Surveillance video captured the moment the out-of-control van barreled into the clinic along Flatbush Avenue on July 4, causing significant damage to the building.

Dollar van crashes into Flatbush healthcare clinic, owner seeks answers from police

Residents on West 8th Street said the tree came down Friday night during the storm. The loud sound it produced had many saying it reminded them of Superstorm Sandy.



Gravesend residents spend sweltering Fourth of July waiting for power restoration following storm damage

The City Council passed Intro 910-A on June 30, repealing the requirement for roll-down security gates to have a see-through section to the businesses behind it, as opposed to the solid covering that many businesses use citywide. 

See-through security gate requirement repealed for businesses as part of city budget

A new cooling center will open on Wednesday at 259 Bristol St. Health officials say the center is part of a broader effort to protect residents who may not have access to air conditioning or who face higher risks during heat waves.

State of emergency declared as extreme heat moves into Brooklyn

The incident happened around 6:40 p.m. near Flushing Avenue and Commodore Barry Park.

10 people injured after being struck by motorized scooter inside Brooklyn park

Crowds were so dense around Toñita’s Caribbean Social Club, the longtime community anchor that inspired the festival, that the storefront was barely visible.

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