Jun. 11, 2025 By Brennan LaBrie Elizabeth Leacock’s son Xaire, 12, has always been drawn to the water. But when he almost drowned at age six, Leacock knew he needed swim lessons. “At least I’d have some comfort that he’d survive on his own if he were to get himself into trouble,” she said.…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Adam Daly An East New York mother has been indicted in connection with the death of her 6-year-old daughter, who was found unresponsive in a bathtub last month, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Wednesday. Karla Espinal, 26, appeared before Brooklyn Supreme Court before Justice Donald Leo on March 12…
Jul. 8, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell & Emily Davenport
Two women tragically died after being swept out to sea in Coney Island on Friday night.
Aug. 17, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A 9-year-old boy died after falling into the water behind the IKEA furniture store in Red Hook on Wednesday night.
Aug. 3, 2023 By Jada Camille
After a 15-year-old boy drowned in Coney Island over the weekend while reportedly swimming at an unguarded section of the beach, locals are pleading with city leaders to address what they say is an ongoing lifeguard shortage.
Jul. 5, 2023 By Adam Daly
A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $9,000 to help pay the medical bills of a 13-year-old boy who is “fighting for his life” after he was left comatose following a drowning incident in Prospect Park last month.
Jun. 14, 2023 By Adam Daly
A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being pulled from the Prospect Park lake on Tuesday evening, officials confirmed on Wednesday.