Jun. 24, 2023 By Aidan Graham
Two people were shot in Bay Ridge on Friday afternoon, causing widespread panic and sending police on a manhunt for the suspect.
Gunman shoots two people in Bay Ridge
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Proposed City Council bill would force landlords to pay broker fees
Jun. 23, 2023 By Adam Daly
Brooklyn Council Member Chi Ossé recently introduced legislation aiming to alleviate the financial burden of broker fees on renters, forcing landlords who hire brokers to pay the associated costs.
Restauranteurs bet on the future of Gowanus with a new Japanese eatery
Jun. 23, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
After months of anticipation, the new non-traditional Japanese restaurant, Cotra, opened its doors in Gowanus for an awaiting crowd on June 21.
Chamber of Commerce hosts summit on future of Brooklyn’s energy sector
Jun. 23, 2023 By Jada Camille
Energy experts and business titans gathered at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for a wide-ranging summit on the future of the borough’s critical infrastructure — including the outlook on energy sources, resiliency work, and new opportunities in the sector.
Canarsie Hall of Fame to induct seven new honorees
Jun. 23, 2023 By Adam Daly
A pharmacist, a monsignor, and a civil war veteran are among the Canarsie residents, past and present, who are finally getting their dues for their services to the Brooklyn nabe.
Moving on up! MTA opens Court Street station after making accessibility upgrades
Jun. 22, 2023 By Jada Camille
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) opened two newly installed elevators at the Court Street station in Downtown Brooklyn earlier this week, along with other beautification upgrades.
Sunset Park man jailed for 22 years over killing of girlfriend’s parents
Jun. 22, 2023 By Adam Daly
A Sunset Park man will spend at least 22 years behind bars for his role in the murder of his former girlfriend’s mother and her stepfather at their Sheepshead Bay home in 2015.
Queer artwork defaced in Bay Ridge, second anti-LGBTQIA+ incident since April
Jun. 21, 2023 By Jada Camille
A vandal defaced queer-affirming artwork painted outside of a southern Brooklyn elected’s office on June 21, marking Bay Ridge’s second anti-LGBTQIA+ incident in the past two months.
Community leaders praise Maimonides, call for adequate funding
Jun. 21, 2023 By Brooklyn Paper
Brooklynites and various community leaders gathered for an annual town hall at Maimonides Medical Center on June 20, where they hailed the institution for providing outstanding care, and called for adequate funding from the state government.
Back with a BAM: Next Wave Festival line up announced for fall series
Jun. 21, 2023 By Adam Daly
Next Wave, the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s (BAM) annual forward-thinking performance art festival has dropped its fall 2023 lineup, kicking off Oct. 19 across the academy’s three locations.