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Dog Walker's Fatal Fall May Have Been Caused by Pooches, NYPD Says

The dog walker died after falling down a flight of stairs on Carroll Street, police said.

Citywide Ferry Dock Location in Red Hook Up For Review

Officials will discuss potential dock locations and details of the ferry service.

'Prehistoric' Looking Sturgeon Washes Up on Red Hook Rocks

The 6-foot fish was spotted by shoppers behind Fairway Market.

Red Hook's Grindhaus Ditches 'Fancy' Feel for Comfort Food

The tiny eatery is committing to its original goal of being a "neighborhood joint," the owner said.

Red Hook's Only Thai Restaurant Opens on Van Brunt Street

Kao Soy opened its doors at 283 Van Brunt St. Monday.

Red Hook Trolley Cars Could Be Dumped, New Owners Say

If a new home isn't found, the Red Hook trolley cars could be dismantled and thrown away.

Banksy's Red Hook Heart Preserved with Plexiglass Sheet

The building's owner added a plexiglass sheet to the artwork after it was tagged Monday, reports say.

Banksy's Heart Spotted in Red Hook

A red heart balloon by Banksy just went up on King Street in Red Hook, according to Animal New York.

City Expands IKEA Ferry Service in Red Hook Starting Memorial Day

The IKEA ferry will collaborate with the city to reduce waiting times for weekend riders this summer.

Brooklyn Comic Artist Gives Red Hook a New Hero

"The Red Hook," Brooklyn's newest pulp hero, was inspired by the neighborhood.

New Bike Lanes and Parking Planned for Waterfront, Park Slope and Gowanus

New bike lanes are planned for Union and Sackett streets between Third Avenue and Van Brunt Street.

Van Brunt Street Restaurants Reopen For First Time Since Hurricane Sandy

The Good Fork and Homemade in Red Hook began serving patrons for New Year's.

Huge Trash Heap Sits Uncollected for Weeks on Red Hook Commercial Strip

A trash pile on Van Brunt Street has grown longer than half a block.

Bloomberg Meets Small Business Owners Over Coffee in Red Hook

The mayor met with owners of small businesses in Red Hook affected by Hurricane Sandy.

New Grassroots Groups Navigate Fundraising for Red Hook Businesses

Residents and community leaders have started two fundraising groups for neighborhood businesses.

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TriBeCa Mayor: Terror Suspect Should 'Rot in Prison' But Not Face Death Penalty

Mayor Bill de Blasio said terror suspect Sayfullo Saipov should be spared the death penalty.

West Village Ellen Barkin Fumes on Twitter Over Detectives Response Time to Burglary

The actress spotted the suspect outside her third-floor balcony, sources said.

TriBeCa 48,000 Students With Disabilities Not Getting Help They Need, DOE Admits

A shortage of bilingual therapists has made the problem especially difficult in some districts.

Long Island City 'That's What Happens,' Says Driver Who Ran Over Teen 3 Times for Egging Car

The victim suffered a fractured skull base, multiple spinal fractures, bruised lungs and other injuries.

Crown Heights VIDEO: Massive Water Main Break on Crown Heights Street Forces Evacuations

The break happened just after 4 a.m. on Pacific Street near Albany Avenue.

TriBeCa 'We Were Just Doing Our Job,' Says NYPD Officer Who Shot Terror Suspect

Officer Ryan Nash shot Sayfullo Saipov who killed eight people with a rented truck, officials said.

Ditmars Row of 5 Astoria Stores Housing Decades-Old Bakery Sold for $7.2M

The new owners have no plans to change the properties, according to a realtor who brokered the deal.

TriBeCa Terrorist Plotted Deadly Truck Attack for Weeks in Name of ISIS, Police Say

The deadly attack left eight people dead and a dozen injured, officials said.

Greenwich Village Here Are the 8 People Killed in the West Side Terror Attack

Five men from Argentina, a woman from Belgium, a West Village resident and a man from N.J. were killed.

Civic Center Williamsburg's Controversial Pfizer Rezoning Approved by City Council

The vote paves the way for developers to build a complex with retail space and 1,146 apartments.

Kew Gardens Forest Park Bird Feeders to Return in Coming Weeks, City Says

The Queens County Bird Club is hoping to install two bird feeders in the park by the end of November.

Civic Center Terrorist Planned to Continue Killing Spree at Brooklyn Bridge, Feds Say

Sayfullo Saipov was charged by federal prosecutors on Wednesday with aiding ISIS in a terror attack.

East Harlem Survivors of Opioid Epidemic Showcase Artwork at East Harlem Gallery

A new art gallery features the work of recovering addicts in East Harlem.

Park Slope PHOTOS: Nitehawk's Prospect Park Renovation Reveals Vaudeville Stage

Catwalks, balconies, a secret staircase and elaborate ceiling panels were uncovered at the theater.

Corona Group Tries to Save 'Harold and the Purple Crayon' Author's Home

Preservation groups are writing letters — in crayon — to the library, which owns the home.