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The swings are off-limits because the mayor is afraid of a virus? Has he looked in the john?

A New Bedford mom shares the story of what happened after she discovered vandals scrawled racist graffiti on her favorite tree in Brooklawn Park.

A dog was apparently left abandoned at Brooklawn Park in New Bedford Sunday afternoon.
The dog, a Boxer believed to be about two years old, was found tied to a pole at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
He is now in the custody of animal control...

A 16 year old suspect charged with the murder of former New Bedford Veterans Agent Donald DePina is being held without bail following his arraignment in Fall River.
A spokesman for the District Attorney's office says Cameron McCarthy was arraigned on Friday in Fall River Superior Court...

The Bristol County District Attorney's Office says two New Bedford teenagers were indicted this week for the murder of city cab driver Donald DePina in November, 2015.
Prosecutors say 18 year old Alexander Mills and 16 year old Cameron McCarthy gunned down DePina after the cab driver had brought…

Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month wrapped up Sunday night with a Candlelight Vigil outside New Bedford City Hall.
Organizers say the event is to remember those slain by gun violence, and honor their survivors who live with their loss everyday...

New Bedford Police and State Police assigned to the District Attorney's office continue to hunt for the killer or killers responsible for the death of 66 year old Donald DePina.
DePina was found shot in Brooklawn Park late Saturday night...

The Bristol County District Attorney's office has identified the man who died early Sunday from an apparent gunshot wound as 66 year old Donald DePina of New Bedford.
DePina served in Vietnam, and was the City of New Bedford's Veterans Agent during the administration of Mayor Frederick Kali…

New Bedford Police and the District Attorney's office are investigating a fatal shooting late Saturday in the area of Brooklawn Park in the North End.
Police say the incident happened just after 11pm, and is now being treated as a homicide...

A
North End attraction is getting a facelift.
Mayor Jon Mitchell says work began Wednesday on the duck pond at Brooklawn Park.
Speaking on his weekly radio program, Mitchell says the popular spot is undergoing an overhaul, and will be much more accessible to the pond's target audience...