Mar. 7, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Mike Neamonitis, the longtime owner of Mike’s Donut Shop at 6822 Fifth Ave. in Bay Ridge, has died, the family announced Friday in an Instagram post. His passing marks the end of an era for the beloved community business. “A true inspiration to our family, Mike always put…
Feb. 24, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Patsy Grimaldi, founder of the beloved Brooklyn pizzerias Grimaldi’s and Juliana’s, died this month at the age of 93, after decades at the forefront of New York City’s pizza scene. Though Grimaldi rose to fame in Brooklyn, he was born in the Bronx and learned the picks of…
Mar. 29, 2024 By Beth Harris, AP
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87.
Mar. 22, 2024 By Barbara Russo
Martin Greenfield, a Holocaust survivor and tailor to celebrities, athletes, U.S. presidents and many others, died Wednesday on Long Island at age 95.
Jan. 12, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
Brooklynites are mourning the loss of Sister Dolores F. Crepeau, the former principal of several private Catholic schools, who died on Dec. 31 at the age of 74.
Jan. 3, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper
A lifelong public servant, community activist, political strategist and a dedicated mentor throughout his decades-long career at Medgar Evers College, Dr. John Louis Flateau has passed away, his family announced.
Nov. 10, 2023 By Adam Daly
Brian Fox, a former Republican city council candidate, reportedly died at his Bay Ridge home on Nov. 8.
Sep. 11, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
The Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens is mourning the loss of Monsignor Paul W. Jervis, a beloved figure known as a “champion for racial harmony,” who died on Sept. 5 at the age of 69.