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Top Stories
- Borough President Runs for Congress: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has launched his campaign for the NY-7 congressional seat, seeking to replace the outgoing U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
- Arrest in DC Pipe Bomb Case: The FBI has made an arrest in the investigation into pipe bombs placed in Washington D.C. on the eve of the January 6 riot.
- Teen Hopes to Walk Again After Shooting: A 16-year-old, Nana Donkor, is in a hospital bed with a bullet lodged in his spine after a recent shooting, hoping he will be able to walk again.
- Fatal Neighbor Dispute: Two people were killed and an NYPD officer was shot during a dispute between neighbors in Brooklyn.
- Body of Fetus Found: A memorial is growing in Canarsie after the remains of a fetus were found in a bag behind a building.
Crime and Public Safety
- NYPD Officer Shot: An NYPD officer was shot in the face during a confrontation with an alleged murder suspect who returned to the scene of a crime and opened fire; the suspect was killed by police in the crossfire.
- Man Sentenced for Wife’s Murder: A Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for the stabbing death of his pregnant wife in a Williamsburg apartment.
- Serial Dine-and-Dasher Arrested: An alleged foodie influencer known for leaving high-end NYC restaurants without paying has been arrested.
- Moped Chain Snatchers: Police are searching for two men on a moped who have stolen $15,000 worth of jewelry by snatching necklaces off the street.
Community and Environment
- Flood Protections in Prospect Park: The city plans to build “nature-based” flash flood protections in Prospect Park and surrounding areas, an initiative backed by $68M in funding.
- Fare Agents on MTA Buses: The MTA is implementing “fare agents” citywide to crack down on fare evaders as it transitions fully to the OMNY system, with MetroCards no longer reloadable after the end of December.
- New Bookstore Opens: Two Brooklyn sisters opened
BEM Books & More
, a bookstore celebrating Black food stories, culture, and literature
. - Historic Districts Designated: Flatbush has secured two new historic districts following a Landmarks Preservation Commission vote.
For more information and updates, you can check local news sources like Brooklyn Paper, News 12 Brooklyn, and ABC7 New York.