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1. Husband Charged After Woman Found Dead Inside Brooklyn Home (patch.com) — A Bay Ridge neighborhood is reeling after police found 59-year-old Maria Ines Granda dead with head trauma inside a 79th Street home, leading to a murder charge against her husband, Mauricio Granda. Officers responded Monday morning and pronounced her dead at the scene, and the medical examiner is now working to determine the exact cause of death as the investigation continues.
2. AG James, Local Government Preserve 57 Affordable Housing Units in Bed-Stuy (bkreader.com) — Dozens of Bed-Stuy tenants will be able to stay in their homes after four affordable buildings are transferred to Brooklyn nonprofit IMPACCT Brooklyn. State and city housing officials, led by Attorney General Letitia James, arranged financing and oversight so all 57 units remain affordable while the century-old properties are rehabilitated for low- and moderate-income residents.
3. Brooklyn Leaders Call for More Accessible Subway Stations (bkreader.com) — Southwest Brooklyn residents and local lawmakers are pushing the MTA to add elevators at key stations in Bensonhurst, Gravesend, and Dyker Heights, arguing Brooklyn lags behind Manhattan in accessibility. A new petition drive, tied to the MTA's 2025–29 capital plan, aims to secure more accessible stations beyond the few already funded in the area.
4. Son who tracked down BK mom's alleged killer — his stepfather — also recovers her stolen dog (nydailynews.com) — Bay Ridge and Sunset Park residents are learning more about a disturbing case in which a woman was found dead in her Brooklyn apartment and her husband was arrested on a murder charge. Her son helped police locate the suspect in Sunset Park, then later staked out another address to recover her missing goldendoodle, leading to an assault arrest of a relative. The dog is now safely back with the family.
5. Rabies Cases Prompt Nationwide Health Advisory: What New Yorkers Should Know (patch.com) — Brooklyn residents should know that a raccoon near Marine Park recently tested positive for rabies, part of 27 rabid animals found citywide this year. Health officials urge anyone bitten or scratched by wildlife to wash wounds immediately and contact a doctor or health department about rabies treatment. The article also explains prevention, treatment costs, and why keeping pets vaccinated is essential.
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