Sherin Brown, the woman caught on tape for faking injuries she attributed to a falling lamppost, was given a plea deal in exchange for harsher sentencing. According to the terms of the deal, charges will be dropped if she stays out of further legal trouble for the next six months.
Bank Robber Arrested in Borough Park
After an unsuccessful attempt at robbing the local Apple Bank, the would-be thief carjacked a woman, only to get stuck in traffic and finally was cornered by the local Shomrim foot patrol. New York Police Department officers ultimately arrested the thief, who as of yet, remains unidentified.
Arson Suspected in Bed-Stuy Fire
Four firefighters were injured while dousing a fire early Monday morning on Putnam Avenue. Police and fire department officials are calling the blaze suspicious and are investigating it as a possible case of arson.
Brooklyn Rooftops Leading the Way in Urban Farming
The Brooklyn Grange is one of many organizations turning rooftop farming into a sustainable way of urban life.
Brooklyn Woman Jailed After Faking Injuries
Sherin Brown, 23, was arrested for faking injuries she claimed were the result of a tractor trailer hitting a light post and pinning it on her. Surveillance cameras showed her sliding under the light post and acting hurt.
Fire Ravages Flatlands Section of Flatbush Avenue
A three-alarm fire broke out on Sunday morning, destroying rows of storefronts on Flatbush Ave. The stores were located between Lott Pl. and Flatlands Ave.
Borough President, Markowitz, to Cease Using Prison Labor at Concerts
To save on labor costs, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz has been using prisoners from Rikers Island to set up and break down equipment for this summers concert series at Asser Levy Park.
Student Arrested for Identity Fraud
Nigerian-born Iguosade Osahon, 28, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges that he faked the identities of over 750 people and stole over $500,000 to buy Rolexes and other haute-couture items.
Newborn Baboons Make First Appearance in Brooklyn
The Prospect Park Zoo will formally introduce two newborn baboons to the public today. The zoo is also holding a naming contest for the two babies, currently known as #1 and #2.
Brooklyn Law School Alumna Killed in Plane Crash
Irina Shekhets, who recently graduated from Brooklyn Law School, was one of 14 passengers killed on Tuesday when the plane she was flying in crashed in Nepal. Shekhets was on vacation and enroute to a Mount Everest base camp, at the time of the accident.