Brooklyn, NY - A 64-year-old MTA employee was slashed in the neck late Monday night inside the Nostrand Avenue subway station, sparking a police manhunt for the suspect who fled into the darkness. The attack happened around 10:30 p.m., when the on-duty transit worker was standing on the roadbed of the southbound tunnel. An unidentified man approached and struck without warning, cutting the victim on the left side of his neck with an unknown object before running off on foot in an unknown direction.
FDNY ambulances are taking longer to reach life-threatening medical emergencies for the fourth consecutive year, according to the city's latest Mayor's Management Report, with union leaders blaming chronic understaffing and a lack of investment by City Hall. The data show ambulances took an average of 11 minutes and 21 seconds to respond to life-threatening emergencies in fiscal year 2025 - up 29 seconds from 2024 and nearly two minutes longer than in 2021, when the average was 9 minutes and 34 seconds.
For under a million dollars, one can find all sorts of housing configurations: park- and subway-adjacent studios, one-bedrooms hidden in carriage houses or former shoe factories, and even the occasional true two-bedroom. We're combing the market for particularly spacious, nicely renovated, or otherwise worth-a-look apartments at various six-digit price points. This week, a one-bedroom in Williamsburg with strong Marfa vibes and a top-floor corner unit right off Vanderbilt Avenue in Prospect Heights.
A 32-year-old woman was killed by the driver of a Tesla early on Saturday morning in Brooklyn, police said. The driver was heading westbound on Meserole Street at around 2:30 a.m. when he slammed into Alexandra Huggins, who had been cycling southbound on Leonard Street. She suffered severe body trauma, according to police, and later died at Woodhull Hospital. Police said they are looking for the driver of a blue Tesla, but could not specify the model.
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and more than 25 co-sponsors introduced the Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act shortly after the rally. The measure would direct the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to establish and enforce minimum wage standards, paid sick and vacation leave, benefits, and expanded training requirements for security guards. It also would create a Security Guard Advocate within the agency to educate guards and employers about the new mandates and handle complaints.
The 12th annual NYC Hot Sauce Expo turned up the heat at Industry City on Sept. 20, drawing spice lovers from across the tri-state area looking to tempt - and test - their taste buds. From Carolina Reaper bobbing contests to craft cocktails, local beers, and what organizers call the "Emmy Awards of hot sauce," the day was a flaming celebration of flavor for all who dared attend.
Known as the Flatbush Avenue bus priority project, the goal is get city buses moving faster. According to the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), the average bus speed on Flatbush Avenue is often four mph. Citywide, bus speeds have been reported as slow as eight mph. DOT and transit advocates have said that center-running bus lanes and other enhancements on the corridor will speed up bus travel, in part, by reducing traffic congestion.
New York City's e-bike riders will have to slow down in October when a new citywide speed limit goes into effect. Mayor Eric Adams will announce later Wednesday that enforcement of the new 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal-assist commercial bicycles will begin on Oct. 24. Adams first signaled the plan back in June, promising clear, consistent rules for riders and pedestrians after complaints about speeding e-bikes in crowded city streets, saying the change would align with the current legal speed limit for e-scooters.
Police in Brooklyn are investigating after a man was found dead Tuesday night, possibly after being set on fire and falling from a roof. According to police sources, cops from the 61st Precinct rushed to 1930 East 2nd St. in Gravesend at around 7:45 p.m. on Sept. 23 after they received a report of a man on fire. Arriving on the scene, the officers say they discovered a man unconscious and unresponsive.
The revival of the Brooklyn Camo uniform is more than just a style move - it's a cultural event. The return will be paired with a custom Biggie-themed court and a special series of "Biggie Nights," created in partnership with the Estate of The Notorious B.I.G. The first of these nights will tip off on Tuesday, November 11, featuring special halftime performances, a Biggie bobblehead giveaway, and an in-arena experience that celebrates the rapper's enduring influence.
Last week, we released the annual Mayor's Management Report our city's report card. It details precisely how much progress we have made over the last fiscal year, between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, and provides updated metrics that track the efforts of city government. Our agencies are being held to the highest standards of efficiency and accountability, and the results are proving it.
Unveiled on Sept. 18, the vibrant piece of public art celebrates the resilience, strength and hopes of single mothers and their children, anchoring a collaboration between the Jeremiah Program and the Groundswell Community Memorial Project. The 12-foot-long, 10-foot-tall mural was designed and painted by 15 young artists from Groundswell's Voices Her'd program, led by teaching artist Mimi Ditkoff and assistant teaching artist Mahogany Brown. The team worked hand in hand with mothers in the program, transforming their personal stories into brushstrokes of empowerment.
For Imani-Ligon Chambers, a 21-year-old Black American college student from Manhattan, managing her frizzy, curly hair has always been a challenge - made harder by her nut allergies, which rule out common hair oils like coconut and almond. That's why she relies on products made with shea butter, a longtime staple in Black hair care. "Hair products containing shea butter are the only ray of hope for my frizzy curly hair," Chambers said.
It was incredible. It was the first championship for the team in six years - their last year as a short-season affiliate in the New York-Penn League - so it's been a while since they had won.
Part of an impressive Romanesque Revival row, this Crown Heights townhouse is filled with woodwork, mantels, interior shutters, and other period details alongside some modern updates. The rear parlor now incorporates a sleek kitchen and there are new skylights on the top floor, a mini split system, and updated mechanicals. The house at 1219 Dean Street sits within the the Crown Heights North Historic District.
