A man is facing murder and assault charges after four men were stabbed in Brooklyn, including one who died, at what appeared to be an illegal gambling site, the NYPD said Monday.According to police, 45-year-old William Smith, of Brooklyn, was arrested Sunday evening on charges including murder, robbery and assault.Around 9:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to a report of a stabbing near 57th Street and Seventh Avenue in Sunset Park. They arrived to discover four victims at the site of what looked to be an illegal gambling operation, according to the NYPD.A 46-year-old man was rushed to a hospit ..read more

Luka Doncic scored 27 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 18 in his return from injury and the Dallas Mavericks snapped the Brooklyn Nets' eight-game winning streak with a 115-98 victory Saturday night.James Harden had 29 points for the Nets, but only four after halftime while playing as Brooklyn's solo superstar. Kevin Durant missed his seventh straight game with a left hamstring strain and Kyrie Irving rested his surgically repaired right shoulder.That took more than 56 points per game away from the NBA's highest-scoring team and Brooklyn couldn't keep up with a Dallas club that shot 52% from t ..read more

Three men were stabbed at what law enforcement say appears to be an illegal gambling operation in Brooklyn Friday night.Authorities responded to a report of a stabbing on 57th Street and 7th Avenue in Sunset Park Friday at 9:30 p.m. They found three victims at the site of what looked to be an illegal gambling operation. The victims were taken to hospitals. The NYPD told PIX11 News that all three victims are Asian. While police did not suggest this a hate crime yet as of Friday night, this comes as hate crimes against Asian New Yorkers have been on the minds of many as of late, with the city an ..read more

At least 11 people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn Friday afternoon, officials said.FDNY unites responded to Eight Avenue and the Prospect Expressway for a reported motor vehicle crash at around 2 p.m.Eleven people were taken to local hospitals; their conditions were not available ..read more

Kevin Durant will be out through the All-Star break because of a hamstring injury. That means the Brooklyn Nets star won't play in the All-Star game, for which he was chosen to serve as a team captain. The Nets said Friday that after a routine follow-up MRI on Durant’s left hamstring, it was determined that he needed additional recovery time. Durant has missed Brooklyn's last six games. The Nets, who have won eight straight, have three more games before the break. Durant was the leading vote-getter in the Eastern Conference ..read more

A Brooklyn woman was arrested for an attack on a 2-year-old boy on a Harlem subway train, police said Friday.Elizabeth Galarza, 56, of Brooklyn, was arrested Friday morning and charged with assault and acting in a manner injurious to a child, according to police.2-year-old boy punched, man attacked in separate Harlem subway station incidentsThe boy was on a C train near the 116th Street stop around 3:10 p.m. Saturday when he was allegedly punched by Galarza.An adult woman with the boy had argued with the attacker and it escalated, police said. A detective initially said the suspect aimed for t ..read more

Kyrie Irving had 27 points and nine assists, James Harden scored 20 points and the Nets routed the Orlando Magic 129-92. The Nets extended their winning streak to eight games, which is their longest since moving to Brooklyn in 2012. They are on the longest current winning streak in the NBA and the Nets' longest since a franchise record-tying 14-game run late in the 2005-06 season. This roll has come almost entirely without Kevin Durant, who missed his sixth straight game with a strained left hamstring. Landry Shamet added 19 points and nine rebounds for the Nets ..read more

Police launched an investigation Wednesday after a man was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.Officers responded around to a 911 call around 6:40 p.m. of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and Court Street, in the Red Hook area, police said.According to authorities, the officers arrived to find a 31-year-old man laying in the road with visible injuries to his head and body.EMS rushed the man to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.Authorities identified the victim as Imorne Horton of Brooklyn ..read more

Spring is right around the corner. Unlike last year, that means the rides at Coney Island are getting ready to run. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said outdoor amusement parks could open at 33% capacity beginning April 9.At Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, the Vourderis family is following the science and guidelines from the state.Masks will be required, as well as reservations. They're working on a way to sign up for a ride on the Wonder Wheel, which was made for social distancing. It was built during the last pandemic a century ago.This will be it's 101st season. They were not able to celebrate the 10 ..read more

Multiple people were arrested at a protest in Brooklyn calling for justice for Daniel Prude, a man who was killed by officers in Rochester last spring.An NYPD spokesperson would not say how many people had been arrested or on what charges, though they did confirm arrests.Social media video showed a large group of officers march toward the protest — along with several police vehicles in the area — with a recording repeating commands to exit the area to avoid charges.According to social media posts, cops were accused of kettling protesters, a tactic that's become controversial over the past year ..read more