The Bronx gets its first drug court
Posted: Updated:The state has announced its first so-called drug court in the city, which will order treatment instead of potential jail time.
The Bronx Criminal Court will provide a drug treatment course through the Overdose Avoidance Recovery program, or OAR, as an alternative to time behind bars.
People facing misdemeanor drug possession charges will be eligible to head to drug treatment without posting bail. After satisfactorily completing the treatment, the case against them will be dismissed. People facing violence charges or who have orders of protection against them are not eligible. People who fail the program will proceed in court as normal.
Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark says the move will lower the incarcerated population and save lives.
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Brooklyn Heights residents petition to save the promenade
Brooklyn Heights residents petition to save the promenade
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Community members in Brooklyn Heights are pushing back against a proposal to temporarily close the Brooklyn Promenade as part of a plan to reconstruct the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Community members in Brooklyn Heights are pushing back against a proposal to temporarily close the Brooklyn Promenade as part of a plan to reconstruct the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
City Tech students build, host haunted hotel
City Tech students build, host haunted hotel
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City Tech students build, host haunted hotel.jpg
College students at City Tech are putting their technological skills to work through the production of their annual high-tech haunted hotel walk-through.
College students at City Tech are putting their technological skills to work through the production of their annual high-tech haunted hotel walk-through.
Furry Friends for 10/19
Furry Friends for 10/19
Furry Friends for 10/19 - Animals for AdoptionBorough president calls for end to daytime violence
Borough president calls for end to daytime violence
Borough president calls for end to daytime violence
Borough president calls for end to daytime violence
Borough President Eric Adams is vowing to crack down on crime in Downtown Brooklyn in response to a series of daytime shootings in the area.
Borough President Eric Adams is vowing to crack down on crime in Downtown Brooklyn in response to a series of daytime shootings in the area.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1B, largest in lotto history
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1B, largest in lotto history
New Yorkers swarmed bodegas, delis and convenience stores Friday to buy their winning Mega Millions ticket with a jackpot of $1 billion.
New Yorkers swarmed bodegas, delis and convenience stores Friday to buy their winning Mega Millions ticket with a jackpot of $1 billion.
Right to Know Act takes effect
Right to Know Act takes effect
The Right to Know Act went into effect in New York City Friday as a way to hold the NYPD accountable during interactions with the public.
The Right to Know Act went into effect in New York City Friday as a way to hold the NYPD accountable during interactions with the public.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Jets look to keep on winning
Jets look to keep on winning
The Jets have won two straight going into Sunday's game against Minnesota.
The Jets have won two straight going into Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Business Briefs: Amazon, Uber, Ford
Business Briefs: Amazon, Uber, Ford
Amazon is getting closer to naming the location of its second headquarters.
Amazon is getting closer to naming the location of its second headquarters.
Amazon is getting closer to naming the location of its second headquarters.
Amazon is getting closer to naming the location of its second headquarters.
#N12BK: Cardi B coat giveaway
#N12BK: Cardi B coat giveaway
Rap superstar and Bronx native Cardi B handed out coats to children at a Brooklyn housing complex.
Rap superstar and Bronx native Cardi B handed out coats to children at a Brooklyn housing complex.
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Police: Woman robbed at gunpoint after meeting man on dating app
Police: Woman robbed at gunpoint after meeting man on dating app
The incident happened on Sept. 30 inside of an apartment building near Brook Avenue and East 167th Street around 4 a.m.
A woman was robbed at gunpoint in the Bronx by a man she met through a dating app, police say.
A woman was robbed at gunpoint in the Bronx by a man she met through a dating app, police say.
Police: 2 steal over $6K worth of food, cash from Tremont store
Police: 2 steal over $6K worth of food, cash from Tremont store
Yonkers school set to open Monday after closure due to mold
Yonkers school set to open Monday after closure due to mold
Police are searching for two people who they say robbed a Tremont store of nearly $6,000 in food and cash.
Police are searching for two people who they say robbed a Tremont store of nearly $6,000 in food and cash.
Police: Man slashed inside Bronx subway station
Police: Man slashed inside Bronx subway station
A man is accused of slashing a 38-year-old man in the face inside of the the E. Gun Hill Road subway station.
A man is accused of slashing a 38-year-old man in the face inside of the the E. Gun Hill Road subway station.
A man was slashed by another man inside of a Bronx subway station, police say.
A man was slashed by another man inside of a Bronx subway station, police say.
Man claims he was victim of hate crime
Man claims he was victim of hate crime
Man claims he was victim of hate crime
Man claims he was victim of hate crime
A Bronx man says he is worried about his safety after he claims he was the victim of a hate crime at a pizzeria last week.
A Bronx man says he is worried about his safety after he claims he was the victim of a hate crime at a pizzeria last week.
Clason Point shooting leaves man injured
Clason Point shooting leaves man injured
A shooting Wednesday afternoon in Clason Point left one man injured.
A shooting Wednesday afternoon in Clason Point left one man injured.
Judge sets trial date for Sweet 16 shooting suspect
Judge sets trial date for Sweet 16 shooting suspect
A judge has set a trial date for the 19-year-old accused in a deadly Sweet 16 party shooting.
A judge has set a trial date for the 19-year-old accused in a deadly Sweet 16 party shooting.
Man fatally shot outside Bronx park
Man fatally shot outside Bronx park
A man was fatally shot outside of a Bronx park, police say.
A man was fatally shot outside of a Bronx park, police say.
Owner finds West Farms newsstand vandalized
Owner finds West Farms newsstand vandalized
A newsstand owner says he was crushed to find his business vandalized.
A newsstand owner says he was crushed to find his business vandalized.
Police: 4 people tied up, robbed at Norwood deli
Police: 4 people tied up, robbed at Norwood deli
The incident happened around 4:30 a.m. at One Legend Deli on Gun Hill Road.
The incident happened around 4:30 a.m. at One Legend Deli on Gun Hill Road.
Man caught on camera stealing packages from Morris Park home
Man caught on camera stealing packages from Morris Park home
Police are searching for the man they say has been stealing packages from a Morris Park resident.
Police are searching for the man they say has been stealing packages from a Morris Park resident.
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Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
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Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Sights and Scene Photos from New York Comic Con 2018
Sights and Scene Photos from New York Comic Con 2018
New York Comic Con is being held at the Javits Center Oct. 4-7, and News 12 is there! Click or tap on the photos to see the full album and send us your photos if you were there!
New York Comic Con is being held at the Javits Center Oct. 4-7, and News 12 is there! Click or tap on the photos to see the full album and send us your photos if you were there!
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
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Right to Know Act takes effect
Right to Know Act takes effect
The Right to Know Act went into effect in New York City Friday as a way to hold the NYPD accountable during interactions with the public.
The Right to Know Act went into effect in New York City Friday as a way to hold the NYPD accountable during interactions with the public.
Teen-centric music venue reopens
Teen-centric music venue reopens
A popular Throgs Neck music venue for teenagers is back in business.
A popular Throgs Neck music venue for teenagers is back in business.
City takes steps to combat NYCHA rat problem
City takes steps to combat NYCHA rat problem
The health department says it will conduct a joint inspection with NYCHA next week.
The health department says it will conduct a joint inspection with NYCHA next week.
The health department says it will conduct a joint inspection with NYCHA next week.
Bronx River Community Charter School creates pop-up Bronx River Museum
Bronx River Community Charter School creates pop-up Bronx River Museum
Bronx River Community Charter School creates pop-up Bronx River Museum
Five hundred students from the Bronx River Community Charter School in kindergarten through eighth grade were out on the banks of the Bronx River Friday morning for an outdoor experiential learning experience.
Five hundred students from the Bronx River Community Charter School in kindergarten through eighth grade were out on the banks of the Bronx River Friday morning for an outdoor experiential learning experience.
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1B, largest in lotto history
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1B, largest in lotto history
Bronx residents swarmed bodegas, delis and convenience stores Friday to buy their winning Mega Millions ticket with a jackpot of $1 billion.
Bronx residents swarmed bodegas, delis and convenience stores Friday to buy their winning Mega Millions ticket with a jackpot of $1 billion.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
What's Going On: Oct. 19 -21
What's Going On: Oct. 19 -21
Find out fun things to do in your neighborhood.
Here's a look at what's going on this weekend in the Bronx.
Here's a look at what's going on this weekend in the Bronx.
Jets look to keep on winning
Jets look to keep on winning
The Jets have won two straight going into Sunday's game against Minnesota.
The Jets have won two straight going into Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Bronx Weekend Traffic Advisory
Bronx Weekend Traffic Advisory
Bronx Weekend Traffic Advisory for 10/19-10/21
Bronx Weekend Traffic Advisory for 10/19-10/21
Furry Friends for 10/19 - Animals for Adoption
Furry Friends for 10/19 - Animals for Adoption
Furry Friends for 10/19 - Animals for Adoption
