Brooklyn Landlord Torched Family Home While Kids Slept, Gets 10 Years in Prison
A Brooklyn landlord was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to setting a Cypress Hills home ablaze in September 2023. The blaze trapped six children and led to a dramatic rooftop rescue.
Brooklyn Clinic Boss Guilty in $52 Million Suboxone Scam
A federal jury convicted the owner of American Medical Centers of running a $52M Medicare/Medicaid fraud and Suboxone diversion scheme that paid cash kickbacks. The verdict grew out of undercover recordings and extensive trial evidence.
Feds Flag NYC Ed-Tech Startup Over Overseas SBIR Work
Federal prosecutors say LangInnov settled after allegedly performing SBIR‑funded R&D overseas, a possible breach of NSF rules. The U.S. Attorney’s office framed the move as enforcement of domestic R&D requirements.
Boerum Hill Mega Sauna Turns Atlantic Avenue Into a Steamy Stage
Bathhouse’s Atlantic Avenue outpost opened this spring with a 100+ capacity event sauna and hosted national Aufguss performances, blending wellness with spectacle. The new venue adds pools, thermal rooms and nightly programming to Boerum Hill.
Ocean Ave Ambush Shooter Slammed With 25-to-Life In Flatbush
A Flatbush man was sentenced to 25 years to life for an Aug. 19, 2020 Ocean Avenue shooting that killed a teen and left a bystander paralyzed. Prosecutors say the gunman fired from a parked car.
Brooklyn Tenants Say They’re ‘Prisoners’ In Building With Busted Elevators And No Gas
Disabled tenants at 1933 Union St say broken elevators and months without cooking gas have left wheelchair users trapped and prompted federal and housing‑court suits. Advocates say management has been unresponsive.
Mamdani Drafts Summer Welcome Corps To Greet World Cup Crowds
A new city volunteer program will station New Yorkers at high‑traffic sites this summer to help World Cup fans and other visitors navigate the city.












