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Court axes sale of Dangler Mansion, throwing future of historic site into question

dangler mansion in bed-stuy

Oct. 10, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith In a rare case of the state blocking a property sale over questionable dealings, a judge has sided with the attorney general in a long running drama that has pitted locals and preservationists against a developer and a nonprofit in Bed-Stuy. In a dramatic development, a Kings County…

Playing in pink! Brooklynites unite for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with tennis camp

USTA breast cancer awareness event

Oct. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille Tennis lovers and health care advocates gathered at the Lincoln Terrace tennis courts last weekend for a spirited celebration of unity during the second annual United States Tennis Association regional Breast Cancer awareness campaign on Oct. 6. Over 60 community members showed up in their pink athletic wear…

Coney Islanders remember victims of Oct. 7 attack, one year later

oct. 7 memorial in coney island

Oct. 9, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper Neighbors and elected officials came together in Coney Island on Monday to honor the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel by Hamas. The event, organized by Chabad Neshama, drew a large crowd of local community members who came together to remember the lives…

Brooklyn man charged in violent spree that left three women injured

The intersection of E 40th St & Hubbard Pl where Cain allegedly attacked his first victim on Aug. 18

Oct. 9, 2024 By Adam Daly An East Flatbush man accused of a violent spree that left three women injured was arraigned in Brooklyn Supreme Court on Monday on charges of attempted murder and assault, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office. Police arrested 24-year-old Damally Cain on Aug. 22 in connection with the…

Go Pink! Local orgs hang pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Cypress Hills

breast cancer awareness ribbon-tying

Oct. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille Every October, supportive communities across the U.S. honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Brooklyn residents are no different.  Local leaders and city officials joined with the Bangladeshi American Community Development and Youth Services on Oct. 3 to tie pink ribbons—the official color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month —…

City announces $3.9 million restoration of landmark Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses

historic weeksville houses

Oct. 8, 2024 By Adam Daly The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and Department of Design and Construction have launched a $3.9 million restoration project for the historic Hunterfly Road Houses at the Weeksville Heritage Center, officials announced Monday. The DDC, overseeing the project for the DCLA, said it will restore the…