Our world in photos: June 26
June 26, 2026
A global photo roundup captures wildlife, sports, Pride celebrations, weddings and life during summer heat around the world.
A global photo roundup captures wildlife, sports, Pride celebrations, weddings and life during summer heat around the world.
The Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club celebrated Primary Day as members looked ahead to the November general election.
Political cartoons take on housing affordability, climate change, the Israel-Iran ceasefire, Trump, Netanyahu, Elon Musk and SpaceX.
The Kings County Criminal Bar Association celebrated its members and a successful year at its annual summer gathering in Brooklyn.
Global photos show heat waves, protests, wildlife, and daily life across Nepal, Venezuela, Kenya, India and Europe.
Editorial cartoons cover Trump, Iran, affordability, US 250th, data centers, and global political issues in sharp commentary.
Brooklyn Supreme Court hosted a Caribbean American Heritage Month event honoring legal figures and culture with music and performances.
ELECTED OFFICIALS URGE MAYOR TO RESUME COOPERATION WITH IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS CITYWIDE — THE MAYOR NEEDS TO RESTORE COOPERATION WITH THE FEDERAL AGENCY ICE (Immigration, Customs & Enforcement), say Brooklyn Congressmember
The Salaam Club of New York, one of Brooklyn’s oldest Middle Eastern civic groups, held its first meeting of the new year at the newly-built Bay Ridge Center for Older
Brooklyn’s court system is marking Black History Month 2024 with a vibrant array of events under the theme “African Americans and the Arts: Creativity is the Heart and Soul of
The Brooklyn court system commenced its Black History Month celebration with an opening ceremony that featured Meredith Suttles, managing director of the Marin Theatre Company, as the keynote speaker. The
Two decades since New York State launched the 22-acre Atlantic Yards project, the rights to develop its six high-rise sites near Barclays Center in Brooklyn will be up for grabs
“When we heard about the news regarding the Chinatown archway, we couldn’t help but wonder if it’s another Brooklyn archway situation.”
It’s tricky to introduce evidence. U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall ruled against the admission of rap music lyrics and videos as evidence on Tuesday in the trial of Karl
A 23-year-old man from Stuyvesant Heights was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday following his guilty plea to attempted murder, announced Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. The sentencing
In a move to combat unlawful evictions during cold “Code Blue” temperatures, the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) conducted a targeted community outreach on Tuesday in East New York. East
DOT INSTALLS MID-BLOCK CROSSINGS AT 3 ATLANTIC AVE. TRAFFIC HOTSPOTS BOERUM HILL — THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LAST WEEK INSTALLED THREE MID-BLOCK CROSSINGS ON ATLANTIC AVE. between Nevins St. and
In a recent development in Kings County, the Family Court, under Judge Michele R. Titus, revisited a custody and parental access case involving Andriy Martynchuk and Iryna Vasylkovska. The initial
Led by longtime history programmer, “Brooklyn Is…” gives visitors a new introduction to the landmark building.
NEW YORK — Two New York City brothers were accused earlier this week of stockpiling an arsenal of explosive devices and ghost guns in their family’s home, where authorities say
Attorney General Letitia James is spearheading a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, she announced Wednesday, challenging a decision by the
GOWANUS LANTERN PROJECT LIGHTS UP STORMY NIGHTS GOWANUS — A GROUP OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS ARE TEST-DRIVING an open-source new storm protection system for the Gowanus Canal, reports Brownstoner: 3D-printed lanterns
The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association is set to host its 2024 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Winter Seminar, an essential gathering for legal professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and expand
The New York City Council voted 42-9 to override Mayor Eric Adams’ vetoes of two significant criminal justice reform bills, marking a significant shift in the city’s approach to policing
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Citibank, N.A. (Citi), accusing the banking giant of failing to adequately protect its customers from electronic fraud and refusing
Full slideshow below The Thirteenth Annual Milton Mollen Commitment to Excellence Awards, held at the Appellate Division, Second Department, on Jan. 24, honored outstanding court employees, including two prominent figures
New York State has enacted the Digital Fair Repair Act, heralding a new era of accessibility and affordability in electronic repairs. The legislation, which came into effect on Dec. 28,
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court, Kings County, under Judge Larry Martin, initially denied a motion for summary judgment in a case involving Benjamin Landa and F. James McGuire
OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURE ON BQE THIS SATURDAY A.M., FEB. 3 BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — REPAIR WORK REQUIRING SINGLE-LANE CLOSURE OF THE QUEENS-BOUND BROOKLYN-QUEENS EXPRESSWAY, originally scheduled for the early morning hours
Pratt Institute’s MFA in Fine Arts and MFA in Photography facilities are scheduled to move soon to Dock 72 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association (BWBA) recently hosted an enlightening “Lunch with a Judge” event featuring Hon. Cenceria Edwards, the esteemed president-elect for the 2024-2025 term. “Justice Edwards is so
BROOKLYN — Douglas Jablon, Executive Vice President of Community Relations and Special Assistant to the President at Maimonides Health, has been named to City & State’s 2024 50 Over 50:
