Dec. 12, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Fear, frustration and stress remained in high gear Thursday after thousands of NYC subway riders were left stuck in the subways of Downtown Brooklyn following a power failure during the Wednesday evening rush hour. The chaos started during the evening rush hour when the power went out at 5:30 p.m.…
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Brooklyn’s outside! Say cheers to liberation and unity during these Juneteenth events
Jun. 7, 2024 By Jada Camille
Juneteenth, the federal holiday marking the official end of slavery in the U.S., is now a nationwide celebration spotlighting unity, freedom and creativity. And Brooklyn’s got its own slate of festivities planned.
‘One of the best’: Locals laud new Brooklyn Paramount, a revival over 60 years in the making
Mar. 29, 2024 By Lauren Rapp
The Brooklyn Paramount, a once legendary cultural hub, has opened its doors again to music lovers, preserving a touch of history around every corner. The live music venue is officially welcoming concertgoers again as of Wednesday, March 27, over 60 years since its last curtain call.
Brooklyn Paramount theater reopens in grand restoration, return to Baroque splendor
Mar. 28, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith Just shy of 100 years since the grand French Baroque Brooklyn Paramount theater first opened its doors as a music and movie hall in Fort Greene, it is ready for its second act. The theater reopened this week following a five-year restoration and conversion project back to its original…
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Men’s clothing store owner attacked by trio in Downtown Brooklyn, culprits apprehended
Mar. 1, 2024 By Adam Daly
The owner of a Downtown men’s clothing store was assaulted by three perps who stole several items of clothing on Feb. 19.
84th Precinct: Violent customer cuffed
Jan. 31, 2024 By Adam Daly
84TH PRECINCT
Brooklyn Heights–DUMBO–Boerum Hill–Downtown
Discount grocery chain Lidl to open new location in Brooklyn next year
Jan. 29, 2024 By Adam Daly
Lidl, the discount grocery store chain, is set to open a 30,000-square-foot location at the Fulton Street Mall in Downtown Brooklyn next year.
84th Precinct: ATM thieves at large
Jan. 23, 2024 By Adam Daly
84TH PRECINCT
Brooklyn Heights–DUMBO–Boerum Hill–Downtown
84th Precinct: Thief snatches gold chain
Nov. 17, 2023 By Adam Daly
84TH PRECINCT
Brooklyn Heights–DUMBO–Boerum Hill–Downtown
84th Precinct: Dog walker assaulted with mirror
Nov. 14, 2023 By Adam Daly
84TH PRECINCT
Brooklyn Heights–DUMBO–Boerum Hill–Downtown