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fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 hours ago
Environment

Brooklyn's winter of ice and snow

Brooklyn received over a foot of snow from Winter Storm Fern, remains icy with sub-freezing temperatures, and may face another polar vortex mid-February.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

LIVE UPDATES: Winter storm blankets Brooklyn as snowfall continues through Jan. 26 * Brooklyn Paper

A winter storm is bringing 4–10 inches of snow across Brooklyn with strong northeast winds, sanitation plows deployed, closures, and near‑100% precipitation chances.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
14 hours ago

PREMIUM Bess Wohl: Tony nominee, 'Liberation' playwright and Brooklynite

Wohl's play 'Liberation' ended its Broadway run on Feb. 1; Brooklyn remains a populous, culturally vibrant borough that longtime residents never considered 'uncool'.
Music
fromBrooklyn Eagle
15 hours ago

PREMIUM Eagle exclusive: Former Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto on his decades-long tenure with iconic songwriter, his affinity for Brooklyn and more

Liberty DeVitto, a Brooklyn-born drummer, anchored Billy Joel's signature sound with tasteful, groove-driven playing and later reconciled after a long separation.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
17 hours ago

Sound check: On Air Fest 2026 brings star-studded audio world back to Williamsburg * Brooklyn Paper

On Air Fest 2026 returns to Williamsburg Feb. 23–26 across three venues with high-profile talent, live podcast tapings, panels, awards and an industry summit.
US news
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
17 hours ago

School Teacher Accused Of Assaulting Brooklyn Student: NYPD

A 26-year-old Brooklyn public school teacher, Moaz Mahmoud, was charged with assaulting a 10-year-old student at Public School 276 in Canarsie.
#assault
fromAol
3 days ago
New York City

Unhinged woman storms NYC restaurant, whacks diner with glass bottle before socking four others in random attack

fromNew York Post
3 days ago
New York City

Unhinged woman storms NYC restaurant, whacks diner with glass bottle before socking four others in random attack

fromAol
3 days ago
New York City

Unhinged woman storms NYC restaurant, whacks diner with glass bottle before socking four others in random attack

fromNew York Post
3 days ago
New York City

Unhinged woman storms NYC restaurant, whacks diner with glass bottle before socking four others in random attack

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

Brooklyn Idiotarod returns for its 23rd year with carts, costumes and community joy * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's 23rd annual Idiotarod featured 30 teams pushing creative, satirical human-powered carts through snow-covered streets, celebrating community, creativity, bribery, and playful sabotage.
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

Brooklyn public school teacher arrested for assaulting 10-year-old student

A public school teacher was arrested for assaulting a 10-year-old student inside a Brooklyn classroom Monday, police said. Moaz Mahmoud, 26, allegedly struck the student in the face before shoving and grabbing him during an argument around 11 a.m. inside Public School 276 on E. 83rd St. near Avenue K in Canarsie, cops said. The teacher was arrested about an hour later for acting in a manner injurious to a child and assault, police said.
Education
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago

Free Brooklyn Events To Mark In This Month's Calendar

Brooklyn offers free cultural and outdoor events in February, including museum free-admission days, library programs, park nature walks, and gallery exhibitions.
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Exclusive | Bizarre NYC Groundhog Day event with Curtis Sliwa draws hundreds of hipsters, protesters - with a possible twist next year

A rented Pennsylvania groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter at Brooklyn's McCarren Park during a playful Groundhog Day event attended by Curtis Sliwa.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago

Man Dies After E-Bike Collides With Ambulance In Brooklyn, NYPD Says

A 65-year-old electric motorcyclist died after colliding with a northbound ambulance in Fort Greene; three ambulance crew members were hospitalized and reported stable.
#murder
#human-remains
#power-outage
fromHoodline
1 day ago
New York City

Brooklyn Residents Endure Power Outages Amid Freezing Temperatures and Call for Con Edison to Waive Bills

Severe winter cold has caused widespread power outages across Brooklyn neighborhoods, leaving hundreds without heat and prompting emergency repairs, warming centers, and utility-relief calls.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Melting snow and rock salt trigger power outages

Melting snow mixed with road salt damaged underground electrical equipment, causing widespread intermittent power outages across Boerum Hill, Park Slope, and other Brooklyn neighborhoods.
fromHoodline
1 day ago
New York City

Brooklyn Residents Endure Power Outages Amid Freezing Temperatures and Call for Con Edison to Waive Bills

New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Woman's remains found in basement of Brooklyn NYCHA building, police say

A woman's remains were found in the basement of a Brooklyn public housing building; investigation is ongoing and the medical examiner will determine cause of death.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

E-bike rider dies in collision with NYU Langone ambulance in Brooklyn, officials say

A 65-year-old e-bike rider died after colliding with an ambulance in Fort Greene, Brooklyn; authorities say the ambulance was responding to a call.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

Human remains discovered in Bushwick basement * Brooklyn Paper

Human remains and body parts were found in the basement trash area of the Borinquen Plaza NYCHA complex; a woman was discovered dead at the scene.
#nycha
fromHoodline
1 day ago
New York City

Woman's Remains Found in Bag at Brooklyn Public Housing Building as NYPD Investigates

fromHoodline
1 day ago
New York City

Woman's Remains Found in Bag at Brooklyn Public Housing Building as NYPD Investigates

fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Woman's remains found in black plastic bag in Brooklyn basement: sources

A woman's remains were found inside a black plastic bag in the basement of a Brooklyn apartment building, police and sources said Sunday. Officers responding to a 911 call made the grisly discovery around 9:38 a.m. in the building at the corner of Bushwick Ave. and Seigel St. in East Williamsburg, according to police. Cops were first alerted to the remains by a NYCHA employee, according to PIX11.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

Woman's remains found in basement of Brooklyn building, police say

A woman's remains were found in the basement of a Brooklyn building, according to police.
New York City
#hate-crime
fromGothamist
5 days ago
New York City

Man arrested after ramming car into Chabad HQ in Brooklyn, no injuries reported: NYPD

fromGothamist
5 days ago
New York City

Man arrested after ramming car into Chabad HQ in Brooklyn, no injuries reported: NYPD

#apartment-fire
US politics
fromHell Gate
4 days ago

Brooklyn Tech Students Walk Out of School to 'Melt ICE'

More than 500 Brooklyn Technical High School students walked out and marched to protest ICE violence, chanting "Melt the ICE!" at Fort Greene Park in freezing weather.
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

From ringing NYSE's closing bell to a midnight DJ set in a Brooklyn warehouse, my day with HBO's 'Industry' cast

HBO's 'Industry' brought the party from the NYSE trading floor to a private screening in Brooklyn. The after party featured caviar bumps, SternTao merch, and a DJ set from Charli XCX's pal, The Dare. Actors, influencers, and New York's young literati drank and danced together. The vibes were immaculate.
Television
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 days ago

Brooklyn Chinese-American Association to celebrate the Year of the Horse with annual parade

Brooklyn's annual Chinese New Year celebration for the Year of the Horse will take place Feb. 22 with lion dances, firecrackers, performances, and a parade.
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

2 elderly women killed in fatal fires in Brooklyn, Queens in 2-hour span

Firefighters were dispatched to a six-story apartment building on 35th St. near 31st Ave. in Astoria after a fire broke out on the third floor just before 11 p.m. on Thursday. A woman in her 90s and a 61-year-old woman were removed from an apartment and taken to Mount Sinai Queens, where the older woman died. Her name was not immediately disclosed. The younger woman was listed in critical condition at the hospital, officials said. The fire was put out by 11:30 p.m.
New York City
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

Fallen cables from elevated J line damage parked cars, slow subway service in Brooklyn

Fallen communication cables from elevated J line tracks in Brooklyn blocked a street early Friday, prompting FDNY response and slowing J train service.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Wall of Tears: 50ft Brooklyn mural pays tribute to children killed in Gaza

A 50ft mural in Brooklyn lists 18,457 children killed in Gaza between 7 October 2023 and 19 July 2025.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago

Advocates release first ever scorecard tracking mayoral commitments to NYC greenways

New York City's most populous borough, Brooklyn, is home to nearly 2.6 million residents.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Brooklyn neighbors say they tried to help 64-year-old woman who died in freezing temps

They said they called 911 the next morning, after hearing cries from a man outside who had also checked on the woman throughout the day. By 9:30 a.m. Saturday, NYPD officers found her lifeless in the side yard of the building on Remsen Avenue near Glenwood Road. Officials said paramedics declared her dead at the scene. The 64-year-old, whom the neighbors said they knew only as Barbara, was one of the 10 people discovered dead outdoors
New York City
New York City
fromCbsnews
6 days ago

Driver in custody after crashing into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn, police say

A driver deliberately crashed a car into Chabad headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn; no injuries were reported and the NYPD is investigating as a possible hate crime.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
6 days ago

Beloved Brooklyn Gem Nura Shutting Down Next Month

Nura, a Brooklyn restaurant known for tandoori skewers and breads, will permanently close after six years; final day of service is February 15.
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Brooklyn program helps Holocaust survivors confront trauma and loneliness

Marat Rivkin, 88, has only one photograph of himself with his mother from World War II. It was taken in 1941 at a Soviet train station, so he could get help finding her if they were separated. "My mother ran in and said, 'The war has begun.' I didn't know what she meant, but she was crying and told me and my grandmother to begin packing," Rivkin told Brooklyn reporter Hannah Kliger in Russian.
Mental health
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Police seek man who grabbed woman's rear

An unknown man grabbed a 23-year-old woman's rear end at State and Hoyt streets in Downtown Brooklyn around 9 a.m. on Jan. 6 and fled east.
New York City
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

Here Are The Proposals Affecting Affordable Housing, Landmarks In Brooklyn

A City Council subcommittee is reviewing proposals to reshape parks, create affordable housing, and advance major Brooklyn development sites through the city's public review process.
New York City
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

Driver Filmed Himself Running Over Brooklyn Sex Worker, Said He "Didn't Regret It": DA

A Brooklyn man allegedly drove his Jeep into a sex worker in a crosswalk, injuring her; he was arraigned on attempted murder and related charges.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 week ago

NYPD Seeks Public's Help to Apprehend Suspects in Brooklyn Jewelry Burglary

Two suspects burglarized a closed Kings Highway jewelry business on December 27, 2025, stealing jewelry; NYPD seeks public assistance and tips.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Brooklyn church buys $20.6M Mill Basin development site, bucking sell-off trend

MILL BASIN - A BROOKLYN CHURCH has gone against a citywide trend of houses of worship selling off real estate, purchasing a large Mill Basin development site for $20.6 million, according to city records and Crain's New York. Salvation Church of God, located at 5601 Avenue N in Flatlands, bought two adjacent lots at 6065 and 6075 Strickland Ave., totaling roughly 116,000 square feet. The deed, recorded Monday, lists Pastor Malory Laurent as the signatory for the buyer.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

The Rippeys are Brooklyn basketball royalty

The Rippey family from Brooklyn has produced multi-generational high-scoring prep basketball players, culminating with Deron Rippey Jr.'s commitment to Duke and 1,200+ points.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

MTA bus driver helps deliver baby girl onboard B37

A Brooklyn bus driver delivered a newborn on his B37 route, assisted the mother until EMTs arrived, and both were taken to hospital healthy.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

St. Athanasius Catholic Academy will present World of Music celebration

Brooklyn school students will perform music and dances from many countries to celebrate cultural diversity, faith, and community unity during World of Music.
#infant-death
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

Over 20 Dogs Rescued From Filthy Brooklyn Apartment In Cruelty Case, ASPCA Says

"No animal should ever have to suffer because of neglect or indifference. Keeping dogs in filthy conditions without adequate food or water is against the law, and our Animal Crimes Unit takes these cases very seriously," Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said. "I am grateful to the ASPCA for the compassionate care they are providing to these dogs and for their continued assistance as this investigation proceeds."
Pets
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

WINTER STORM: Day 2 brings icy streets as Brooklyn digs out with limited disruptions * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn received 8.9 to 12 inches of snow during Winter Storm Fern, with manageable disruptions due to prompt plowing and mostly functional transit.
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Long Play Festival 2026: Oneohtrix Point Never, Dirty Projectors, Steve Reich 90th Birthday, Matmos, more

Bang on a Can's Long Play Festival 2026 runs April 30–May 3 in Brooklyn with multi-venue performances, extended pre-festival shows, and a diverse lineup.
Real estate
fromCurbed
1 week ago

A Grand One-Bedroom on Prospect Park West for $799,000

Several well-located, renovated, and spacious Brooklyn apartments—primarily in Park Slope—are available for under one million dollars, including one- and two-bedroom options.
fromCaribbean Life
1 week ago

Historic rise: Trinidadian-American justice heads to Appellate Division - Caribbean Life

In her announcement on Jan. 15, Bichotte Hermelyn, daughter of Haitian immigrants and representative of Brooklyn's 42nd Assembly District, highlighted Gov. Kathy Hochul's statement that Judge Ottley's appointment will strengthen New York's Appellate Courts with deep legal experience and a commitment to justice. Bichotte Hermelyn noted that since 2023, Judge Ottley has served as associate justice of the Appellate Term of the Supreme Court, overseeing civil matters and jury trials in Kings County.
New York City
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Video shows NYC Mayor Mamdani help dig a van out of the snow in Brooklyn

Zohran Mamdani personally shoveled and helped guide a van free from snow on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn during the city's storm response.
New York City
fromShore News Network
1 week ago

Brooklyn warehouse fire draws more than 200 firefighters, no injuries reported

A four-alarm warehouse fire at 700 Columbia Street in Brooklyn involved eight to ten bays, drew over 200 FDNY personnel, and caused extensive damage.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Deliberately Striking Woman with Car

Kevin Morgan, 31, of Brooklyn, was arraigned on multiple felony charges including second-degree attempted murder after allegedly intentionally striking a 25-year-old woman in a crosswalk with his car.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

MTA bus driver shot while walking to work in Brooklyn

A 42-year-old MTA bus driver was shot in the shoulder while walking to work in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and taken to Woodhull Hospital.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Brooklyn driver charged with deliberately ramming into sex worker

A Brooklyn man deliberately ran over a sex worker on New Year's Day, recorded the attack, and was charged with attempted murder and related offenses.
US news
fromThe Mirror US
1 week ago

Killer slaughtered boy, 8, who asked for help before cutting off his head

Levi Aron abducted, killed, and dismembered eight-year-old Leiby Kletzky; Aron died in prison almost 15 years into his sentence.
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

Group of teens believed to be behind string of armed robberies at Brooklyn small businesses

"They just said, 'If you stay calm and corporate, this will be over really quickly,'" said Cawdrey. "And they were out in a minute."
Brooklyn
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Wacko with rap sheet busted for randomly shoving man, 35, onto NYC subway tracks

39-year-old homeless man Ivan Negron was arrested for allegedly shoving a 35-year-old man onto subway tracks in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
#antisemitism
fromDailycaller
1 week ago
New York City

Police Investigating After Someone Painted Dozens Of Red Swastikas On Playground Slides

fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago
New York City

Dozens of swastikas painted on playground in Jewish area of Brooklyn prompts hate crime investigation

fromDailycaller
1 week ago
New York City

Police Investigating After Someone Painted Dozens Of Red Swastikas On Playground Slides

fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago
New York City

Dozens of swastikas painted on playground in Jewish area of Brooklyn prompts hate crime investigation

#stabbing
#hit-and-run
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

SEE IT: Teen suspect tries to sneak out of Brooklyn police station - and almost makes it

A 15-year-old handcuffed at the 78th Precinct slipped free, briefly fled the lobby, and was recaptured two blocks away and charged.
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

The Good Life: Private Parking in Brooklyn

It's possible to live your entire life in Brooklyn and never own a car. Of course, public transportation routes and stops are not perfect. There are places in the borough that are not served well at all, but for most people in what is called "brownstone Brooklyn," everyday life doesn't include car ownership. If it isn't prudent or possible to walk or bike, then we hop on a bus or the subway,
Brooklyn
fromBillboard
2 weeks ago

The Founders of Brooklyn's Newest Club Refuge Say Every Weekend, Its Hi-Def Soundsystem 'Sounds a Little Better Than the Weekend Before'

Set inside a standalone 19th-century industrial complex between East Williamsburg and Bushwick, the 3,200 square-foot, 500-capacity club is built around a meticulously crafted high-definition soundsystem that serves as Refuge's literal and figurative beating heart. The system was designed by Bernabeu, who's been building such soundsystems for more than 20 years, most notably at New York clubs including Nowadays and Analog BKNY and the legendary Stereo Montreal. Dimatteo, meanwhile, is a longtime New York promoter and event producer.
Music
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Two men slashed in separate attacks at subway stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx

Two men were wounded in separate knife attacks at Brooklyn and Bronx subway stations Monday evening; both victims hospitalized and suspects remain at large.
fromNBC New York
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn deacon detained by ICE during immigration raid

A deacon at a church in Brooklyn was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials last week. Sebastian Renoj Ordoñez, originally from Guatemala, was arrested Thursday as part of an immigration raid in Bensonhurst. Council Member Susan Zhuang said ICE has been in the neighborhood almost every day last week. "It's [heartbreaking] for me. Most of them, they're not criminals but ICE just detains people without checking their background," Zhuang said Friday
Brooklyn
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Code Blue, flight delays and icy conditions amid snowy night in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces accumulating snow and icy conditions, prompting a Code Blue extension, unevenly salted walkways, and significant flight delays and cancellations.
#homicide
Design
fromdomino
2 weeks ago

This Creative Gave Herself Six Months to Turn Her Brooklyn Rental Into a Limewashed Refuge

An entrepreneur relocates to Brooklyn's Little Caribbean to build community, renovate a spacious two-bedroom reflecting Caribbean heritage with designer support.
#italian-bakery
fromAol
2 weeks ago
Food & drink

The Cozy Italian Bakery That's Fed NYC Sweet Treats For Over 80 Years

fromAol
2 weeks ago
Food & drink

The Cozy Italian Bakery That's Fed NYC Sweet Treats For Over 80 Years

fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Rev. Clinton Miller, beloved Brown Memorial Baptist Church pastor and Brooklyn faith leader, dies at 58 * Brooklyn Paper

Born in Brooklyn, his life followed a path that blended scholarship, service and spiritual calling. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from Southern Connecticut State University. First, he felt drawn to ministry at the age of 19, according to his biography on the Brown Memorial Baptist Church website. That calling deepened his studies at Yale University, where he trained for the ministry and went on to graduate from divinity school in 1994.
Brooklyn
fromYahoo Life
2 weeks ago

I visited Bojangles' first New York City location and was reminded why I fell in love with the Southern chicken chain

Founded in North Carolina in 1977, Bojangles has built a loyal following across Southern states, where its menu and branding are closely tied to regional favorites and a popular breakfast menu. It now operates over 800 locations in 24 states, as well as in Honduras. Most of the chain's locations are clustered in the Carolinas - North Carolina has 350 restaurants, while South Carolina has 154. There are a few restaurants in more northern states: New Jersey has two locations, as does Pennsylvania.
Food & drink
New York City
fromCaribbean Life
2 weeks ago

Major Brooklyn shipping company closes doors after 45 years of service - Caribbean Life

Square Deal Shippers, a Brooklyn institution connecting the Caribbean to New York, permanently closed on Dec. 23, 2025 after 45 years.
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