Police Arrest Gary Oliver for Stabbing Eric Adams Campaign Volunteer
Oliver, 34, has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the June 20 attack.
Statue of George Floyd Vandalized Day Before Chauvin Sentencing
According to police, Floyd's face and the inscription were spraypainted black. The words "Patriot Front" were sprayed in white over the gold lettering on the side of the statue.
Mama Duck Leads Ducklings Through NYC Traffic Before Stopping in Bagel Shop
"No word on what they ordered," joked the author of the Twitter thread. After their stroll, the Brooklyn ducks were safely escorted to a nearby park.
Woman Allegedly Tosses Pepper at Baby While Hurling Racial Slurs in NY
"I spoke to my children and I let them know that we're humankind. We're going to stand together," the mother said. A mother and her two children were victims of a racially fueled attack in Brooklyn on Friday, and the incident is being investigated as a hate crime.
Drug Deal Foiled When Weed is Thrown From Roof and Seized by Pedestrians
On the night of June 1, a stretch of sidewalk on Eighth Avenue in Brooklyn became the site of a human feeding frenzy as pedestrians rushed to seize handfuls of marijuana that had seemingly fallen from the sky.
Woman Throws Infant and Toddler Out of Window, Jumps After Them Naked
An NYPD source said that the infant is in critical condition while the mother and toddler suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Jewish Teens in NYC Assaulted by Group Demanding They Yell 'Kill All Jews'
Several local lawmakers in the Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities said the attackers allegedly demanded the teens chant phrases such as "free Palestine" before the assault.
Man Accused of Setting Fire to NYC Synagogue Facing Federal Charges
A Brooklyn, New York, man has been arrested and is facing federal arson charges for setting a fire to a yeshiva and synagogue on May 19, according to a statement provided from the U.S. Department of Justice Saturday.
Head of Baby Jesus Knocked Off in Vandalization of Brooklyn Statue
"We are definitely concerned that there is a pattern of hate crimes against Catholics," Monsignor Anthony M. Hernandez of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn in New York City said after two instances of vandalism within three days.
Asian Woman's Pet Cat Killed in Vicious Attack from Cruel Family on Walk
A couple's afternoon stroll with her pets turned fatal after a family allegedly attacked them and and their animals, and ultimately led to their cat's untimely death.
Ambulance Flips in Brooklyn Crash Leaving Patient Dead, Nine injured
Police have confirmed the deceased is 95-year-old Brooklyn resident Fruma Grosbard.
Car Plows Into Group of Pedestrians in Flatbush, Brooklyn
Six injuries were reported, with three considered serious but not life-threatening and the other three minor.
Robo-Police Dog Has People Worried About Secret Surveillance
The NYPD's announcement about a recent investigation involving a robot dog has left people with concerns about its future uses and sci-fi scenarios.
Young Steve Buscemi Trends After Actor Is Mistaken for Donovan Leitch
A photo of actor Donovan Leitch has gone viral after it was wrongly identified as Steve Buscemi, with Twitter users using the opportunity to show love for the "Boardwalk Empire" actor.
NY Bishop Talks About Supreme Court Ruling on COVID Restrictions
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said that he didn't feel that the Supreme Court ruling was protesting lockdowns in the way that Pope Francis spoke about those who opposed restrictions.
NYPD Officers Blare 'Trump 2020' Using Patrol Car Speakers, Violate Code
"Trump 2020. Put it on Facebook, put it on YouTube...tough guy," an NYPD officer dared a pedestrian who recorded the incident in Brooklyn.
Orthodox Jews vs New York—Why State is Battling Anti-lockdown Protests
Members of the Orthodox Jewish community believe they've been unfairly targeted following the recent rise in COVID-19 cases.
NYC Orthodox Jewish Activist Arrested After Journalist Assaulted
Tischler, a candidate for Brooklyn's City Council, has become a leading figure in the fight against COVID-19 restrictions in New York.
Brooklyn Council Candidate Calls NYC Mayor's Wife 'Retard' During Protest
"And if you think, Mrs. de Blasio...retard, woman, crook, whatever you are, you think you're gonna get elected to borough president? You will not be elected," Heshy Tischler said.
Petition to Name Brooklyn Building After Ruth Bader Ginsburg Signed By 100K
A Brooklyn native, Justice Ginsburg grew up in Midwood and made history as the second female justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Transgender Woman's Body Found On New York Rooftop, Sparks Investigation
Police are investigating after the body of a transgender woman was found on the rooftop of a building in Brooklyn, New York City.
NYC Couple Removed From Ferry for Refusing Masks, Blame Black Lives Matter
They were confronted by fellow ferry passengers and NYPD officers Saturday night after refusing the captain's orders to either wear a mask or find another way home.
NYC Shootings Surpass 2019 Year-End Totals, City Leaders Demand Help
The New York Police Department reported 777 shootings in 2020 through August 1, totaling more victims and incidents than 2019 in its entirety.
Three-Story Building Collapses in Brooklyn
New York City firefighters reported to the scene of a collapsed building in the Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn on Wednesday.
NYPD Officer Faces Charges After Alleged Assault of Brooklyn Protester
"First he threw my phone and then he threw me," protester Dounya Zayer said about the incident.
After Quieter Night in George Floyd Unrest, New Death Stirs Outrage
Jamel Floyd, 35, who was asthmatic, died after he was sprayed with pepper spray in his cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center.
Two NY Cops Among Five Injured in Brooklyn Shootings Unrelated to Protests
A spokesperson for the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information said in a Tuesday statement to Newsweek, "Confirmed police involved shooting unrelated to protests/looting."
Cuomo Asks Attorney General to Investigate Clashes During NYC Protest
The demonstrators crowded together at Brooklyn' Barclays Center, where over 200 arrests were made by the New York City Police Department following violent clashes.
NYPD Breaks Up 100+ Synagogue Crowd, No Arrests Amid Anti-Semitism Claims
The NYPD recently dispersed a school with 60+ students who were meeting in secret, but data shows that officers have been targeting Black and Hispanic residents the most.
Brooklyn Now Has More COVID-19 Deaths than any County in America
Coronavirus deaths in Brooklyn outnumber totals in every state except New Jersey, Massachusetts, Michigan and New York as a whole.