Man dies after FDNY ladder retracts during fire rescue

A man in Brooklyn died after an FDNY ladder retracted during a fire rescue, causing him to plummet to the sidewalk below.

Brooklyn bike lane plans come to screeching halt

New York City's DOT began building bike lanes in certain parts of Brooklyn. One councilwoman said officials representing the areas were not consulted.

Why sailors were standing on masts during Brooklyn Bridge boat crash

Sailors that were standing on the mast of the Mexican naval ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge were “manning the rail."

FDNY arrest man Brooklyn man for a series of arson fires

The New York City Fire Department has arrested a man in connection with three arson fires in Brooklyn.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! announces full 2025 summer lineup

The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival has revealed the full 2025 lineup for its long-running summer music series at Prospect Park’s Lena Horne Bandshell.

Williamsburg residents pelted with liquids tossed from apartment window

Residents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn say someone has been throwing cooking oil, bleach, and other liquids from a second-floor apartment window onto pedestrians below.

Brooklyn driver in crash that killed mother and 2 daughters arraigned in court

Miriam Yarimi, the woman accused of causing a two-car crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and her two children as they crossed a street in Brooklyn, was expected in court to face arraignment.

Brooklyn residents say overnight jail construction is disrupting their lives

Residents in Boerum Hill say overnight construction on the new Brooklyn jail is disrupting their lives, with noise going past 5 a.m. and lights flooding their homes.

4 children stabbed in Brooklyn home; cleaver-wielding suspect shot by police

The NYPD shot a man after they said four young girls were stabbed inside a home in Brooklyn. The suspect is said to be related to the victims.

Driver in Brooklyn crash that killed mom, 2 kids set to be arraigned

Miriam Yarimi, the woman accused of causing a two-car crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and her two children as they crossed a street in Brooklyn, is expected to be arraigned this week.

Crash on Ocean Parkway: Driver arrested after mom, 2 kids killed while crossing Brooklyn street

The NYPD arrested Miriam Yarimi, the woman accused of causing a Saturday two-car crash on Ocean Parkway that killed a mother and her two children as they crossed a street in Brooklyn.

NYC crime: Police shoot man; 80-year-old woman robbed
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An NYPD officer shot a man in Brooklyn after an apparent slashing, and police are looking for the group of men who stole $17,000 worth of jewelry from an 80-year-old woman.

Luna Park reopens with Cyclone’s 98th birthday bash

To celebrate the milestone, the first 98 riders of the Cyclone enjoyed a free ride along with the park’s annual Egg Cream Christening ceremony.

Queens residents get first look at MTA’s Interborough Express plan

The MTA held an open house in Queens, where residents got a closer look at the plan to transform a 14-mile stretch of underused freight track—from Bay Ridge to Jackson Heights—into a new commuter lifeline.

NYPD searching for vandals who carved swastika on Tesla in Brooklyn

Police say they are searching for two men who carved the word "Nazis" and a swastika onto a Tesla in Brooklyn on Thursday.