According to FDNY, the fire was caused by lithium-ion batteries, many of which were discarded into hazmat material bins left at the scene. 

FDNY: Lithium-ion batteries to blame for garbage truck fire in Downtown Brooklyn

Rows of flowers at Dragonetti Nursery in Mill Basin are noticeably thinner than usual for late April. 

Cold snaps put gardeners on hold as Brooklyn nurseries protect spring plants

The athletic field next to the tennis courts is currently a cracked expanse of asphalt, scattered with decommissioned basketball hoops and the remnants of an old baseball diamond.

Community to help choose how $15M will be used to upgrade McCarren Park field

When workers reviewed their security footage, they discovered video of a man walking up to the door, placing the sticker with the words "Pee on Hamas" written on it, and then leaving.

Exclusive: Police investigate vandalism outside Palestinian‑owned bagel shop in Prospect Heights

Several shoppers told News 12 they did not notice the sign until it was pointed out to them.

Shoppers question biometric data collection at McDonald Avenue ShopRite

Residents in adjacent buildings say firefighters knocked on their doors around 11:30 a.m., ordering them to evacuate out of concern that additional walls could fail..

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