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$2,500 reward offered in case of elderly woman found dead

Police are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case of an elderly woman found dead in her Brownsville home Tuesday.

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Poll: National Space Day

National Space Day is observed annually on the first Friday in May. Have you ever met an astronaut?

Police: 3-year-old fatally struck by van, driver in custody

A 3-year-old boy was struck by a van on Bay 25th Street in a marked crosswalk Thursday, and later died from his injuries, police say.

Police: 29-year-old is shot several times in East New York

A police investigation is underway in East New York this morning after an overnight shooting.

Authorities: 28 people busted in narcotics distribution ring

Investigators called the bust "Operation Oxy-Concourse" because of the volume of oxycodone pills sold on or near the Grand Concourse.

Swan pair's nest destroyed, 7 eggs taken in Prospect Park

The city Parks Department says they are now investigating after a swan pair's nest was destroyed and their seven eggs were taken in Prospect Park.

Brooklyn Bridge to host Macy's 4th of July Fireworks

The 43rd Annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will take place live over the Brooklyn Bridge this year.

Protect yourself: The best ways to stop unwanted robocalls

Consumers have a variety of options to fight robocallers, but none are 100% reliable, a Kane In Your Corner investigation finds.

Would-be NYC bomber gets 10 years in foiled al-Qaida plot

A man who plotted to bomb New York City's subways and then switched sides and helped the U.S. prosecute terrorists after his arrest has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

St. Lucia quarantines apparent Scientology cruise ship due to measles case

A cruise ship that is reportedly owned by the Church of Scientology with some 300 people aboard has been quarantined after a case of the measles was discovered, authorities on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia say.