Feb. 21, 2023 By Adam Daly
A 15-year-old boy was killed in Brooklyn Monday evening in an alleged subway surfing incident on the Williamsburg Bridge, cops said.
Teenage subway surfer dies after falling from J train: Cops
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Deals and meals: Myrtle Avenue presents first ever restaurant week through Feb. 26
Feb. 21, 2023 By Jada Camille
Business is booming in northern Brooklyn, and Myrtle Avenue is hosting its first-ever Restaurant Week until next Sunday. Feb. 26.
Firefighters battle blaze in East New York
Feb. 20, 2023 By Lloyd Mitchell
FDNY personnel rushed to the scene of a fire in East New York on Monday night, putting out the blaze on the third floor apartment during a busy night of firefighting in Brooklyn.
Going down in history! Student ‘NYC History Day Contest’ winners announced
Feb. 20, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
They’re making history!
More than just ‘Bar Talk’: Docuseries documents local history, one friendly conversation at a time
Feb. 20, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Every Monday night, a new pair of Brooklynites settle in at a candlelit table at The Richardson bar in Williamsburg for a few drinks and a long talk between friends.
SEE IT: Brooklyn Dems host historic Judicial Candidate Forum
Feb. 17, 2023 By Brooklyn Paper
The Brooklyn Democratic Party hosted their first-ever Community Forum for Civil Court Judicial Candidates last week, marking a significant move towards transparency in the election of Brooklyn judges.
NYPD defund pledge and busy schedules: How the City Council Progressive Caucus saw a 15-member defection
Feb. 15, 2023 By Ethan Stark-Miller & Aliya Schneider Call it a “pledge” too far. The City Council’s Progressive Caucus shrank by 15 members last week – and the faction’s pledge to make cuts to the NYPD wasn’t the only reason for the massive defection. The caucus’ leaders called for its members to sign on… Read more »
BP launches new advisory panel for youth to become civically engaged in the future of Queens
In an effort to get more young people involved in civics, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has created a new advisory panel known as the Youth and Young Adult Council to introduce the “youngest and fiercest” community advocates to both community service and organization. Members of the advisory body will advocate concerns through means of… Read more »
Brooklyn Academy of Music to spotlight art, activism, and voting rights at MLK Day tribute Jan. 16
The Brooklyn Academy of Music will memorialize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with weekend of events leading up to the 37th annual MLK Tribute on Monday, Jan. 16. The main event takes place on Monday when BAM staff, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, civic leaders and community members will join together to hear a keynote… Read more »