Young Man’s Body Found at Alley Pond Park, Cops Believe it was Suicide

Nov. 21, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld

A 75-year-old man was killed, and several people — including a 9-year-old girl — were injured in a massive pile-up crash on the Kosciuszko Bridge on Thursday morning, per police. 

Nov. 21, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith

An affordable housing lottery has launched for an under-construction nine-story, 214-unit building on Gowanus’ 3rd Avenue, the latest lottery to go live for a development that benefits from the area’s rezoning. Taking up the whole block along 3rd Avenue between Union and Sackett, the Union Channel Apartments features a rooftop pool and outdoor areas. Units start at $848 a month.

Nov. 21, 2024 By Cate Corcoran

The under-construction Brooklyn flagship of the iconic French luxury brand Hermès has been making waves on social media since its unveiling from scaffolding in recent weeks.

Nov. 20, 2024 By Adam Daly

A Canarsie man accused of stealing $624,000 from the pensions of two retired New York City employees was arraigned Tuesday on a nine-count indictment, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office announced.

Nov. 20, 2024 By Jada Camille

As the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge approaches its 60th anniversary on Nov. 21, the monumental feat of engineering remains an integral piece of New York City’s infrastructure.

Nov. 20, 2024 By sobrien

Nov. 20, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

Nov. 20, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann

Bay Ridge embraced Greek street fashion on Nov. 15, as Greek-American streetwear designer Despina Kotsis brought her urban wear collection to Third Avenue. The 24-year-old hosted a pop-up event titled “I’m Happier in Greece” outside Omonia Cafe, drawing Greeks and non-Greeks alike for an afternoon and evening of mingling and fun.

Nov. 20, 2024 By Ethan Marshall

Competition among renters in New York City cooled in October 2024 to the degree that 19.7% of listings were offering concessions on rent, marking the highest level in the city since July 2021 at 22.7%, according to a report by the real estate listing site StreetEasy.

Nov. 20, 2024 By Max Edelman

In front of an eager crowd at Cobble Hill Cinemas, the Brooklyn Nets on Monday premiered the second installment of a three-episode series documenting a player’s journey to the team. This edition, titled “Cam Thomas’ NBA Journey: From Chesapeake to Brooklyn” spotlighted rising star guard Cam Thomas.

Nov. 20, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen

Getting called for jury duty — which usually means long hours waiting to find out if you’re even needed and eligible, or multiple days on-call in case something comes up — can inspire dread. But, it’s a civic duty, and a critical part of the right to a free and fair trial in the U.S.