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Federal prosecutors allege that Mr. Jafferakos exploited minors he met through the church-run basketball league, and he was ordered detained by a magistrate judge on Thursday

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Brooklyn basketball coach arrested for allegedly paying minors to make sexual videos

Surveillance images released by the NYPD show suspects wanted in connection with the Sept. 19, 2025, beating of a 66-year-old man outside 1789 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn

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Man, 66, beaten after confronting smoking teens in Flatlands: NYPD

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In a ‘critical first step,’ City Council to fund low-cost spay and neuter pilot program at Flatbush Cats

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Work on Flatbush Avenue redesign to start next week; DOT to remove vehicle lanes in favor of bus lanes and pedestrian space

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Mayor Eric Adams.

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Adams slams Mamdani and Sliwa, claims there’s a ‘coordinated effort’ to ‘undermine’ his campaign

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Landmarks approves updated design for new build on historic Bed-Stuy block

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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Brooklyn turns up the heat at 12th annual NYC Hot Sauce Expo

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Brooklyn!

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Things to do this weekend with the kids in NYC

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Bay Ridge

Tribeca Pediatrics expands Bay Ridge footprint with new Fort Hamilton office

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Where things stand in the NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani remains in strong position, experts say, with 6 weeks till vote

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Fall Harvest Festival

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden embraces autumn at Fall Harvest Fest on Oct. 25

By Olivia Seaman

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WindScape Brooklyn, New York’s first offshore wind education center, opens in Sunset Park

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Eckhart Beer Co. opens taproom and brewery in Bushwick, serving European-style beers and bites

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2025 NYC mayor's race

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo re-endorsed by Teamsters Joint Council 16 that backed him in primary

FILE - A man in custody was found dead in his cell at the George R. Vierno Center at Rikers Island on Saturday, Aug. 23.

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amNY Your Vote: Where does the next NYC mayor stand on the future of Rikers Island?

firefighter in Brooklyn looks up at scene where man was found dead

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Man dies in Brooklyn after being set on fire and falling from rooftop: sources

NYC e-bike riders must slow down starting Oct. 24 under the city’s new speed rules

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NYC e-bike speed limit will take effect next month; how fast will riders be able to go?

An NYPD officer on the beat

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Bleeding blue: Why active NYPD cops say police response times for New Yorkers in need are getting longer

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Kids & Education

FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence is looking for Brooklyn’s favorite teacher

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Sports

Brooklyn Nets bring back famous Notorious B.I.G.-inspired jerseys, plan Biggie-themed games

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Queens Born and Raised: 6 Must-Reads by Local Authors

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