Judge OKs DNA Evidence in Case of Orthodox Jew Accused of Beating Gay Black Man
By RICHARD ANDERSON A Brooklyn judge on Thursday ruled in favor of the prosecution, allowing DNA evidence that the defense argued was too old at …[read more]
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The School Bell Rings for City Kids
By ANDREA AUSTIN & PAUL FRANGIPANE Over one million New York City kids headed back to school Thursday with only a few setbacks to an …[read more]
Charlotte Bronte’s Life & Work Limned at Morgan Library
By MARK SULEYMANOV Dark family portraits, old paint boxes, and dusty manuscripts were among the artifacts on display as The Morgan Library and Museum debuted …[read more]
School Kids Bag Free Book Bags
By CHRISTELL CHERENFANT All dressed up in uniform yellow shirts, ready for the first day of school on Thursday, an enthusiastic group of Brooklyn second …[read more]
A Flag Rises From the Ashes of 9/11
By LINDA KRESTANOVA Surrounded by photographers, a woman stood next to an American flag. The flag was protected by glass, bright beneath lights positioned to …[read more]
9/11 Tragedy Redeemed by Art
By LINDA KRESTANOVA Officials of the 9/11 Memorial Museum on Thursday unveiled plans to explore the confluence of art and tragedy. This confluence is embodied …[read more]
Mayor Plans to Boost Safety on Rikers
By PAUL FRANGIPANE Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined on Thursday sweeping plans to beef up the corrections staff on Rikers Island and equip existing officers …[read more]
Accused Imam Killer Pleads Not Guilty
By ANDREA AUSTIN A Brooklyn man accused of fatally shooting a Muslim imam and his friend pleaded not guilty on Thursday in Queens Criminal Court. …[read more]
Deli Owner Charged with Swapping Synthetic Pot for Food Stamps
By MARK SULEYMANOV A Manhattan deli owner who allegedly sold synthetic marijuana in exchange for food stamps was arrested on Thursday, federal authorities said. Yousif …[read more]
Hearing Postponed for Accused Shooter of Good Samaritan
By DEAN BROWN A court hearing for Brooklyn felon Hector Bello who is accused of shooting and wounding a Good Samaritan who intervened in an …[read more]