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The man convicted of killing an 8-year-old boy from Borough Park in 2011 died while serving 40 years to life in prison o...
05/12/2025

The man convicted of killing an 8-year-old boy from Borough Park in 2011 died while serving 40 years to life in prison on Dec. 3.

The man convicted of killing an 8-year-old boy from Borough Park in 2011 died while serving 40 years to life in prison …

“Let’s work together to create a supportive environment for all of us to process grief, to share emotions, to find solac...
05/12/2025

“Let’s work together to create a supportive environment for all of us to process grief, to share emotions, to find solace, and form solidarity.”

A vigil was held at Seth Low Park, 7217 Bay Parkway, on Dec. 3 for the people who died in Hong Kong’s …

COLUMN: The MTA continues to lose high revenue by being unable to stop turnstile jumpers.
04/12/2025

COLUMN: The MTA continues to lose high revenue by being unable to stop turnstile jumpers.

The MTA continues to lose high revenue by being unable to stop turnstile jumpers. First, they added metal flanges to bars of the …

“Every day, Parkinson’s disease is putting people like me under attack, but I’m fighting back with non-combat boxing.”
04/12/2025

“Every day, Parkinson’s disease is putting people like me under attack, but I’m fighting back with non-combat boxing.”

She’s fighting the good fight. Chairperson of the Kings County Conservative Party Fran Vella-Marrone was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease two years ago. …

A two-alarm blaze in a Bay Ridge apartment building left six people injured Nov. 30.
03/12/2025

A two-alarm blaze in a Bay Ridge apartment building left six people injured Nov. 30.

A two-alarm blaze in a Bay Ridge apartment building left six people injured Nov. 30. At 8:25 p.m., the fire started in …

A male groped a teenage girl on 13th and Bay Ridge avenues at 7:05 p.m. last week.
03/12/2025

A male groped a teenage girl on 13th and Bay Ridge avenues at 7:05 p.m. last week.

A male groped a teenage girl in Dyker Heights Nov. 24. Police said the girl, 17, was walking on 13th and Bay …

“His courage, leadership, and unwavering commitment to protecting life and property will forever be remembered.”
03/12/2025

“His courage, leadership, and unwavering commitment to protecting life and property will forever be remembered.”

Riches spent months at Ground Zero looking for his son’s remains following the 9/11 terror attack A funeral was held Dec. 1 …

“Lightscape is our favorite holiday tradition, by far. Part art show, part music showcase, it’s the most magical celebra...
02/12/2025

“Lightscape is our favorite holiday tradition, by far. Part art show, part music showcase, it’s the most magical celebration of the holidays, art and the human condition. It just gets better every year.”

The holidays have arrived at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) as it started its Lightscape show Nov. 21. In its fifth year, the …

“People can choose a color for a dedication to a loved one or a cause that’s important to them. This brings people toget...
02/12/2025

“People can choose a color for a dedication to a loved one or a cause that’s important to them. This brings people together and helps us better understand each other.”

The tradition started in 1945 under ownership of the  A longtime winter tradition lives on in Coney Island. For the 80th year, …

“The Plunge is more than a tradition; it’s a lifeline.”
01/12/2025

“The Plunge is more than a tradition; it’s a lifeline.”

Since 1903, the club has been hosting a public New Year’s Day Plunge for all brave souls to welcome in the New …

DOT said that 46 of the 49 planned docks have been installed.
28/11/2025

DOT said that 46 of the 49 planned docks have been installed.

DOT said that 46 of the 49 planned docks have been installed. New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) announced that …

“Over 20 years, we’ve been doing not just turkeys, but all the trimmings along with it.”
28/11/2025

“Over 20 years, we’ve been doing not just turkeys, but all the trimmings along with it.”

It’s been a time of giving as organizations have held turkey drives throughout the borough. On Nov. 24, Reaching Out Community Services, …

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