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Thursday, April 11, 2019

Morning News Brief: Deadline approaches to get vaccinated against the measles or face $1,000 fine

Deadline approaches to get vaccinated against the measles or face $1,000 fine

Today is the deadline for those living in parts of the borough to get vaccinated against the measles.

TOP STORIES

Sunset Park dance studio brings bachata center stage

Bachata may be a favorite among Latin music lovers, but a spot in Sunset Park is teaching the general public how to get down.

What's Going On: April 11 - April 14

Here's a look at what's going on this weekend in Brooklyn.

WikiLeaks' Assange arrested at Ecuador embassy in London

Police in London say they've arrested WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at the Ecuadorean embassy on a court warrant dating back to 2012.

Poll: National Pet Day

Happy National Pet Day! What's your favorite type of pet?

Your National Pet Day Photos

April 11 is National Pet Day! We want to see photos of your pets! Click here to upload a photo or share on Twitter and Instagram with #N12Pets!

Brooklyn woman quits job to help students succeed in school

A Brooklyn woman quit her Wall Street job to help students succeed in school.

Knicks fans dream up indoor basketball training invention

Two Knicks fans are trying to make their way into the basketball training market with the Dream Silencer, an indoor dribbling device that allows players to practice without making noise.

Family: Classroom aide abused 5-year-old

A kindergarten student in Canarsie claims she was physically abused by a classroom aide, and now activists are demanding the school take action.

Undercover investigation unveils gun trafficking ring running through Brooklyn

A 10-month investigation led to the bust of a gun trafficking ring that stretched from South Carolina to Brooklyn.

School to change name in honor of 1st African-American female principal in NYC

An elementary school in Prospect Heights is changing its name to honor Sarah Smith Garnet, the first African-American female school principal in New York City.