Brooklyn GodSquad Ex-Boss Dodges Jail, Gets Three Years Probation
Edward Richard Hinds, former head of the GodSquad, was sentenced to three years' probation after pleading guilty to endangering a child. The case has renewed scrutiny of city-funded anti-violence programs.
Top NY Court Smacks Kings County Plea Deals Over Abuse Survivor Rights
The Court of Appeals ruled April 23 that prosecutors may not condition pleas on survivors waiving DVSJA hearings, reversing a lower court and remanding the case. The decision preserves survivors’ ability to seek trauma‑informed sentencing.
Drones To Haul Cargo Across East River In Bold Brooklyn And Manhattan Test
Port Authority and Skyports will launch a yearlong drone cargo trial over the East River starting April 27 to test fast, low‑emission deliveries, including medical supplies.
Long‑Troubled Williamsburg Trader Joe’s Site Snapped Up On Kent Avenue
A waterfront parcel at 206 Kent Ave tied to plans for a Williamsburg Trader Joe’s sold on April 23, 2026, ending years of ownership churn and raising questions about Kent Avenue retail.
Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Fugitive Busted After Overseas Escape That Left 11-Year-Old Critical
A Brooklyn man was arrested after returning to the U.S., ending a months-long search in the Ocean Parkway hit-and-run that critically injured an 11‑year‑old.












