Brooklyn driver sentenced to up to six years for fatal red-light crash
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man was sentenced to three to six years in prison for running a red light and causing a collision that …
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Brooklyn contractor indicted for stealing $318,000 from Park Slope couple
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Williamsburg contractor has been indicted for allegedly stealing approximately $318,000 from a Park Slope couple after charging them for a large-scale …
Brooklyn bodega and Seaford station sell big TAKE 5 winners
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Two lucky New Yorkers woke up winners after Friday’s TAKE 5 evening drawing, with top-prize tickets worth $14,767 each sold in Brooklyn …
$10K, electronics stolen in Brooklyn burglary; suspect sought
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A burglar broke into a commercial establishment on Sheepshead Bay Road early Wednesday morning, stealing cash and electronics before fleeing on foot, …
Man shot in back and arm in Brooklyn; suspect at large
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 28-year-old man was shot early Sunday morning in front of 903 Franklin Avenue, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately 4:03 …
Brooklyn man fatally shot on Lefferts Avenue; no arrests made
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 21-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday evening in Brooklyn, according to police. Officers responded to a 911 call at approximately …
Brooklyn man sentenced to seven years in prison for revenge shooting that wounded wrong man
BRONX, NY — A Brooklyn man who fired multiple shots at a group of innocent people, believing they were involved in his friend’s murder, was …
Lucky Brooklyn store sells $17K Take 5 winning ticket
BROOKLYN, NY — A Take 5 Midday ticket worth $17,301.50 was sold at 99 C Superior Market, located at 763 Rogers Avenue, New York Lottery …
Take 5 jackpot winners hit big in Brooklyn and Spring Valley
BROOKLYN, NY — Two top-prize winning tickets for the Jan. 24 Take 5 Midday drawing were sold at locations in Brooklyn and Spring Valley, New …
Off-duty FDNY EMT arrested in Brooklyn on assault and obstruction charges
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Emergency Medical Technician was arrested Saturday evening and charged with multiple offenses, the NYPD confirmed. Gregorio Belmont, …
Man fatally stabbed in Brooklyn; police investigation underway
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 24-year-old man was fatally stabbed Thursday afternoon inside a residence on Halsey Street in Bushwick, police said. Officers from the 83rd …
Brooklyn man pleads guilty to unprovoked stabbing of liberal activist Ryan Carson
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 20-year-old Brooklyn man has pleaded guilty to the 2023 unprovoked murder of Ryan Carson, a social justice activist, in a brutal …
Man found dead inside vehicle after reported robbery in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 53-year-old man was found dead in the rear of a vehicle Tuesday evening following a reported robbery near the intersection of …
Burglars steal $1,800 in tools from Brooklyn building, NYPD says
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Police are searching for two individuals who allegedly broke into a building in Brooklyn and stole construction tools worth approximately $1,800 early …
Brooklyn and Ballston Spa players each win big in TAKE 5 drawing
NEW YORK, NY — Two lucky New York Lottery players have won $16,263.50 each in the January 16 TAKE 5 evening drawing, with winning tickets …
Brooklyn hate crime case in new legal thriller confronts racial bias and justice
BROOKLYN, NY — A chance encounter in Prospect Park spirals into violence and courtroom drama in A Hate Crime in Brooklyn, the latest legal thriller …
NYPD Seeks Suspect in Violent Brooklyn Subway Assault
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an assault aboard a …
Brooklyn and Manhattan Powerball players score major wins
NEW YORK, NY — Two New Yorkers are celebrating big Powerball wins, with tickets sold at local retailers in Brooklyn and Manhattan. In Brooklyn, a …
NYPD seeks suspects in Brooklyn shooting that damaged storefront and vehicle
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying three individuals wanted in connection with a reckless …
Man assaulted on northbound ‘R’ train in Brooklyn; suspect at large
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 33-year-old man was violently attacked aboard a northbound ‘R’ train in Brooklyn last week, police said. The assault occurred around 11:25 …
Off-duty NYPD custodial assistant arrested in Brooklyn for aggravated harassment
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Police Department employee was arrested Monday night in Brooklyn on an aggravated harassment charge, authorities said. The …
Off-duty FDNY firefighter arrested in Brooklyn on assault charge
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty firefighter with the New York City Fire Department was arrested Monday night in Brooklyn on an assault charge, police said. …
Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested in Brooklyn on assault charges
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An off-duty New York City Police Department school safety agent was arrested Monday night in Brooklyn on assault and menacing charges, authorities …
Brooklyn Man Fatally Shot on Utica Avenue; NYPD Investigating
BROOKLYN, NY — A 25-year-old man was fatally shot in broad daylight on Sunday in East Flatbush, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call …
Police Seek Knife-Wielding Suspect in String of Scooter Robberies Across Brooklyn and Queens
NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying a suspect linked to a series of violent …
Brooklyn man fatally shot on President Street, police investigating
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 23-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Brooklyn, police said. Officers from the 76th Precinct responded to a …
Brooklyn home health aide wanted for stealing nearly $1,000 from elderly man’s account
BROOKLYN, NY — Police are searching for a home health aide accused of stealing nearly $1,000 from the bank account of a 58-year-old man in …
Brooklyn man sentenced to 18 years to life for deadly shooting at Kingsborough Houses
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A Brooklyn man was sentenced Friday to 18 years to life in prison for fatally shooting a father who was protecting his …
Fugitive Murder Suspect Arraigned in 2017 Killing of Brooklyn College Student
BROOKLYN, NY — A Brooklyn man who evaded authorities for over seven years was arraigned Friday on murder charges in the fatal 2017 shooting of …
String of Knifepoint Robberies Strikes Brooklyn in Holiday Crime Wave
BROOKLYN, NY — A series of violent robberies swept through Brooklyn over the holiday season, with at least six knifepoint incidents reported between December 23, …
Two lucky Powerball players in Brooklyn and Hudson each claim big wins
BROOKLYN, NY — Two New York Lottery players each won $50,000 after purchasing third-prize-winning tickets for the January 6 Powerball drawing, lottery officials announced Tuesday. …
Brooklyn Man Sentenced for 2018 Fatal Shooting
Brooklyn Man Sentenced for 2018 Fatal Shooting
**Brooklyn, NY** – A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the 2018 shooting of a 15-year-old boy at the Bushwick Houses. The shooting also wounded a 43-year-old man.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the sentencing of Elijah Harris, 25, of Bedford-Stuyvesant. On Tuesday, Harris received his sentence from Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Donald Leo for charges of second-degree murder, second-degree assault, and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Evidence presented in court indicated that on July 17, 2018, Harris rode a bicycle near 370 and 390 Bushwick Avenue. He then fired at least nine shots into a playground and courtyard, hitting Kyon Jackson, 15, and a 43-year-old man.
Jackson was pronounced dead at Woodhull Hospital after the shooting. Harris was arrested shortly thereafter, and the firearm was recovered by police.
Brooklyn and Tonawanda stores sell top-prize Take 5 tickets
BROOKLYN, NY — Two top-prize Take 5 tickets, each valued at $8,902.50, were sold for the Jan. 6 midday drawing, the New York Lottery announced …
NYPD seeks suspect in series of arson incidents in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted in connection to three suspected …
Subway dispute in Brooklyn turned violent, leaving a woman hospitalized and police searching for her attacker
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 25-year-old woman was brutally attacked Saturday evening during a ride on a southbound L train near the Livonia Avenue subway station, …
Woman assaulted, robbed at knifepoint in Brooklyn subway station
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 29-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in a violent encounter at the Newkirk Avenue subway station on Friday evening, police said. …
Six, including five teens, arrested after assault on officers during traffic stop in Brooklyn, Maryland
BROOKLYN, Md. — Six individuals, including five juveniles, were arrested on New Year’s Day following an altercation with police during a traffic stop on Ritchie …
Two lucky Brooklyn locations sell winning Take 5 tickets
BROOKLYN, NY — Two Take 5 top-prize-winning tickets, each worth $16,596.50, were sold in Brooklyn for the Dec. 28 evening drawing, the New York Lottery …
Brooklyn man charged with murder in deadly stabbing of 47-year-old woman
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 45-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested and charged with second-degree murder Monday in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman and …
Woman Stabbed to Death, Teen Injured During Attack Inside Brooklyn Home
BROOKLYN, NY — A 47-year-old woman was fatally stabbed, and a 15-year-old boy was injured Sunday night inside a home on East 81st Street in …
Teen wounded in triple shooting outside Brooklyn building
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 14-year-old boy was injured in a shooting on Sunday, December 8, 2024, outside a building in Williamsburg, police said. The incident …
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor
Brooklyn, NY – Deandre Lee, a 29-year-old resident of East New York, Brooklyn, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to sex …
Brooklyn man sentenced to 25 years to life for fatal East New York shooting
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man was sentenced Monday to 25 years to life in prison for fatally shooting a man at point-blank range in …
Man found stabbed to death behind building in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 34-year-old man was fatally stabbed early Tuesday morning behind a building on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn, according to police. Officers from …
Brooklyn woman indicted in $15,800 rental scam targeting immigrants from Ukraine
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Brooklyn woman has been indicted for allegedly defrauding prospective tenants out of approximately $15,800 by falsely advertising an apartment for rent …
NYC Department of Education employee arrested for third-degree assault in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY — A 75-year-old New York City Department of Education employee was arrested Monday afternoon and charged with third-degree assault, police said. The …
Man attacked, robbed on Brooklyn subway platform; suspect sought
BROOKLYN, NY — A 37-year-old man was attacked and robbed Monday morning inside the Bergen Street subway station in Brooklyn, police said. The incident occurred …
Brooklyn man sentenced to 18 years to life for machete attack that killed grandfather, injured young child
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for a 2021 machete attack that killed his grandfather …
MTA bus driver stabs passenger in Brooklyn after dispute over stop, police say
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An MTA bus driver allegedly stabbed a passenger multiple times during a heated confrontation Friday afternoon after a disagreement over an unauthorized …
Brooklyn jury convicts ex-postal worker of threats to kill government employees
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Quadri Garnes earlier today on charges of transmission of threats to injure after a five-day trial …