Apr. 16, 2024 By Beth Harris, AP
Carl Erskine, who pitched two no-hitters as a mainstay on the Brooklyn Dodgers and was a 20-game winner in 1953 when he struck out a then-record 14 in the World Series, died Tuesday. He was 97.
Apr. 16, 2024 QNS News Team The 2024 Bethpage Best of the Boro winners gathered on Wednesday, April 10th, for a night of celebrations at the Penthouse at Terrace in The Park, a Flushing Meadows—Corona Park venue boasting beautiful views of the city’s famous skyline. This year, over 400 businesses won the coveted Bethpage Best…
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Apr. 16, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A secular monitor will oversee the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn’s compliance with new and stronger sexual abuse policies as part of a settlement agreement with Attorney General Letitia James.
Apr. 16, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
A bakery and cafe that will blend Middle Eastern and South American flavors for its signature recipes plans to open its doors on Hancock Street in Bed-Stuy soon and, if all goes to plan, in the weeks following a cocktail bar will open in the basement downstairs.
Apr. 16, 2024 By Jada Camille
A 43-year-old man was arrested and charged over the weekend in connection to a fatal stabbing at a rowdy Bay Ridge bar.
Apr. 16, 2024 By Dean Moses & Brooklyn Paper staff
A Brooklyn merchant wound up in fire marshals’ handcuffs for improper storage of highly-flammable lithium-ion batteries inside his business — the first arrest of its kind ever reported in New York City, FDNY officials announced Monday.
Apr. 16, 2024 By Jada Camille
All eyes were locked on star athletes Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and Cameron Brink on April 15 as the hype for women’s basketball soared during the Women’s National Basketball Association draft in Downtown Brooklyn.
Apr. 16, 2024 By Redetha Abrahams-Nichols
There has been much discussion about how the planned closure of SUNY Downstate University Hospital will drastically compromise healthcare services in Brooklyn — and leave more than 400,000 patients treated there each year without immediate access to vital, life-saving care.
Apr. 16, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
More than 100 new and expectant parents were “showered” with gifts, resources, and good tidings at a community baby shower hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on Saturday.
Apr. 15, 2024 By Adam Daly
The Brooklyn Museum is springing into action with a “Flower Flash” installation on Wednesday to celebrate the institution’s newest exhibition, which features illustrations of the world-famous Japanese cherry blossoms in Tokyo.