Nov. 18, 2024 By Adam Daly A Brooklyn priest previously disciplined for allowing pop star Sabrina Carpenter to film a music video in his Williamsburg church has been relieved of his pastoral responsibilities after an investigation revealed he allegedly mishandled church funds, the Diocese of Brooklyn announced Monday. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello will still be…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Adam Daly More than $300,000 has been raised to support former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm’s recovery after he was recently paralyzed in a horseback riding accident, according to an online fundraiser. Since launching the GoFundMe campaign on Sunday, organizers have received more than 3,000 individual donations to help cover Grimm’s…
Jul. 18, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller
Mayor Eric Adams and some other city elected officials are not rushing to condemn City Council Member Susan Zhuang (D-Brooklyn) following her Wednesday arrest for allegedly biting a high-ranking NYPD officer.
Feb. 29, 2024 By Adam Daly
The Department of Transportation announced Wednesday night that it has been given the greenlight to move forward with completing the long-stalled safety redesign of Underhill Avenue in Prospect Heights.
Feb. 12, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
Hundreds of revelers ushered in the Year of the Dragon at Sunset Park’s annual Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday, Feb. 11.
Feb. 1, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
On Tuesday, the New York City council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams’ veto of the “How Many Stops” Act, a piece of legislation aimed at improving NYPD transparency and eliminating unlawful police stops.
Jan. 18, 2024 By Adam Daly
Prospect Heights residents are calling on Mayor Eric Adams to release the results of a community input survey on the Underhill Avenue safety redesign, which was carried out in November and stalled the near-completed project.
Oct. 12, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Kensington’s temporary open street on Beverley Road has officially been transformed into a permanent pedestrian plaza.
Sep. 29, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
As overburdened New York City agencies struggle to meet the needs of residents, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso will divert Borough Hall’s money and resources toward aiding New Yorkers and easing the strain on the city, he announced Wednesday.
Aug. 11, 2023 By Adam Daly
Northern Brooklyn pols and local activities have criticized the mayor’s office for the delay in implementing a safety redesign on Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard after a delivery rider was injured on the stretch of road Thursday.