Nov. 8, 2024 By Jessica Ross Colombia-born, Brooklyn-raised boxer Sebastian Mazeneth is ranked sixth in the nation and is on the road to becoming No. 1. Mazeneth, 21, began boxing at a young age in Colombia before moving to New York. Boxing remained a hobby until two years ago, when he decided to take…
Nov. 8, 2024 By Jada Camille The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is set to relaunch “Ti Atis,” a monthly program dedicated to celebrating Haitian culture through activities and performances, beginning this weekend. “Ti Atis,” which translates to “Little Artists” in Haitian Creole, aims to immerse young participants in Haitian history and heritage through various art…
Nov. 8, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen At least 10 cars caught fire at an NYPD impound lot in Red Hook on Wednesday, less than two years after a blaze on the same lot destroyed a police evidence warehouse. The fire broke out shortly before 1 p.m. at the Erie Basin Auto Pound at 700…
Nov. 7, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld A senior man was killed Wednesday evening after being struck by a bus while riding a moped in Downtown Brooklyn. The 74-year-old man, whom police have not identified, was riding an electric moped south on Jay Street just after 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, when the 66-year-old driver of a…
Nov. 7, 2024 By Jada Camille A Brooklyn man was just handed a 10-year prison sentence for shooting at an Uber Eats driver during a random drive-by incident in December 2021, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Laquan Battle, 28, of New Lots pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder for firing approximately four…
Nov. 7, 2024 By Bill Parry A Brooklyn man was killed in a high-speed chain-reaction crash near Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach on Tuesday night. Police from the 106th Precinct in Ozone Park responded to a 911 call of a vehicle collision on the Belt Parkway and 79th Street at around 11:12 p.m.…
Nov. 7, 2024 By Jada Camille Wu-Tang is forever! The New York City Department of Transportation is honoring the legacy of hip-hop icons with a limited-edition street sign celebrating the legendary music group Wu-Tang Clan. Hip-hop fans can get their hands on one of these limited signs for $75. All orders must be placed…
Nov. 7, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell After an illustrious 37-year career, firefighter Duane Wood of Rescue Company 2 in Brooklyn has retired. His final tour at the firehouse took place on Oct. 31, a day many believed would never come. Wood began his career at Engine Company 290 and Ladder Company 103 in East…
Nov. 6, 2024 By Ethan Marshall In the wake of Donald Trump being re-elected President of the United States Tuesday, multiple New York City-based immigrant organizations have released statements in which they criticized Trump for his history of anti-immigrant rhetoric and reinforced their missions to protect immigrants from any unconstitutional actions his administration may…
Nov. 6, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith The controversial proposal to rezone the Arrow Linen site in Park Slope to make way for two at least 13-story apartment towers has gained the support of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, but Reynoso is calling on developers to deepen the project’s affordability as a condition of his…