsville Shooting Incident

One man died and another was injured in a fatal shooting in Brownsville.
The shooting occurred at the intersection of Sutter Avenue and Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brooklyn.

Ka, Underground Brooklyn Rapper, Dead at 52

Ka, the Brownsville rapper and firefighter, passed away at 52, leaving behind a legacy in both music and public service.

11-Year-Old Missing From Her Brooklyn Home: NYPD

11-year-old girl missing in Brooklyn
Last seen at her home in Brownsville

Man Fatally Shot in Brooklyn Complex

Brooklyn detectives are searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting at a public housing complex in Brownsville.
The victim was a 37-year-old man found unconscious and unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the torso.

Man Fatally Shot in Brownsville, Police Launch Manhunt For Suspect

Shooting in Brownsville leaves one man dead
Incident occurred on busy street in broad daylight

NYPD Reports One Fatality And One Injury in Brownsville Shooting Incident

One man died and another was injured in a fatal shooting in Brownsville.
The shooting occurred at the intersection of Sutter Avenue and Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brooklyn.
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#public-safety

After Subway Shooting, Cops Promise Locals 'Tactical Simulator' to Show Challenges

Community meeting focused on police initiatives rather than discussing recent gunfire incident, illustrating the tension between community safety and police conduct.

Brownsville Community Demands Action After Police Confrontation Leaves Two Civilians Injured

The Brownsville community demands action and accountability from the NYPD after a violent confrontation with police during a fare evasion incident.

Yuba County Resident Charged In Stabbing and Vehicle Assault Spree That Ended In Castro District

Anthony Carl Sheldone, charged with multiple felonies, including attempted murder, is implicated in a violent spree that injured several people in Brownsville.

After Subway Shooting, Cops Promise Locals 'Tactical Simulator' to Show Challenges

Community meeting focused on police initiatives rather than discussing recent gunfire incident, illustrating the tension between community safety and police conduct.

Brownsville Community Demands Action After Police Confrontation Leaves Two Civilians Injured

The Brownsville community demands action and accountability from the NYPD after a violent confrontation with police during a fare evasion incident.

Yuba County Resident Charged In Stabbing and Vehicle Assault Spree That Ended In Castro District

Anthony Carl Sheldone, charged with multiple felonies, including attempted murder, is implicated in a violent spree that injured several people in Brownsville.
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Two dead after an early morning fire in Miami-Dade, authorities say

Two people died after a home fire in Brownsville; investigators are probing the incident.
#affordable-housing

Ribbon-cutting celebrates first industrial/residential development in Brownsville

The GMDC project in Brownsville is a significant mixed-use development providing affordable housing and industrial space.

Affordable housing lottery with $617 units opens in Brownsville * Brooklyn Paper

Affordable housing lottery for 86 apartments in Brownsville, starting from $617 per month.

Brownsville Affordable Housing Lottery Opens With $454 Units

Affordable housing lottery offers 165 apartments in Brownsville with units starting as low as $454 per month.

Brooklyn News: An Affordable Housing Lottery in Brownsville

Affordable housing lotteries are opening in Brownsville, presenting low-cost apartment options for residents.
Historic properties, such as the one linked to Father Divine, continue to attract interest in the real estate market.
A court ruling in Bed Stuy allows for the partition sale of a family home, preserving its legacy.

Ribbon-cutting celebrates first industrial/residential development in Brownsville

The GMDC project in Brownsville is a significant mixed-use development providing affordable housing and industrial space.

Affordable housing lottery with $617 units opens in Brownsville * Brooklyn Paper

Affordable housing lottery for 86 apartments in Brownsville, starting from $617 per month.

Brownsville Affordable Housing Lottery Opens With $454 Units

Affordable housing lottery offers 165 apartments in Brownsville with units starting as low as $454 per month.

Brooklyn News: An Affordable Housing Lottery in Brownsville

Affordable housing lotteries are opening in Brownsville, presenting low-cost apartment options for residents.
Historic properties, such as the one linked to Father Divine, continue to attract interest in the real estate market.
A court ruling in Bed Stuy allows for the partition sale of a family home, preserving its legacy.
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Brownsville Community Justice Center hosts fifth B-Live Festival

The B-Live Festival fosters community cohesion, celebrates cultural heritage, and promotes local talent in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
#community-response

Car overturns after striking two pedestrians in Brownsville

A driver was arrested after a series of crashes, injuring pedestrians and causing property damage, with evidence of alcohol found at the scene.

Mom didn't know son was shot by NYPD in Brooklyn fare evasion pursuit

Police shot Derell Mickles at a subway station, leaving his family uninformed about his condition afterward.

Car overturns after striking two pedestrians in Brownsville

A driver was arrested after a series of crashes, injuring pedestrians and causing property damage, with evidence of alcohol found at the scene.

Mom didn't know son was shot by NYPD in Brooklyn fare evasion pursuit

Police shot Derell Mickles at a subway station, leaving his family uninformed about his condition afterward.
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#investigation

NYPD: Woman found dead inside Brownsville apartment

A woman was found dead in her Brownsville apartment during a wellness check, lying face down in her own blood.

Man stabbed to death near Brookdale Hospital

A 52-year-old man was fatally stabbed near Brookdale Hospital, despite being brought in for care.

Late-night shooting in Miami-Dade leaves one man dead, police say

One man was shot and killed in Brownsville early Wednesday morning.
Miami-Dade Police are conducting an investigation into the homicide.

NYPD: Woman found dead inside Brownsville apartment

A woman was found dead in her Brownsville apartment during a wellness check, lying face down in her own blood.

Man stabbed to death near Brookdale Hospital

A 52-year-old man was fatally stabbed near Brookdale Hospital, despite being brought in for care.

Late-night shooting in Miami-Dade leaves one man dead, police say

One man was shot and killed in Brownsville early Wednesday morning.
Miami-Dade Police are conducting an investigation into the homicide.
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#elon-musk

Here's why someone is driving a 9-foot bust of Elon Musk around Texas

The Elon Musk bust promotes a crypto project, ElonRWA, merging digital assets with physical art while aiming to engage local communities.

Watch this Tesla Cybertruck tow a statue of Elon Musk in Texas

Elon Musk's statue was seen being towed by a Cybertruck in Texas, sparking speculation about its significance.

Here's why someone is driving a 9-foot bust of Elon Musk around Texas

The Elon Musk bust promotes a crypto project, ElonRWA, merging digital assets with physical art while aiming to engage local communities.

Watch this Tesla Cybertruck tow a statue of Elon Musk in Texas

Elon Musk's statue was seen being towed by a Cybertruck in Texas, sparking speculation about its significance.
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NYPD: Driver arrested after hitting multiple vehicles, 2 pedestrians in Brownsville

A driver was arrested after hitting multiple vehicles and injuring two pedestrians in Brownsville.

Brownsville community unveils vibrant mural celebrating local voices and culture * Brooklyn Paper

The mural 'Colors of My City' celebrates Brownsville's community through collaboration and represents its residents' stories and pride.

Celebrate Brownsville's New Mural With A Community BBQ

The New York Foundling celebrates a community mural highlighting Brownsville's residents and their stories, fostering local pride and connection.

'Bring it back to life': Brownsville do-gooder works to revamp neighborhood community garden * Brooklyn Paper

Vernice Walters leads community garden revitalization in Brownsville through crowdfunding and volunteer workdays.
Partnership with Parks and Green Thumb program helps revitalize area while promoting community involvement.
#shooting

Teen Injured in Brownsville Shooting, Police Search For Assailants

Teen shot in the back in Brownsville.
Victim expected to recover after being rushed to the hospital.

NYPD Identify Victim in Deadly Brownsville Shooting

Police identify victim of deadly shooting in Brownsville
Argument outside Papa Johns escalates into fatal shooting

Teen Injured in Brownsville Shooting, Police Search For Assailants

Teen shot in the back in Brownsville.
Victim expected to recover after being rushed to the hospital.

NYPD Identify Victim in Deadly Brownsville Shooting

Police identify victim of deadly shooting in Brownsville
Argument outside Papa Johns escalates into fatal shooting
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Driver ran away after killing scooter rider in northwest Miami-Dade crash, cops say

A driver ran away after hitting a scooter rider in a hit-and-run crash near Brownsville, Miami
The driver left the car at the scene and the scooter rider died

Nourishing Hope: Brownsville Middle School Opens Food Pantry

Riverdale Avenue Middle School in Brownsville opened a food pantry and parent resource center on school grounds.
The pantry aims to fill critical gaps for a neighborhood with high poverty and food insecurity rates.
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