Mar. 13, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Months after hundreds of brush fires burned through Brooklyn’s green spaces, its parks are still recovering — and girding themselves for a future where those blazes are more frequent. This week, the Prospect Park Alliance and Marine Park Alliance were among five city park groups to receive “wildfire…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil It’s time to shamrock and roll. St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and Brooklyn is ready to go green! Whether you’re gearing up for a lively parade, sipping a pint of Guinness at your go-to pub, or getting swept up in a Celtic celebration with a side…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Adam Daly An East New York mother has been indicted in connection with the death of her 6-year-old daughter, who was found unresponsive in a bathtub last month, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Wednesday. Karla Espinal, 26, appeared before Brooklyn Supreme Court before Justice Donald Leo on March 12…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Dean Moses Police in shot and wounded a man in Flatlands Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly ran at them while armed with a box cutter. According to sources familiar with the incident, detectives came across two men having an argument in front of the Brook Plaza Ambulatory Surgery Center near…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Lauren Rapp As concerns grow over youth mental health, more than 30 public schools — including 12 in Brooklyn — will gain access to expanded mental health initiatives through the New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) school program. The Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports (LEAPS) grant has accelerated…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Attorney General Letitia James is suing a woman her office says has fraudulently taken over a low-income housing co-op in Williamsburg for her own financial gain. In a 19-page lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday, James said Florida resident Jessica Vargas falsely claimed ownership of the…
Mar. 12, 2025 By Layna Cummings Nestled on the corner of Fourth Avenue and 58th Street, the Irish Haven has been a neighborhood staple for over six decades. The no-frills, old-school Irish pub has not only stood the test of time but has flourished as a beloved community space, welcoming locals and visitors alike.…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Dean Moses Police have identified the beaten 3-year-old boy left to die at a Flatbush hospital on Sunday as detectives continue a desperate search for the tot’s mother, whom they believe dropped him off. Cops said Kyng Davis was unconscious when an unidentified woman dropped him off at SUNY Downstate…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Adam Daly A family-run moving company in Park Slope is celebrating 95 years in business, marking nearly a century of helping New Yorkers relocate with care and efficiency. U.Santini Moving and Storage was founded in 1930 by Italian immigrant Peter Menchini. With his wife, Inez, he initially operated a small…
Mar. 11, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Planned layoffs of unionized employees at the Brooklyn Museum will be avoided under a deal struck between labor unions and museum leadership on Sunday, though the long-term future of their jobs remains unclear. The museum will offer voluntary separation or retirement packages to workers who had been slated…