East New York Teen Shot Dead Outside His Home, Police Say

Clayton Hemingway was killed outside his Wortman Avenue home on Saturday evening, said police.

Brooklyn Man Fatally Shot In Brownsville Lobby, Police Say

Dawud Escort, 25, was shot in the chest and arm in the lobby of the Unity Plaza houses Wednesday evening, police said.

Police Searching For 'Severely Depressed' Teenaged Runaways

Litzi Gonzalez and Andy Plata ran away from their East New York homes Wednesday morning, police said.

Jackhammer Thief Drives Off With $1.6K In Tools, Police Say

A thief stole $1,600 worth of electric tools from a van parked in Brownsville earlier this month, said police.

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Here's Your $150M Ride During L Train Shutdown

The MTA just spent $150 million on a fleet of buses to replace the train.

Prostitution Ring Bust: Trio Who Lured Girls To East New York From Upstate Arrested, Prosecutors Say

Three people have been charged with attempting to prostitute two teenaged girls whom they lured to Brooklyn from upstate New York.

Mother And Daughter Charged In $250K Staples E-Card Scam, Prosecutors Say

Rosemarie and Tashana Barnett scammed Staples out of $250,000 worth of electronic gift cards, police said.

'He's Lying': Trump Never Offered Condolences To Brooklyn Dad Of Slain Soldier, Report Says

President Donald Trump never offered condolences to the family of Sgt. Roshain Brooks, a Brooklyn soldier killed in Iraq, his father said

Thieves Take Stolen Credit Cards On Target Shopping Spree, Police Say

Police are looking for three men who stole a man's credit cards in East New York then went shopping in nearby Targets.

Woman Fatally Struck By Box Truck Backing Up In Brooklyn Lot, Police Say

A 64-year-old woman died after she was hit by a box truck backing out of a Brownsville parking lot, according to police.

Driver Who Hit NYPD Detective With ATV Gets 7 Years In Prison, Prosecutors Say

Kenny Ortiz hit Detective Matt McCluskey with an ATV then dragged him down a city block in East New York in 2014, prosecutors said.

Historic Brownsville Church Slated For Demolition Gets Funeral

Funeral services will be held for Our Lady of Loreto, a century-old church that is being torn down in Brownsville, on Saturday.

Armed Rapist Attacks Woman Behind Truck In East New York, Police Say

An armed rapist attacked a 26-year-old woman in East New York Tuesday morning, police said.

Man Who Shot 2-Year-Old Boy in Brownsville Charged With Attempted Murder, Prosecutors Say

Lyemel Summerville was charged with shooting a 20-year-old and a two-year-old in Brownsville on Aug. 19, police said.

Thief Nabs Backpack Stuffed With $17K In Cash From Unlocked Car, Police Say

The man grabbed the cash-filled backpack from an unlocked car parked on Linwood Street last month, said police.

Paul Giamatti And NYPD Commander Star In Greek Tragedy Set In Brownsville

The Golden Globe-winning actor and a 75th Precinct police commander will perform "Hercules in Brooklyn" this weekend in Brownsville.

New Affordable Housing Complex Designed By Renowned Architect Approved By City Planning Commission

Edwin’s Place, a 125-apartment complex designed by Robert A. M. Stern, was approved by the City Planning Commission Wednesday.

Scammer Steals $100K In Mortgage Payments From East New York Homeowner, Prosecutors Say

Ravin Lakhram is accused of pocketing payments an East New York woman thought she was making on her mortgage, prosecutors said.

Brooklyn Man Arrested For Shooting 62-Year-Old In Brownsville, Police Say

Richard Essor has been charged with murdering an unidentified man in Brownsville on Friday evening, police said.

Mothers and Sons: How Imagine Me Leadership Charter School Changed Their Lives

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Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stabbing Woman, Two Teens In Brownsville

The Aug. 20 incident left a 14- and 15-year-old stabbed as well as a 36-year-old woman.

New Brownsville Program To Help Reform Troubled Young Adults

The program is designed to help those who've had brush-ins with the law find work through teaching job-hunting skills.

Ax-Wielding Burglar Steals Dollar Tree Merchandise And Plumbing Supplies, Police Say

Police released a photo of the suspect wanted for burglarizing a Dollar Tree store and Brownsville home on Wednesday.

Man Stabs Teens and Woman In Brownsville Grocery Store, Police Say

The suspect, whom may go by Ty or Tyrone, attacked two teens and a woman in a Brownsville grocery store last month, police said.

Purse Thief Tackles And Punches Victim Outside Bodega, Police Say

The woman knocked her victim to the ground outside a grocery store on Hegeman Avenue, said police.

Empress Akua’s “It’s Cold Out There” Achieves Video Milestone

reggae artist Empress Akua’s “It’s Cold Out There” Achieves Video Milestone

Armed Teens Force Livery Cab To Crash During Robbery, Police Say

Police are looking for three teens who tried to rob a livery cab in East New York earlier this month.

Teens Charged With Attempted Murder Of Father And Son In Brownsville, Police Say

Three teenagers have been charged with attempted murder after attacking a father and son on a Brownsville street corner, said police.

Pregnant Woman Shot In The Head in Brownsville, Police Say

A 19-year-old pregnant woman was shot in the head on the corner of Dean Street and Howard Avenue Sunday afternoon, police said.

NYC City Council Election District 42: Candidates, Polling Places And More

Everything you need to know to vote in Tuesday's primary election in East New York.

107 New Affordable Brownsville Apartments Hit Housing Lottery

Snag a newly built one-bedroom for just $558 per month at 428 Saratoga Ave.

Brownsville Howard Johnson Robbed By Teen, Police Say

Police are looking for the teenager who screamed at a Howard Johnson employee then grabbed $600 from the register.

1-Year-Old Boy And Man Shot With Single Bullet In Brownsville, Police Say

Lyemel Summerville allegedly shot a 20-year-old and a one-year-old in Brownsville on Aug. 19, police said.

Teenager And Woman Shot In Broad Daylight In East New York, Officials Say

The teenager is in critical condition after he was shot in the torso and neck, said police.

Driver Runs Over Man's Foot Then Shoots Him In Leg When He Complains, Police Say

Police said a man in a green Honda ran over a 20-year-old's left foot then returned to shoot his left leg.

Man Beaten To Death For Offering His Neighbor's Girlfriend A Beer, Police Say

Hector Davila is accused of punching Kevin Ryant to the ground after he offered Davila's girlfriend a drink, police said.

Robbers Snatch $12K In Cash And Lottery Tickets From Bookstore, Laundromat, Police Say

Two men are wanted by police for a one-hour robbery spree in Canarsie.

Family Dollar Customers Hurl Merchandise And Punch Store Employee, Police Say

Two women are wanted for throwing store items at an employee then punching her in the face, said police.

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