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Driver sentenced for the death of 71-year-old while fleeing police: DA BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A man was sentenced to up to 10 years for the fatal hit-and-run of a 71-year-old woman, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Friday.  Robert Matthews, 26…

We had great fun visiting Whitman Houses yesterday for their pre-Juneteenth Empowerment Celebration in Fort Greene with tenant association president, Julie Sharpton and students in the neighborhood.

From disrupting human trafficking to gang takedowns, read about what we delivered in April to improve public safety in Brooklyn.

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In the May edition of Justice News, DA Gonzalez announces a major gang takedown in Coney Island, calls on the state assembly to pass the CREEP Act in support of victims of stalking—and more! https://mailchi.mp/brooklynda/justice-news-may-2026

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Brooklyn serial killer sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for the murders of 3 elderly NYCHA residents Kevin Gavin, a handyman who ran errands for elderly residents, used his access to get into the women's apartments.

As we close out May and Labor History Month, we honor the generations of workers, labor advocates, and community leaders whose efforts helped secure strong protections for all.

Our office is dedicated to ensuring every worker is treated with dignity, works in safety, and is paid fairly.

SENTENCING: Brooklyn Driver Sentenced to up to 10 Years in Prison for Striking Two Women Attempting to Cross Bushwick Street, Killing One

Brooklyn Driver Sentenced to up to 10 Years in Prison for Striking Two Women Attempting to Cross Bushwick Street, Killing One - The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 29, 2026 Brooklyn Driver Sentenced to up to 10 Years in Prison for Striking Two Women Attempting to Cross Bushwick Street, Killing One Defendant Drove through Stop Sign and was Speeding While Fleeing Police Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced th...