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Walkers in Prospect Park found two kittens inside a green Uber Eats bag left under a bench; a third orange cat was later found, and all three were rescued by Dana Heis, vaccinated, and placed in foster homes as they await adoption, with a plea not to abandon pets.
Nicolas Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader, is being held in a high-security ‘SAMs’ unit at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center under special administrative measures that restrict outside contact while he faces narco-terrorism and drug-trafficking charges; his wife is in a separate unit, and Maduro has pleaded not guilty. The SAMs unit, refurbished after MCC Manhattan’s closure, houses up to 12 inmates with 24-hour surveillance and limited recreation, and his lawyers are seeking dismissal amid licensing disputes with OFAC.
A Greenpoint townhouse was gut-renovated into a 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, single-family home with a third floor, double-height kitchen, skylights and expansive outdoor spaces. The project adopts Passive House principles—airtight envelope, triple-pane windows, and heat pumps—and rooftop solar that covers about 80% of the home’s energy. Large windows, cedar louvers, and roof decks maximize light and outdoor living, while Brook Landscape created a lush backyard garden. Completed in June 2024 after starting in 2022, the renovation cost about $700 per square foot.
A landmarked 1899 mansion at 1000 Ocean Avenue in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, has fallen into severe disrepair with dozens of city violations; listed for $2.6 million, its restoration could cost $3–5 million and would require Landmarks Commission approvals, leaving its future uncertain and demolition possible only under rare circumstances.
In Brooklyn, Mark Anderson was arrested after posing as an FBI agent at the Metropolitan Detention Center in a bid to secure the release of Luigi Mangione, the murder suspect held there. He arrived with a pizza cutter and a barbecue fork, claimed a judge-signed order, and tossed documents at guards before being detained. Mangione’s high-profile case has drawn broad support and a large defense fund, while the MDC’s concerns about safety and conditions continue to draw scrutiny.
A 36-year-old man, Mark Anderson, was arrested in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after impersonating an FBI agent and claiming he held paperwork signed by a judge authorizing the release of Luigi Mangione, who is jailed in connection with a December 2024 murder case; Anderson displayed a Minnesota driver’s license, threatened weapons, and had a bag with a large barbecue fork and a round steel blade. Mangione's case is separate and there’s no indication he was aware of the attempt; Anderson is being held in the MDC's Special Housing Unit.
A motorist rammed his car into the rear entrance of the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at least four times, was arrested at the scene, and there were no injuries. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime, with authorities screening the vehicle for explosives (none found). The car is registered to Dan Sohail, 36, of Carteret, New Jersey.
A four-year-old golden retriever in Brooklyn named Theo treats a laundromat vent like a personal spa, sprinting to the dryer-scented air, performing dramatic rolls and wiggles, and strutting away with a fresh, towel-dryer scent that has online viewers laughing.
Kianna Underwood, a child actress known for Little Bill and All That, was killed in a Brooklyn hit-and-run on January 16, 2026. She was crossing in Brownsville around 6:50 a.m. when two vehicles — a black SUV and a black/gray sedan — struck her; the drivers fled the scene and no arrests have been announced as the investigation continues. She was 33 at the time of her death.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress known for All That and voicing Fuchsia Glover on Little Bill, was killed in a Brooklyn hit-and-run after attempting to cross an intersection; NYPD says she was struck by two drivers—first, a black 2021 Ford Explorer that crossed a double yellow line and fled, followed by a second vehicle that also fled; surveillance shows Underwood waiting briefly before crossing and being dragged roughly two blocks; she was pronounced dead at the scene; no arrests have been made and police are asking for tips; Underwood had struggled with homelessness in recent years and was remembered by former castmates for her humor and talent.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon star who appeared on All That and voiced Fuchsia Glover on Little Bill, was killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn, NYC, after being struck by a black SUV and then a black-and-gray sedan; the drivers fled the scene and no arrests have been made as the NYPD Collision Investigation Squad probes the case. Underwood was experiencing homelessness at the time and died at the scene.
Kianna Underwood, a Nickelodeon actress who appeared on All That and voiced Fuchsia Glover on Little Bill, was killed in a Brooklyn hit-and-run Friday morning when a sedan struck her as she crossed Pitkin Ave at Mother Gaston Blvd, dragging her for about two blocks; she was pronounced dead at the scene, and no arrests have been made.
A US bankruptcy judge rejected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's bid to block Summit Properties' $451 million real-estate deal in Brooklyn, a sale covering more than 5,000 rent-regulated apartments across 90 buildings. The ruling allows the bidding to proceed despite claims that Summit lacks the will/resources to rehabilitate the properties; tenant demonstrations occurred outside Summit's offices, and the next hearing for final approval is set for Thursday."
Paul and Amy Silverman, after selling their Asheville home due to health issues, sought a two-bedroom condo in Brooklyn near their family, considering options with outdoor space, natural light, and amenities, ultimately choosing a property that best fits their needs and preferences.
Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, supported by a $2.2 billion state grant, to enhance healthcare services in Brooklyn, with the transition pending final approval. The merger aims to improve reimbursement rates, patient record access, and maintain the unique identity of Maimonides' hospitals while strengthening Brooklyn's healthcare safety net.