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Police identify woman burned to death on Coney Island F train

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Jan. 2, 2025 By Dean Moses Police have identified the woman who was burned to death aboard a Brooklyn F train in a shocking arson attack last week. Debrina Kawam, 57, was so badly burned it took authorities several weeks to put a name to her body. Sources familiar with the investigation say that…

Fires, fights and fresh starts: A look at what’s to come in Brooklyn in 2025

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Dec. 31, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper New year, same us — and by “us,” we mean fantastic local coverage you can’t find anywhere else. On the heels of a year full of pizza, portraits, parades, and protests, we’ve compiled a list of 10 big stories you can look for in the pages of our papers…

‘Victory over darkness’: Brighton Beach menorah lighting brings hope on first night of Hanukkah

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Dec. 30, 2024 By Lauren Rapp The Brighton Beach community came together last week near Coney Island for a joyous menorah lighting, marking the first night of Hanukkah with a celebration of light, unity and freedom. Rabbi David and Rebbetzin Yocheved Okunov of the Warbasse Jewish Heritage Congregation led families in kindling the neighborhood’s menorah…

Advocates hold prayer vigil in Coney Island for woman burned alive on F train, demand officials stem violence on subways

NY: Stillwell Ave Subway Stop Memorial in Brooklyn, NY. Photo taken on Dec 26, 2024 by Erica Price

Dec. 27, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Community advocates gathered at Brooklyn’s Coney Island Stillwell Avenue subway station on Thursday afternoon to mourn a woman who was burned to death in the station on Sunday morning. The prayer vigil, hosted by activist Rev. Kevin McCall, was held to commemorate the yet-to-be-identified woman who died after being set…

Homeless man indicted for fatal stabbing on Brooklyn N train: DA

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Dec. 20, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil A homeless man has been indicted for murder after allegedly fatally stabbing another man during a dispute on an N train at the Stillwell Avenue-Coney Island station, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Tuesday. Zhongqian Chen, 32, was arraigned Dec. 17 before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Dineen…

Coney Island shines bright at first-ever Kaiser Park Christmas tree lighting

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Dec. 18, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Coney Island came together last week for the community’s first-ever Christmas Tree Lighting at Kaiser Park. Hosted by NIA Community Services Network, the Dec. 12 event marked the culmination of the organization’s seasonal tree lighting celebrations, which also included a festive gathering at Red Hook’s Coffey Park.…

PHOTOS | Brooklyn kicks off holiday season with dazzling tree lightings

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Dec. 10, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil ‘Tis the season in Brooklyn — and we’re not just talking about the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights. From Downtown Brooklyn to Marine Park and beyond, pockets of Kings County are ushering in the holiday season with dazzling tree-lighting ceremonies, bringing communities together for music, treats and festive…

New American eatery with Eastern European flair, Breva, opens on Brighton Beach boardwalk

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Dec. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A new restaurant plans to bridge longstanding tradition and emerging tastes in Brighton Beach.  Breva, an American brasserie and cocktail bar, opened its doors on Dec. 18, right next to the famous Tatiana Grill on the boardwalk.  It’s an unusual place for a new restaurant. Brighton Beach is…