One dead in Brooklyn laundromat shooting
A shooting at a Brooklyn laundromat left one person dead and another hurt Monday morning. Police were called to Utica Avenue and Ave J in Flatlands, near Xpr...
May 26, 2026Open source
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Brooklyn honors fallen service members in 159-year-old Memorial Day tradition Gold Star families, veterans...
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
May 26, 2026Open source
Brooklyn community mourns loss of devoted youth baseball coach
The Brooklyn baseball community is mourning the loss of longtime youth coach Jose Castro, whose decades of mentorship shaped the generations of young...
May 26, 2026Open source
Beloved Brooklyn baseball coach killed in fire mentored generations of kids
"It's just crushing," said the athletic director of the Bonnie Youth Club, where victim Jose Castro had been volunteering as a coach for 40 years.
May 26, 2026Open source
Devastated family of Brooklyn boy, 14, who died subway surfing begs other teens to stop
"Most of the times it ends up tragically," said Sharean Butler, who helped raise the victim, Akhi Butler, her cousin's son.
May 26, 2026Open source
’30 Rock’ star Grizz Chapman dies in his sleep at age 52
Grizz Chapman, the Brooklyn-born actor who made his name on "30 Rock," died this weekend. He was 52.
May 26, 2026Open source
Deadly fires under investigation in The Bronx & Brooklyn
Two deadly fires were under investigation in New York City Saturday. Two people were killed after fire burned on the second floor of a three story mixed-use...
May 23, 2026Open source
2 killed, 2 others injured after apartment fire breaks out in Flatbush, Brooklyn
Two people are dead and two others were injured after an apartment fire in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn on Friday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
2 people dead in East Flatbush fire, FDNY says The FDNY said it responded to a fire on the second floor of...
The FDNY said it responded to a fire on the second floor of a three-story building on Nostrand Ave., between Beverly Rd. and Cortelyou Rd.
May 23, 2026Open source
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association shaped public safety in Sunset Park The grassroots group pushed for b...
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
May 23, 2026Open source
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
New York City's iconic pizzerias and bagel shops may soon be forced to update their long-standing baking practices after state lawmakers moved to ban a commo...
May 22, 2026Open source
4 people hurt, including firefighter, in Red Hook brooklyn fire
John Del Giorno reports from over the scene in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
May 21, 2026Open source
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Knicks sweep Cavaliers and advance to first NBA Finals since 1999
For the first time in 27 years, the New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals.
May 26, 2026Open source
Proton therapy helps change outcome for New York cancer patient Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung c...
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more...
May 26, 2026Open source
Trump veers off-topic during speech in New York
He veered off-topic from the start, talking about voter identification, crime in cities, transgender women in sports and “Dumocrats.”
May 24, 2026Open source
The Knicks are the new bullies of the East — and soon, they’ll pick on a team their own size
History says the New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers are saying it without saying it, too.
May 24, 2026Open source
Memorial Day parades taking place across NYC this weekend Memorial Day parades are taking place all across...
Memorial Day parades and events are taking place all across New York on Monday.
May 24, 2026Open source
NYC faces rainy holiday weekend
While the rain New Yorkers are dealing with is not expected to pose major flooding threats this weekend, New York City officials say they’re implementing n...
May 23, 2026Open source
NYC beaches open for 2026 season on rainy, cold Memorial Day Weekend New York City beaches opened for the 2...
New York City beaches opened for the 2026 season Saturday as Memorial Day Weekend got off to a cold, rainy, windy start.
May 23, 2026Open source
Flagstaff mother accused of murder; NY explosion hurts dozens | Nightly Roundup
From a Flagstaff mother being indicted on several charges, including murder, to a New York explosion hurting dozens of people, here are your top stories for...
May 23, 2026Open source
1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that also injured 36 people, officials say
More than a dozen people were injured on Friday after a fire and explosion at a shipyard on Staten Island. (Adobe Stock)
May 23, 2026Open source
Judge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Friday threw out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against first lady Melania Trump, ruling that his “contorted” attempt to p...
May 22, 2026Open source
Oldest maps of New York City show where we've been, where we're going
Some of the oldest maps are on display at the New York Public Library to demonstrate the past of NYC and how it has shaped the future.
May 22, 2026Open source
New York may ban flour used in thousands of pizzerias and bagel shops
What is potassium bromate? It's a flour additive that apparently causes cancer, and is used to make a lot of dough.
May 22, 2026Open source
May 21 World Cup update: Hotel bookings, NYC ticket deal, Prince William rumors
Today’s World Cup update includes new questions about whether the tournament will deliver the expected tourism boost, a reported discounted ticket lottery...
May 21, 2026Open source
Mom who drowned 3 kids at New York City beach sentenced to 20 years to life
Erin Merdy was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on Wednesday for drowning her three young children in the ocean near Coney Island's boardwalk.
May 21, 2026Open source
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms bring flooded roadways, downed trees in New York City
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms led to flooding and downed trees in parts of New York City Wednesday night.
May 21, 2026Open source
Car catches fire and explodes near New York's Charging Bull statue
A car caught fire and exploded Tuesday evening in Lower Manhattan, sending thick black smoke into the air near the Charging Bull.
May 20, 2026Open source
Boost in state funding for NYC schools to help growing population of homeless students
All in, the changes will steer another $143 million in state resources to the city's schools. New York City has more than 150,000 students who lack a perma...
May 20, 2026Open source
James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox
Media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editor...
May 20, 2026Open source
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Brooklyn is in Kings County, New York.
Region: New York
ZIP Codes
11201, 11202, 11203, 11204, 11205, 11206, 11207, 11208, 11209, 11210, 11211, 11212, 11213, 11214, 11215, 11216, 11217, 11218, 11219, 11220, 11221, 11222, 11223, 11224, 11225, 11226, 11228, 11229, 11230, 11231, 11232, 11233, 11234, 11235, 11236, 11237, 11238, 11239, 11241, 11242, 11243, 11245, 11247, 11249, 11251, 11252, 11256
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Knicks sweep Cavaliers and advance to first NBA Finals since 1999
For the first time in 27 years, the New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals.
May 26, 2026Open source
Proton therapy helps change outcome for New York cancer patient Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung c...
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more...
May 26, 2026Open source
JetBlue’s ‘big bet’ on Fort Lauderdale: 150 daily flights by early 2027
The president of JetBlue Airways told Broward County business leaders that the New York-based carrier intends to make Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International...
May 25, 2026Open source
Trump veers off-topic during speech in New York
He veered off-topic from the start, talking about voter identification, crime in cities, transgender women in sports and “Dumocrats.”
May 24, 2026Open source
The Knicks are the new bullies of the East — and soon, they’ll pick on a team their own size
History says the New York Knicks are going to the NBA Finals. The Cleveland Cavaliers are saying it without saying it, too.
May 24, 2026Open source
Family mystery revisited: Granddaughter searches for truth in 45-year-old disappearance WLWT
Charlotte Heimann vanished after leaving a psychiatric center in Rochester, New York, and her granddaughter has been conducting her own investigation.
May 24, 2026Open source
Memorial Day parades taking place across NYC this weekend Memorial Day parades are taking place all across...
Memorial Day parades and events are taking place all across New York on Monday.
May 24, 2026Open source
NYC faces rainy holiday weekend
While the rain New Yorkers are dealing with is not expected to pose major flooding threats this weekend, New York City officials say they’re implementing n...
May 23, 2026Open source
NYC beaches open for 2026 season on rainy, cold Memorial Day Weekend New York City beaches opened for the 2...
New York City beaches opened for the 2026 season Saturday as Memorial Day Weekend got off to a cold, rainy, windy start.
May 23, 2026Open source
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