Brooklyn Man Nabbed in Westfield Short-Term Sex Ring Bust
Westfield police arrested two people after a short-term rental was allegedly used for prostitution; officers say they seized cash, cocaine and items tied to sex work. Federal partners assisted in the probe.
77 New Apartments Poised To Replace Myrtle Ave Strip In Bed-Stuy
An eight‑story, 77‑unit mixed‑use building has new DOB filings for 1123 Myrtle Avenue in Bed‑Stuy, with demolition permits already in place. The project lists Hamish Whitefield as architect and a local developer as owner.
Ex NYC Public Advocate Hopeful Busted In Alleged $1 Million Campaign Cash Scam
Federal prosecutors say Angela Aquino tried to pad her campaign's small‑donor totals to claim $1 million in city matching funds. The unsealed complaint and filings point to alleged foreign transfers, falsified contribution cards and personal expenses paid from campaign accounts.
Broke In The Big Apple, 20-Year Scramble Just To Afford A Down Payment
StreetEasy’s April data show a typical New Yorker would need about 20 years to save a 20% down payment on a median-priced NYC home, with big gaps by neighborhood.












