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G TRAIN LATEST: A stretch of the G train is shutting down for the first of four consecutive weekends. bit.ly/3H0Pfft

DEMANDING ACTION: Residents at an apartment building in Flatbush are demanding more safety measures after a man was caught on a Ring camera lurking inside. bit.ly/4mk0PS1

BEATING THE HEAT: It’s a scorcher, but many in Brooklyn residents are still soaking up the sunshine — especially along the Coney Island boardwalk. bit.ly/4ocurCw

FUNDING FOR SHELTERS: Mayor Eric Adams has announced he is investing $1 million into animal care centers. Animal Care Centers of NYC makes sure all animals are vaccinated and microchipped before adoption. bit.ly/46txb82

BK! stay weather aware! Strong storms on the way to us now. We have a severe t-storm warning in effect through 4 pm. Downpours, frequent lightning, and strong gusts. Head inside and away from windows. We could have severe storms until 9 pm. Keep checking back in with us

JUST IN: NYPD says suspicious package found at Fort Hamilton Parkway determined to be an e-bike battery. bit.ly/3UuCVHn

BREAKING NEWS: NYPD bomb squad dispatched to Fort Hamilton Parkway, 92nd Street for suspicious package found. bit.ly/4me78X7

INSIDE THE YANKEES: Tune in on Sunday for Inside The Yankees, where we get a firsthand account during gametime from a minor league batboy. @YESNetwork

Officials say two men are facing federal charges in the shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer under the George Washington Bridge last weekend. brooklyn.news12.com/2-men-facing-f…

WHALE WATCHING 🐋 Departing from Pier 8 in #SheepsheadBay, the American Princess Cruises offer whale-watching tours five days a week, giving people a front-row seat to #dolphins and #whales. brooklyn.news12.com/whale-watching…

RESIDENTS CONCERNED: Community members say Kelly Park Playground in #SheepsheadBay has been riddled with reckless moped driving inside the park. They say there are sometimes up to 20 kids and multiple mopeds. Watch News 12 for more on this #exclusive. - bit.ly/3H3JY6K

HAPPENING TODAY: Disgraced former Rep. George Santos is expected to report to federal prison today. Santos is going to begin his more than seven-year sentence for the fraud charges that got him ousted from Congress. - bit.ly/459IDnb

Ever tried the prebiotic drink Poppi? You could get some money from it. The drink’s previous owner, VNGR Beverage LLC, has settled a class-action lawsuit that says the drink was improperly marketed as being “gut healthy” despite a lack of evidence. newyork.news12.com/poppi-drinkers…

E-BIKE FIRE: News 12 was told a lithium-ion battery was present and that hazmat crews were assigned on scene. - bit.ly/3TU7INF

HEAT ALERT 🥵 A heat advisory is in effect today from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and it could feel as hot as 104 degrees across the city, according to the National Weather Service. brooklyn.news12.com/heat-advisory-…

ONE YEAR OF PROTESTS: The protests reached a boiling point last summer, when Council Member Susan Zhuang was arrested during a tense confrontation. bit.ly/4f7EtAK

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Surveillance video captured the moment that Kate Hallet says her life was changed forever. The attack lasted less than 30 seconds, but she says it felt like an eternity. bit.ly/3IJoQ6m

The Brooklyn Community Services Shower Bus has served nearly 100 locals per week since it's rollout in 2021 and acts as a safe haven for those in need. bit.ly/3TTDs5x

CLOTHING STORE ROBBERY: An Alo store in Dumbo was hit by robbers two days in a row this month. Police say employees were threatened both times. bit.ly/4falDZG

BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. Department of Justice is suing New York City, Mayor Adams and other top city officials over sanctuary city laws. bit.ly/44Nbwqg