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Story image: NY Trooper sentenced to prison for manslaughter in case of Monica Goods

NY Trooper sentenced to prison for manslaughter in case of Monica Goods

At the end of a five-hour hearing Tuesday Christopher Baldner, 48, was sentenced to 2 1/2 to 7 1/2 years in prison for his part in a high-speed pursuit on the New York State Thruway that led to the death of 11-year-old Monica Goods, of Brooklyn.

Story image: Summer heat pumps up in Brooklyn this week

Summer heat pumps up in Brooklyn this week

Story image: Asser Levy Park playground reconstruction begins nearly 2 years after fire

Asser Levy Park playground reconstruction begins nearly 2 years after fire

Story image: Flower thief steals plants from Williamsburg wine bar's outdoor seating area

Flower thief steals plants from Williamsburg wine bar's outdoor seating area

Story image: Bricks fall from roof after partial wall collapse in Gravesend

Bricks fall from roof after partial wall collapse in Gravesend

Tenants from one apartment were temporarily evacuated.

Story image: Applications are now open for free 2-K programs across the city

Applications are now open for free 2-K programs across the city