Nov. 19, 2024 By Jada Camille The Brooklyn Navy Yard will host its seventh annual Wallabout Wonderland holiday market on Dec. 7 and 8, featuring more than 200 local vendors for a weekend of festive shopping and family-friendly activities. This year’s market will offer a diverse array of handmade gifts, clothing, accessories, home décor,…
Nov. 18, 2024 By Adam Daly The New York City Police Department is renewing its appeal for public assistance in identifying a group of suspects accused of assaulting a couple during an alleged anti-Palestinian attack in Fort Greene last month. The incident, which is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force, occurred…
Nov. 18, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell Residents at one Brooklyn apartment building are fired up and fed up, saying they have endured years of neglect and denial of basic necessities from their landlord. Tenants at 22 Hawthorne St. in Prospect Lefferts Gardens spoke out on Sunday against what they called a pattern of neglect…
Nov. 18, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell Firefighters rescued three civilians from an early morning blaze in Canarsie on Monday, officials said. The fire broke out around 2:20 a.m. at 1120 East 81st St., between Avenue K and Avenue L, in a three-story brick building, according to the FDNY. Crews from Engine Company 257 and…
Nov. 15, 2024 By Adam Daly Generous Brooklynites, beware! A recent scam has targeted people in Downtown Brooklyn, with victims losing thousands of dollars to fraudsters posing as youth basketball fundraisers. The NYPD said four women lost nearly $7,000 in just one week after scammers approached them for donations to alleged youth basketball teams.…
Nov. 14, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen More than a week after the general election, Republicans have cemented their majority in the House of Representatives — meaning Republicans will control the House, the Senate, and the presidency — and Brooklyn congress member Hakeem Jeffries has reportedly taken the blame. Jeffries, has represented parts of south…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller The City Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to free New York renters from having to pay costly real estate broker fees — passing legislation introduced by a Brooklyn Council Member that will make the party who hires a listing agent responsible for footing the bill. The legislation passed…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Jada Camille Bay Ridge residents are coming together to support the family of Yazan Alsaras, a beloved mail carrier who passed away unexpectedly earlier this month at the age of 39. Known for his unwavering work ethic and deep commitment to his community, Alsaras left behind a wife and a…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Cupcakes are what made Magnolia Bakery famous, but its best-loved dessert is the Banana Pudding: it’s fluffy, sweet, and full of fresh bananas and vanilla wafer pieces. It was also, up until now, only available in the bakery, or online directly from Magnolia’s website. The pudding couldn’t be…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith A design for new infill on an architecturally distinguished and landmarked block of Hancock Street needs refinement, the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission said at a hearing late last month. While the commissioners were, overall, enthusiastic about the front of the new building’s design and detailing, they agreed at…