Feb. 23, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Violence broke out inside an East Flatbush church building on Friday afternoon when one man stabbed another.
Man stabbed in the face inside Brooklyn church building: NYPD
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Driver arrested after crash that left Greenpoint pedestrian in critical condition
Feb. 23, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A 49-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was hit by the driver of a large truck in Greenpoint on Wednesday night, according to the NYPD.
Community unites in paw-some effort to save beloved dog café Boris & Horton from closure
Feb. 23, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
It’s been a ruff few weeks for beloved dog café Boris & Horton, but in the face of imminent closure, locals are banding together to help keep the shop’s doors open.
Robbed at hammerpoint: Duo robs deliverista of wallet, phone and pizzas in Fort Greene
Feb. 23, 2024 By Adam Daly
Officers from the 88th Precinct are looking for two teen suspects who robbed a deliverista of his personal belongings and two pizzas on Feb. 16.
A cultural celebration! Brooklyn Chamber hosts annual Black History Month event in Weeksville
Feb. 23, 2024 By Jada Camille
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce honored four community leaders at its annual Black History Month Celebration, held at the historic Weeksville Heritage Center on Feb. 21.
Newly-restored Brooklyn Paramount set to open as live music venue next month
Feb. 23, 2024 By Cate Corcoran
Still putting the finishing touches on its highly anticipated restoration, Brooklyn Paramount is getting ready to open its doors March 27 as a live-music venue.
Plan ahead: The Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge is closed this weekend
Feb. 22, 2024 By Adam Daly
The Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge is undergoing an upgrade and will be closed to traffic in both directions from Friday night to Saturday evening, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
One tough cookie: Alleged crook arrested for assaulting Brooklyn Heights store clerk over $4 treat theft
Feb. 22, 2024 By Adam Daly
Cops arrested a 30-year-old man after he allegedly assaulted a clerk who confronted him about shoplifting a $4 cookie on Valentine’s Day.
Decade of dedication: Gravesend teacher honors late colleague with ongoing fundraiser for special needs students
Feb. 22, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
For the last 10 years, adaptive physical education teacher Michael Gross has fundraised for his students — all to memorialize a fellow educator who went above and beyond for his kids before his tragic passing.
Landmarks approves construction of modern multi-family row house on Bed-Stuy’s historic Macon Street
Feb. 22, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
Construction of a new “almost invisible” multi-family row house planned for a vacant lot on Bed Stuy’s Macon Street was unanimously approved by the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission last week, with commissioners agreeing the plans are well-suited to the historic block.