NY criminal justice reform bill to honor Michael K. Williams
A New York Assemblywoman plans to name a new criminal justice reform bill after actor Michael K Williams.
NYC's one murder from Sept. 11, 2001, remains unsolved 20 years later
Two decades later, the killing of Henryk Siwiak — New York City's only murder outside of Ground Zero on 9/11 — remains unsolved.
NXIVM co-founder Nancy Salzman sentenced to 3 1/2 years in sex slaves case
Nancy Salzman, the former president and co-founder of the cult-like NXIVM group, must serve 42 months in prison and pay a $150,000 fine.
Man arrested after violent, anti-gay robbery in Bed-Stuy
Police arrested Jonathan Carter, 31, of Brooklyn Wednesday morning and charged him with second-degree attempted murder and several hate crime charges.
How actor Michael K. Williams built community connections in Brooklyn
Michael K. Williams, who died this week, was the co-founder of We Build the Block, an organization making a difference in the lives of young people in Brooklyn.
‘The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams found dead in NYC
"The Wire"’ actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment Monday afternoon.
Girl, 9, ejected from SUV, critically injured during Brooklyn crash
A girl, 9, was in critical condition with broken legs and head trauma after she was ejected from a vehicle during a collision in East Flatbush, said police.
Major disaster declarations for 6 NJ counties, 5 in NY following Ida's destruction
President Joe Biden approved major disaster declarations Monday greenlighting federal aid for people in six New Jersey counties and five New York counties affected by devastating flooding.
West Indian Day and J'ouvert celebrations
The traditional West Indian American Day Parade was scaled down due to the coronavirus but many people still found a way to celebrate their Caribbean pride.
Man shouting homophobic slurs attacks subway rider in Brooklyn
The victim was riding a northbound J train when the suspect approached him, began yelling anti-gay slurs, and punched him in the face.
DEADLY FLOODING: Bodies pulled, others rescued in NYC, NJ storm waters
At least 13 people died in New York City, while at least 25 people died in New Jersey.
NYC flooding kills several residents of basement homes
The flooding from the remnants of Ida proved fatal for several New Yorkers living in a particularly vulnerable type of abode: the basement apartment.
Vatican exonerates Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of sexual abuse
The Vatican says allegations of sexual abuse dating back a half-century against Nicholas DiMarzio, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Brooklyn, do "not have the semblance of truth" so it has closed its investigation.
Two Brooklyn men charged in U.S. Capitol breach
The FBI has arrested Two Brooklyn men on trespassing and disorderly conduct charges in the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Witness who wasn't a fan describes falling prey to R. Kelly
A woman who wasn't a fan of R. Kelly says she ended up getting exposed to a sexually transmitted disease after he enticed her to join him on the road.
On witness stand, man says R. Kelly sexually abused him
After several days of testimony from women claiming they were sexually abused by R&B star R. Kelly, a man has testified that Kelly exploited him in the same way.
Stretch of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway reduced to two lanes
For the approximately mile-long stretch between Atlantic Avenue and the Brooklyn Bridge, three lanes have been reduced to two.
NYPD identify suspect in violent Brooklyn stabbing
Authorities say that Julian Wadlington, 32, is the person seen on surveillance footage stabbing a victim multiple times with an unknown cutting instrument.
NYPD, graffiti artist in 12-hour-long standoff at Brooklyn water tower
A graffiti artist was taken into custody Thursday after climbing atop a water tower in Greenpoint.
R. Kelly compared himself to Jerry Lee Lewis, witness says
A witness at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial says the R&B star once compared himself to rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis, who became notorious for marrying his 13-year-old cousin decades ago.