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Bedford-Stuyvesant

April 01, 2013

Bed-Stuy Workers Fired For Reporting Unsafe Conditions, Lawsuit Says

A group of workers claim that the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation fired them in retaliation.

Williamsburg

March 21, 2013

Man Wrongfully Convicted in Rabbi's Murder Freed After 23 Years Behind Bars

Prosecutors vacated the wrongful conviction of David Ranta in the 1990 murder of a Williamsburg rabbi.

Williamsburg

March 21, 2013

Accused Williamsburg Hit-and-Run Driver Julio Acevedo Pleads Not Guilty

Julio Acevedo faces life in prison in the crash that killed a Hasidic couple and their baby.

Cobble Hill

March 08, 2013

Long Island College Hospital to Stay Open As Court Delays Decision

The court continued the restraining order on Long Island College Hospital's closure, Friday.

Park Slope

February 26, 2013

Brooklyn Couple Accused of Being 'Puppy Killers' Sues Pet Adoption Agency

A Brooklyn couple says they were labeled "puppy killers" by animal rescue groups for returning a dog.

Prospect-Lefferts Gardens

February 20, 2013

Gamblers Played the Ponies in Brooklyn Grocery Store's Basement, Police Say

Police said the basement of a Brooklyn grocery store acted as a gambing den taking horse-racing bets.

Downtown Brooklyn

February 11, 2013

Lamont Pride Acquitted of Top Murder Charge in Cop Killing

Lamont Pride was convicted of second degree murder but not aggravated murder in the point-blank shooting.

Bath Beach

February 07, 2013

Fifty-five Years for Brooklyn Principal Who Sexually Abused Students

Emanuel Yegutkin, 33, was sentenced to 55 years in prison for sexually abusing three young boys.

Midtown East

January 29, 2013

Family of Ad Exec Killed by Malfunctioning Elevator Sues Repair Firm

Suzanne Hart's father is suing Transel Elevator and Electric and its employees over her death.

Park Slope

January 29, 2013

City Moves to Shut Down Park Slope Salon it Claims Doubled as Gambling Den

The city wants to shut down a Park Slope beauty parlor for housing an alleged gambling den.

Williamsburg

January 22, 2013

Orthodox Counselor Sentenced to 103 Years in Prison for Sex Abuse

Satmar leader Nechemya Weberman was sentenced to 103 years in prison for sexually assaulting a girl.

Park Slope

January 04, 2013

Photos Show 'Heroes' Star Tawny Cypress' Beau Hitting Ex-Hubby, Lawyer Says

Video stills allegedly show Tawny Cypress' ex-husband getting beaten by her new beau in Park Slope.

Downtown Brooklyn

December 26, 2012

Man Indicted on Charges of Tossing Bleach Into Rabbi's Face

A Hasidic fishmonger was indicted on charges of assaulting an outspoken Brooklyn rabbi in Williamsburg.

Bensonhurst

December 19, 2012

Disco Party Ruined by Rap Music, Lawsuit Claims

A talent scout who planned a disco party was hustled by a Brooklyn club owner, a lawsuit claims.

Flatbush

December 12, 2012

Accused Brooklyn Serial Killer Goes on Courtroom Rant, Reports Say

Salvatore Perrone, 64, went on a rant during a court appearance, according to reports.