Nov. 10, 2023 By Adam Daly
Brian Fox, a former Republican city council candidate, reportedly died at his Bay Ridge home on Nov. 8.
Former southern Brooklyn city council candidate Brian Fox dies at age 34
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Brooklyn Folk Festival founder talks tunes and tradition as 15th annual festival begins
Nov. 10, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
Brooklyn is getting folk-y this weekend as the annual Brooklyn Folk Festival returns to St. Ann’s Church.
‘I love my baby with everything I have’: Loved ones honor 7-year-old Kamari Hughes, tragically killed by NYPD tow truck, at funeral
Nov. 10, 2023 Jada Camille & Adam Daly
Family and friends remembered 7-year-old Kamari Hughes as a “kid with a huge heart, stern beliefs and a lot of energy” at his funeral service in Clinton Hill on Thursday, two weeks after he was killed by the driver of an NYPD tow truck while crossing the street.
Senate confirms Brooklynite Ramon Reyes as district judge for Eastern District of New York
Nov. 9, 2023 By Adam Daly
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Brooklynite Ramon Reyes to the position of U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of New York, elevating him from his position as federal magistrate judge on the same court.
After pandemic-related layoffs, SEIU 32BJ cleaners rally for fair pay and healthcare as contract negotiations begin
Nov. 9, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Contract negotiations between tens of thousands of unionized building service workers and their employers started with a bang on Thursday as hundreds of cleaners, porters, and handypersons rallied in downtown Manhattan.
Light up the night: ‘Lightscape’ brings dazzling holiday display to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden starting Nov. 17
Nov. 9, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The sprawling lawns and lush gardens of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are set to be turned into a glittering winter wonderland with the return of Lightscape on Nov. 17.
Members of Gambino crime family arrested in Italy-U.S. takedown, charged in Brooklyn federal court
Nov. 8, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
In a coordinated effort from both Italian and American authorities, ten members of the infamous Gambino crime family were charged in a 16-count indictment in Brooklyn federal court on Wednesday.
Police searching for two gunmen after Crown Heights attempted assault: NYPD
Nov. 8, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
The New York Police Department is searching for two individuals who are suspected of an attempted assault in Crown Heights on Monday.
Susan Zhuang wins election in city’s first Asian-majority council district
Nov. 7, 2023 By Adam Daly & Kirstyn Brendlen
Democrat Susan Zhuang has declared victory in the contentious race for city council in District 43, New York City’s first Asian-majority district.
ELECTION RESULTS: Polls close in Brooklyn, victors celebrate in competitive council races
Nov. 7, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
The polls have officially closed in the 2023 general election in New York City — and the (unofficial) results are in.