Jun. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Violent crimes often spike in the summertime, and as the mercury rose in Brooklyn last month, so too did the crime rate in some parts of the borough, according to the latest NYPD data.
May. 14, 2024 By Sheila Barksdale-Gordon, Dionne Grayman & Morgan Monaco
After 40 years of chronic underfunding, the City is once again cutting the budget for Parks — a move that will have devastating impacts on communities across Brooklyn.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.