BK Gets 7 New Schools, Including Dyker Heights Elementary Named After Slain Detective
Brooklyn will welcome seven new schools in the fall, including one named after slain NYPD Detective Wenjian Liu, highlighting Asian American representation and community pride. [ more ]
Feds Break Up Major Gun Trafficking Operation in Brooklyn
Authorities in Brooklyn charged individuals with trafficking over 40 illegal firearms in a three-month period, leading to arrests and the recovery of 33 firearms. [ more ]
Police fatally shoot gun-wielding man on Brooklyn street
Police officers shot and killed a man in Brooklyn after he pointed a gun at another individual. Officers tried to subdue him but ultimately fired their weapons. [ more ]
Brooklyn Police Chase Ends With Crazy Scene Captured on Video
Law enforcement officers in Brooklyn apprehended suspects after a dangerous traffic stop incident, showing professionalism in handling the situation. [ more ]
Driver fleeing police chase hits two women, kills one in Bushwick * Brooklyn Paper
One woman killed and another injured by a driver fleeing a police chase in Brooklyn, raising concerns about the safety of high-speed pursuits. [ more ]
Brooklyn, a culturally rich borough with 2.6M residents, is a unique blend of 'cool and hip' appeal alongside a long-standing sense of hometown pride. [ more ]
Long Island by Colm Toibin review happy ever after?
Colm Toibin's sequel 'Long Island' to 'Brooklyn' brings back absorbingly complex characters after twenty years, exploring new challenges and relationships in a close-knit Long Island setting. [ more ]
Tragedy strikes with the discovery of two unidentified bodies in the waters of Brooklyn, highlighting the ongoing investigations by the police. [ more ]
Judge vacates Brooklyn man's conviction in 1995 East Flatbush botched robbery case: DA * Brooklyn Paper
A man in Brooklyn had his wrongful 1995 homicide conviction vacated after 23 years in prison due to mistaken identity and problematic identifications. [ more ]
State Comptroller outlines disturbing increases in child poverty
Child poverty rates in New York are alarming, with 1 in 5 children living in poverty, highlighting the urgent need for federal policy changes. [ more ]
Road closures, cheer zones, and more: Your guide to the 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon * Brooklyn Paper
The RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon showcases the best of Brooklyn and the running community, with a significant growth in participation over the years. [ more ]
Developers break ground on 287 units of affordable and supportive housing at Marcus Garvey Apartments * Brooklyn Paper
Nearly 300 affordable and supportive units, including ones for the formerly-incarcerated and homeless, are being built at Marcus Garvey Apartments in Brooklyn. [ more ]
Brooklyn's political palate: Elected officials dish out top eats in District Dining Guide * Brooklyn Paper
Local politicians in Brooklyn share their favorite dining spots in the District Dining Guide, bridging the gap between government and local businesses. [ more ]
Upcoming Brooklyn seminar offers strategies to combat deed theft
Homeowners in Brooklyn can learn about protecting their properties from deed theft at an upcoming informational session organized by City Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse and Access Justice Brooklyn. [ more ]
Wingate, formerly Pigtown, named after George Wingate, a Civil War veteran and community leader, is experiencing gentrification with rising real estate prices. [ more ]