Feb. 1, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
On Tuesday, the New York City council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams’ veto of the “How Many Stops” Act, a piece of legislation aimed at improving NYPD transparency and eliminating unlawful police stops.
Feb. 1, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick & Paul Frangipane
Schools Chancellor David C. Banks stopped by a Sunset Park school on Wednesday to announce the completion of “Reimagining Special Education” — the first official report from the newly-formed New York City Public Schools Special Education Advisory Council.
Feb. 1, 2024 By Adam Daly
A Canarsie man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly critically injuring a pedestrian as a result of drinking and driving, police said.
Feb. 1, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
At least 12 homicides were reported in Brooklyn during the first month of 2024, even as crime rates dropped across the board, according to the latest NYPD statistics.
Jan. 31, 2024 By Adam Daly
A UPS employee allegedly stole a Rolex watch from a customer who believed the item had been shipped from the Brooklyn Heights UPS store, according to police.
Jan. 31, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
While it feels like 2024 has only just begun, Valentine’s Day is already around the corner. Whether you’re looking to celebrate with a partner, family, friends — or by yourself — Brooklyn has plenty of fun and romantic events to offer.
Jan. 31, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
If heaven is a halfpipe, Brooklyn will soon have a little slice of paradise.
Jan. 31, 2024 By Adam Daly
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Brooklyn Heights–DUMBO–Boerum Hill–Downtown
Jan. 31, 2024 By Shara Levine & Brooklyn Paper Brooklyn is gearing up for a number of spectacular celebrations as Lunar New Year approaches, promising an array of culturally rich events and festivities that reflect the vibrant tapestry of the borough. This year, Lunar New Year kicks off on Feb. 10 and the event — which varies in date each year — is typically celebrated for 15 days, from the new moon to the full moon. This year marks the Year of the Dragon, symbolizing power, nobility, honor, luck and success in Chinese culture. Here are some ways to usher…
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Jan. 31, 2024 By Adam Daly
Cops are looking for the two men they say robbed a woman at gunpoint inside a Fort Greene hotel on Jan. 26.