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A state report found prosecutors could not disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that officers' deadly force in a May 2025 Brownsville shooting was justified; no criminal charges will be filed.
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Pure Blossoms opened at 716 Amsterdam Ave as New York’s 600th licensed cannabis store, a local milestone that spotlights equity programs and lingering licensing delays.
Real Estate & Development in ...
GDC Properties bought a 30‑unit Carroll Gardens building at 335 Carroll St for about $24.1M, transferring ownership from a Mack family entity and marking a notable Brooklyn multifamily trade.
Politics & Govt in ...
A former Livingston County conservative says the AG's press release falsely branded him a thief and is suing Letitia James for damages.
Four people allegedly forced a 51‑year‑old from his car on March 23 in front of 50 2 Avenue; one suspect displayed a firearm. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $3,500 for tips.
A Rockland County man and the Firearms Policy Coalition sued in Manhattan federal court to overturn New York’s Times Square gun ban, arguing licensed carriers need self‑defense in public.
A 43-year-old man is expected to recover after a late-night stabbing at the Van Dyke Houses in Brownsville while police search for a suspect seen in a blue hoodie.
An Italian sales executive pleaded guilty in Brooklyn after prosecutors say he arranged U.S.-made ammunition shipments that were rerouted to Russia.
Food & Drinks in ...
Arwa Yemeni Coffee has leased 2,000 square feet at 310 North Seventh in Williamsburg on a 10-year deal — the brand’s first New York City outpost. The tenancy arrives as Yemeni cafés gain traction locally.
Uotora, the tiny Crown Heights omakase counter, will close after service on Tuesday, ending nearly eight years of neighborhood sushi.
A Manhattan judge refused to dismiss Wells Fargo’s breach suit against JPMorgan over a $481M loan tied to a 2019 Chetrit portfolio, sending the case into discovery.
Hyderabadi Zaiqa has expanded into a larger 9th Avenue spot in Hell's Kitchen, adding dining rooms and a bar while its W52nd counter switches to takeout.
Court filings include surveillance of MDC Brooklyn detainees stacking furniture to pull a rope loaded with drugs, cigarettes and a scalpel.
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