Brooklyn Gambling Den Heist Ends In Guard’s Killing, Feds Say
Three men received decades in prison after federal prosecutors said they killed a Brownsville security guard during a 2020 robbery. The case relied on surveillance and other evidence shown at trial.
Brooklyn Charger Brand Casely Hit With Fiery Recall Do-Over
Casely and federal safety officials reannounced a recall of about 429,200 Power Pod chargers after fresh reports of overheating and fires. Owners are being told to stop using affected E33A units and follow the company’s replacement steps.
Roaches, Mold And Dead Stoves: Sheepshead Bay Tenants Say Landlord Is Missing In Action
Tenants at two Sheepshead Bay buildings say years of roaches, rats, mold and broken appliances have gone unaddressed while management and the city fail to act.
Brooklyn Classroom Aide Busted After Cops Say He Dropped 10-Year-Old On School Floor
A Brooklyn paraprofessional was arrested after allegedly dropping a 10-year-old inside a Brownsville school; the DOE has suspended the staffer and an arraignment is pending.
Bed-Stuy Road Rage Bust Cuffs 77-Year-Old ‘Bounty Hunter’ With Toy Gun
A 77-year-old man who told police he was a bounty hunter was arrested in Bed‑Stuy after allegedly brandishing a fake pistol; officers say they found imitation police gear in his car. Prosecutors have charged him with menacing and criminal impersonation.
New 31-Story Rental Tower Muscles Into Downtown Brooklyn Skyline
A 31-story tower at 202 Tillary has finished construction, delivering 465 apartments and 120 affordable homes to Downtown Brooklyn. The building includes retail and amenity spaces.
Locker Rat Stalks Bushwick Planet Fitness As Cops Hunt Serial Thief
Police released images of a person wanted in locker thefts at the Bushwick Planet Fitness. Investigators say the same suspect is linked to more than a dozen reported thefts since December.
Brooklyn Feds Toast Win In Sayville Motel Sex-Trafficking Horror Case
Federal prosecutors hailed a win Wednesday in the Sayville Motor Lodge trafficking case and said the result could bring justice to survivors. Officials credited the FBI and Suffolk County police.
Hochul Puts $70 Million On The Line To Guard New York’s Faith Hubs
Hochul says New York will invest up to $70M to help nonprofits and houses of worship shore up security. The funding targets physical and cybersecurity upgrades administered by DCJS.












