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Scarred Man Exposed Himself To Girl On Brooklyn F Train, Cops Say

A man with a scar on his right cheek licked his lips and exposed himself to a 12-year-old on an F train in Kensington, police said.

Transit Cop Pistol Whipped Man He Rear-Ended, Brooklyn DA Says

Michael Baror was charged with beating a driver with his gun and handcuffs after rear-ending him on New Years Day, prosecutors said.

Public Hearing Scheduled To Discuss Kensington Developments

Brooklyn Community Board 7 will hold a public hearing Wednesday night on a developer's proposal to rezone a Caton Place lot for high-rises.

Cuomo Looking For Candidates To Replace Rogue Felder: Reports

State Senator Simcha Felder will not rejoin the Democratic caucus in the State Senate, preventing the party from a majority.

Cuomo To Felder: Rejoin Democrats Before November

The Central Brooklyn State Senator, elected as a Democrat, announced this week he will continue to caucus with Republicans.

Democrat Simcha Felder Will Remain With Republicans: Reports

The democratic state senator who represents central Brooklyn announced he'll continue to caucus with Republicans.

Cops Nab Man Who Crept Into Young Brooklyn Girl's Bed

Isaac Hernandez, the man police say crept into a Brooklyn home and crawled into the bed of a 14-year-old girl, was arrested Wednesday.

Affordable Brooklyn Apartments Hit Housing Lottery

Find out if you qualify.

Prospect Park To Get Misting And Fitness Stations

The $750,000 project is expected to be completed by spring 2019, park officials said.

Beer Bashes And Prince Sing-Alongs | Brooklyn Weekend Events

Enter the beer mansion. Belt your favorite Prince song. Explore a bazaar. Do something Brooklyn.

Massive Fire Spreads Through Brooklyn Home, Says FDNY

Firefighters battle a four-alarm blaze inside a Brooklyn home Wednesday afternoon, according to the FDNY.

Vote: What's The Worst Grocery Store In NYC?

It's time for Patch to name the worst grocery store in New York City. We need your help.

You Can Pick Which Windsor Terrace Project Gets City Funding

It's up to you to decide whether the Participatory Budget funds a new soccer field or better sinks and cabinets for local kindergarteners.

New Affordable Senior Housing Available in Brooklyn

Selfhelp Community Services is pleased to announce that applications are available for 39 affordable apartments located at 333 Lenox Road.

Pet Owners Fear Brooklyn Vet Is Harming Their Animals

Claire Rust believes Clayton, her once healthy 8-month-old cat, died because of his treatment at Pet Haven Animal Hospital. She's not alone.

Keeping the Promise:

108 Year Old Holocaust Survivor Receives Burial in Israel

Brooklyn Flasher Attacks Teen And Woman In 5-Minute Rampage: NYPD

A man attacked a teenaged girl on a Brooklyn street Friday morning, minutes before he exposed himself to a woman, police said.

Woman Needs 93 Stitches After Brooklyn McDonald's Slashing: NYPD

Police are looking for the man who repeatedly slashed an 18-year-old girl's face outside a Brooklyn McDonald's.

Worker's Foot Cut Off By Saw At Kensington Construction Site: DOB

The construction worker was rushed in serious condition to Maimonides Medical Center, said FDNY.

WATCH LIVE: National School Walkouts In Brooklyn

Find out if there's a protest planned at your kid's school.

Kensington Stables' Secret Buyer Is BK Concrete Mogul: Report

John Quadrozzi Jr., owner of Gowanus Bay Terminal, is the secret buyer who saved Kensington Stables from bankruptcy, Crain's reported.

Enraged Subway Panhandler Beats Man Who Had No Cash To Give: NYPD

Police are looking for the panhandler who beat a man, fracturing his elbow and ribs, because the straphanger had no money to give him.

Windsor Terrace Cook Could Win $10K On 'Top Chef' Thursday

Chris Scott is one of two "Top Chef" contestants vying to become a fan favorite, a distinction that comes with a $10,000 prize.

Whole Foods Or Key Food: Which Is NYC's Worst Grocery Store?

What's worse, $18 cucumber pepper quinoa juice or a dusty can of expired Spam? You decide.

Brooklyn Cop Masturbated In Front Of Fellow Officers: Prosecutors

NYPD officer Anthony Avosso masturbated in cop cars and exposed himself on the subway in front of female colleagues, prosecutors said

BK Reps Want More Cops At 'Dangerous' Corner After Fatal Crash

Kensington representatives called for action after a second pedestrian was killed at the intersection at Ocean Parkway and Church Avenue.

Man Killed When Truck Turns Onto Ocean Parkway: NYPD

A truck making a right turn onto Ocean Parkway slammed into a pedestrian and killed him Tuesday night, police said.

City Dumps Plans For $300K Toilet Near Prospect Park

The DOT decided not to pursue its public toilet project after Windsor Terrace residents complained they were "just dumping it there."

Armed Cops Won't Stop School Shootings, Brooklynites Tell Senator

State Senator Simcha Felder wants to station cops outside every NYC school. Brooklyn residents want evidence it will work.

Teens Threaten Brooklyn School Shooting After Florida, NYPD Says

“We're gunning down tmrw,” the teens wrote, according to police. “Don't come to school tomorrow.”

Activists Beg Kensington's State Senator To Support NY Health Act

More than 25 Brooklyn grassroots organizations co-authored a letter to Sen. Simcha Felder pleading with him to pass the New York Health Act.

Congresswoman Promises To Fight Post Office Problems In Brooklyn

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke will investigate USPS problems that Patch learned include brawling postal workers, stolen money and ruined mail.

These Are The 'Worst Post Offices' In NYC, Patch Readers Say

Get ready for fist fights, mutinies and some very long waits.

New Bike Shop Opening On Church Ave In Kensington

A sign promising a new bike and repair shop appeared on Church Avenue this week.

'Worst' Post Office Finds New Way To Torment

Kensington Station Post Office workers are parallel parking on the sidewalk.

80-Year-Old Woman Hit By Jeep In Kensington, Police Say

The 80-year-old was jaywalking on Ocean Parkway when she was struck by a 2015 Jeep, police said.

Brooklyn Super Bowl Parties: Here's Where To Watch The Big Game

No matter where you are in Brooklyn, there is a Super Bowl party for you.

Windsor Terrace Street Should Become 1-Way Truck Route, DOT Says

“This is the option that sucks the least," said Department of Transportation project manager Michael Klatsky.

This $300K Self-Cleaning Toilet Could Be Coming To Prospect Park

Plans are underway to install a self-sanitizing toilet on Prospect Park Southwest and West 16th Street.