86-year-old man struck and killed by DoT truck in Brooklyn
Police are investigating after a 86-year-old man was struck and killed by a Department of Transportation truck in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Authorities say the force of the crash decapitated the victim.
Joey Chestnut banned from 2024 Nathan's hotdog eating contest
Eating superstar Joey “Jaws" Chestnut is banned from competing in the event that made him a household name: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
NYPD community policing effort aims to stem youth violence
The NYPD's Blue Chips Program was in Brooklyn on Tuesday to allow police officers and executives to speak with young people about stopping violence and building positive community relations.
84-year-old woman struck by stray bullet in Brooklyn: 'Like a shock'
The sister of Althea Lawson, the 84-year-old woman who was struck by a stray bullet in Brooklyn on Monday, says that something must be done about gun violence in the city.
84-year-old shot in broad daylight in Brooklyn: NYPD
An elderly woman is hospitalized after being shot in the arm in Brooklyn Monday night, police said.
NYC investment banker accused of punching woman at Pride event
An investment banker was allegedly caught on camera punching a woman in the face at a Pride event in Brooklyn this weekend.
MTA bus driver stabbed in neck by passenger after argument in Brooklyn: NYPD
The NYPD is on the hunt for a suspect accused of stabbing an MTA bus driver in the neck after an argument aboard a bus on Saturday.
Mother of NYC playground shooting victim speaks out: 'I'm just lost for words'
The mother of a young girl who was caught in a crossfire in NYC after shots rang out at Hilltop Playground, near Dean Street and Saratoga Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn, is speaking out.
Brownsville community leaders urge action to combat gun violence
Advocates in Brownsville, Brooklyn are pushing for parents and neighbors to do more to protect their children after several recent incidents of NYC gun violence.
Man shot across the street from Brooklyn playground: NYPD
A man was shot in the back and shoulder in Brooklyn across the street from a playground in Brownsville on Monday, police said.
Brooklyn's beloved 90-year-old school crossing guard retires
A 90-year-old school crossing guard in Brooklyn has announced her retirement.
2 young girls injured in crossfire at NYC playground
Two young girls were caught in a crossfire after shots rang out at a NYC playground, police said.
2 girls shot and injured at Brooklyn playground: NYPD
Two young girls were shot and injured in Brooklyn Monday night, police said.
12-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of Brooklyn 14-year-old
A 12-year-old was arrested and charged in connection to the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy who was shot and killed in Brooklyn Sunday morning.
BQE repairs completed 24 hours early, NYC DOT announces
The repairs on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway were finished almost 24 hours ahead of schedule over the weekend, the NYC DOT announced Sunday morning.
Man robbed two young girls in Brooklyn, choked 6-year-old: NYPD
Police say they are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a 14-year-old and a 6-year-old girl in Brooklyn, and choked the younger child.
34 in custody after pro-Palestinian protest at Brooklyn Museum, damage to artwork reported
The NYPD said Saturday that they had 34 people in custody following a pro-Palestinian protest at the Brooklyn Museum, which reported damage to some artwork and harassment to security staff by demonstrators.
Man fatally shot in the back in Brooklyn: NYPD
The NYPD is investigating after 22-year-old Rahquill Weekes was shot in the back and killed in Sheeshead Bay in Brooklyn early Saturday morning.
Pro-Palestinian protesters enter Brooklyn Museum, unfurl banner as NYPD make arrests
A large pro-Palestinian rally marched on the Brooklyn Museum Friday afternoon, setting up tents in the lobby and unfurling a “Free Palestine” banner over the building.
EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes of NYPD takedown of Brooklyn gang linked to murders, shootings
An NYPD gang takedown arrested more than a dozen alleged gang members in an early-morning raid Wednesday, as part of an ongoing effort to make the city's streets and playgrounds safe from gunfire.