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 ]
NYU Tandon's high-tech showcase returns to Downtown Brooklyn
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN - Humanoid robots, a mountain bike for disabled riders, a way to get the gunk out of the Gowanus Canal, zero-carbon concrete, cybersecurity projects and do-it-yourself medical devices were just some of the projects on view in Brooklyn Commons (formerly MetroTech) on Friday at New York University's 2024 Tandon Research Excellence Exhibit.
Brooklyn man sentenced to life for murderous Morgan Avenue rampage
Ramel Chapman, 32, received a life sentence without parole for a deadly robbery spree in East Williamsburg that resulted in one fatality and another injury. [ more ]