May. 13, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon & Brooklyn Paper staff
Police in Brooklyn have arrested a 14-year-old boy for allegedly shooting into a strip of stores in February.
Teen cuffed for allegedly shooting up stores in Brownsville
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‘It’s about bringing awareness’: Brookdale Hospital hosts panel on Black maternal health
May. 6, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
One Brooklyn Health organized a panel at Brookdale Hospital in Brownsville on May 1 to discuss disparities in Black maternal health care.
Heroic firefighters rescue cat from Brooklyn house fire
Apr. 25, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell
A cat is onto its next of nine lives after being rescued from a house fire in Brownsville on Thursday.
Bloodied man dies from gunshot wound after walking into Brownsville hospital seeking help
Apr. 18, 2024 By Barbara Russo & Brooklyn Paper staff
Brooklyn detectives are investigating a deadly shooting on Wednesday afternoon in which the victim, covered in blood, walked into a local hospital seeking medical help.
Reynoso seeks to ‘close the gaps in maternal healthcare’ with Brownsville community baby shower
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.
Brooklyn man who killed neighbor jailed for 17 years
Mar. 1, 2024 By Adam Daly
A 43-year-old man who fatally shot his Brownsville neighbor nearly four years ago was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday.
‘Bring it back to life’: Brownsville do-gooder works to revamp neighborhood community garden
Mar. 1, 2024 By Jada Camille
The first day of spring is just weeks away, and to celebrate, one Brownsville native is stretching her green thumbs to revamp the neighborhood’s community garden.
Brooklyn basketball coaches shine as finalists for Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year award
Feb. 27, 2024 By Ximena Del Cerro
MVPs in their communities, two Brooklyn coaches are among the finalists for the Jr. Knicks Coach of the Year program.
Playing their right hand: Police gift handcrafted domino tables to Brownsville senior center for Black History Month
Feb. 21, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell
In honor of Black History Month, members of Brooklyn’s NYPD Police Service Area (PSA) 2 — which serves 42 public housing developments within the confines of the 73rd, 75th and 77th Precincts – had three handcrafted, custom designed domino tables for the Rosetta Gaston Senior Center in Brownsville on Feb. 15.
12 people injured in Brownsville NYCHA building blaze: FDNY
Feb. 14, 2024 By Adam Daly
Twelve people were injured in a fire at a Brownsville public housing development on Wednesday morning.