Jun. 27, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell
Firefighters rescued three people from an apparent lithium-ion battery fire in Midwood early on Thursday morning.
Three rescued from apparent lithium-ion battery fire in Midwood
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Immigrant families defrauded by Bay Ridge landlord find hope in new path to homeownership
Jun. 27, 2024 By Adam Daly
A group of 20 immigrant families who faced eviction after being defrauded of millions of dollars by their landlord are now on the path to homeownership after a nonprofit affordable housing developer stepped in to purchase the building.
Bay Ridge bars battle in spirited cocktail showdown to raise funds for Third Avenue, boost community charm
Jun. 27, 2024 By Jada Camille
The vibrant spirit of community and creativity took center stage on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge as top bars clashed in the inaugural “Battle of the Bartenders” on June 24.
City employees arrested for allegedly smuggling weapons, drugs into Brownsville juvenile detention center
Jun. 26, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Five current and former city employees are facing state and federal criminal charges for allegedly smuggling drugs and weapons into a secure juvenile detention facility in Brownsville.
Primary election results: Few surprises in Brooklyn as Democratic incumbents sail to victory
Jun. 26, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The June 25 Democratic primaries in Brooklyn have wrapped up with few surprises and easy victories for the incumbents in every challenged district, according to unofficial results from the city’s Board of Elections — even in some races considered among the most contentious in the city.
Willoughby Avenue and Hart Street celebrate new Historic District designation, ending years of advocacy and controversy
Jun. 26, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith, Brownstoner Almost two years after Willoughby Avenue’s historic Jacob Dangler mansion was torn down during a landmarking review process, sending many neighbors into mourning, Willoughby Avenue and Hart Street locals were jubilant Tuesday after the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to preserve their blocks of predominantly late 19th…
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Cops seek bird-brained burglar who struck Fort Greene home while victim was on vacation
Jun. 26, 2024 By Adam Daly
A Fort Greene woman’s home was burglarized while she was on vacation with the perps making off with several of her belongings, including the sculpture of a small bird skull.
Feeling patriotic: Six ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Brooklyn
Jun. 26, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Summer has officially started, school is nearly out, and next week is one of the biggest holidays of the summer: The Fourth of July. Here are six ways to celebrate Independence Day in Brooklyn.
Healthcare workers rally for fair contract amid staffing crisis at Coney Island hospital
Jun. 25, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Healthcare workers, allies and elected officials rallied outside NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health in Coney Island on June 20 to demand a fair contract in light of high turnover rate and an alleged staffing shortage.
A baller’s dream! Coney Island NYCHA basketball courts bounce back with new makeover
Jun. 25, 2024 By Jada Camille
Coney Island hoopers’ dreams have just gotten brighter, thanks to a $50,000 donation that rehabilitated the basketball courts at Surfside Gardens.