Brooklyn woman choked and robbed in violent street mugging
Brooklyn, NY – A young woman was attacked and robbed at knifepoint in Sunset Park earlier this month, and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. The incident…
Two suspects sought in Brooklyn cellphone and credit card theft
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Police are searching for two unidentified individuals who allegedly stole a cellphone containing multiple credit cards from a man inside a commercial establishment in Sunset Park. The theft occurred…
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 killed a 65-year-old pedestrian, Brooklyn District Attorney…
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 home renovation but performing almost no work,…
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 and Seaford. One winning ticket was purchased…
$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, police said. The incident occurred at approximately…
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 a.m. when an unidentified individual fired several…
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 6:02 p.m. and found the victim, Nickalos…
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 sentenced to seven years in prison, Bronx…
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 officials announced Monday. The winning ticket was…
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 York Lottery officials announced Monday. One winning…
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, a 30-year-old EMT with the FDNY, was…
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 Precinct responded to a 911 call for…
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 attack caught on surveillance video, Brooklyn District…
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 West 5th Street and Neptune Avenue, police…
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 Tuesday morning. The incident occurred on January…
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 sold in Brooklyn and Ballston Spa. The…
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 from attorney and author David G. Secular.…
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 subway train earlier this week. Police…
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 $50,000 winning ticket was purchased at J…
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 endangerment incident in Brooklyn. The incident occurred…
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 a.m. on January 7 when an unidentified…
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 NYPD identified the employee as 29-year-old Jasmine…
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. The FDNY identified the firefighter as 49-year-old…
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 said. The NYPD identified the employee as…
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 around 12:55 p.m. reporting a shooting in…
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