Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Pickup in East Williamsburg: NYPD

Apr. 16, 2024 By Dean Moses & Brooklyn Paper staff

A Brooklyn merchant wound up in fire marshals’ handcuffs for improper storage of highly-flammable lithium-ion batteries inside his business — the first arrest of its kind ever reported in New York City, FDNY officials announced Monday.

Apr. 16, 2024 By Jada Camille

All eyes were locked on star athletes Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, and Cameron Brink on April 15 as the hype for women’s basketball soared during the Women’s National Basketball Association draft in Downtown Brooklyn.

Apr. 16, 2024 By Redetha Abrahams-Nichols

There has been much discussion about how the planned closure of SUNY Downstate University Hospital will drastically compromise healthcare services in Brooklyn — and leave more than 400,000 patients treated there each year without immediate access to vital, life-saving care. 

Apr. 16, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen

More than 100 new and expectant parents were “showered” with gifts, resources, and good tidings at a community baby shower hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on Saturday. 

Apr. 15, 2024 By Adam Daly

The Brooklyn Museum is springing into action with a “Flower Flash” installation on Wednesday to celebrate the institution’s newest exhibition, which features illustrations of the world-famous Japanese cherry blossoms in Tokyo.

Apr. 15, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer

The Green-Wood Cemetery, one of the first rural burial grounds in the country, will present a new concert series “Phantom Waves,” inspired by the acoustics in the cemetery’s catacombs and historic chapel.

Apr. 15, 2024 By Jada Camille

Each option still relies on government assistance and mainly varies on how the city will approach residents’ needs, both physically and financially.

Apr. 15, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen

When she first took office in January 2022, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez learned that her district had a particularly high rate of residential fires. Nine months later, that statistic hit a little closer to home when her chief of staff was displaced by an apartment fire.

Apr. 13, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

In a heartfelt farewell ceremony at the Barclays Center, the Brooklyn Nets bid adieu to their beloved service dog Acorn, who is retiring after years of dedicated service.

Apr. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen

BRIC is preparing to throw a party and gala — complete with some honored guests and special performances — to launch its new “Raised By Brooklyn” campaign this summer.