Nov. 7, 2024 By Jada Camille A Brooklyn man was just handed a 10-year prison sentence for shooting at an Uber Eats driver during a random drive-by incident in December 2021, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Laquan Battle, 28, of New Lots pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder for firing approximately four…
Nov. 7, 2024 By Jada Camille Wu-Tang is forever! The New York City Department of Transportation is honoring the legacy of hip-hop icons with a limited-edition street sign celebrating the legendary music group Wu-Tang Clan. Hip-hop fans can get their hands on one of these limited signs for $75. All orders must be placed…
Nov. 7, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell After an illustrious 37-year career, firefighter Duane Wood of Rescue Company 2 in Brooklyn has retired. His final tour at the firehouse took place on Oct. 31, a day many believed would never come. Wood began his career at Engine Company 290 and Ladder Company 103 in East…
Nov. 6, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith The controversial proposal to rezone the Arrow Linen site in Park Slope to make way for two at least 13-story apartment towers has gained the support of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, but Reynoso is calling on developers to deepen the project’s affordability as a condition of his…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil At a packed election night watch party, Democrat Chris McCreight conceded the race for the 46th Assembly District to incumbent Republican Alec Brook-Krasny, who is poised to secure re-election with over 52% of the vote. As of 11:15 p.m., with an estimated 95% of…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Republican challenger Steve Chan was poised to unseat Democratic incumbent Iwen Chu in state Senate District 17 on Tuesday night, earning more than 29,000 votes to Chu’s approximately 23,500, with 98% of votes counted. A retired U.S. Marine and New York City Police Department Sergeant, Chan moved to Bay…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Adam Daly A Bronx man accused of stabbing a subway conductor 11 times as he was trying to clear a 4 train last month was arraigned Monday on attempted murder charges. District Attorney Eric Gonzalez identified Jonathan Davalos, 27, as the suspect behind the vicious stabbing of MTA conductor Myron…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries may be poised to become the first Black Speaker of the House — if Democrats are successful in flipping the Republican-majority House of Representatives on Election Day. Before Nov. 5, Republicans held a narrow majority in the House, 220-212. But with several key seats…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Nestled in a vintage warehouse on Kent Avenue sits Brooklyn Coachworks. This unique business is more than just an automotive workshop — it’s the culmination of a passion for founder Daniel Marcello that spans decades and continents. For Marcello, the custom-made Land Rover Defenders built in his…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil, Kirstyn Brendlen, Jada Camille, Gabriele Holtermann & Lloyd Mitchell Election Day kicked off on Tuesday as thousands of Brooklynites headed to poll booths to cast their votes in the high-stakes presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as well as in crucial down-ballot elections. Following a…