Our world in photos: April 24
KANSAS CITY — The special, rare arm stretch required of a good pitcher...
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Brooklyn man sentenced to eight years for burglary at historic Gargiulo’s restaurant in Coney Island
A Brooklyn man, Luis Mercado, 34, has been sentenced to up to...
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What’s News, Breaking: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
POLICE LOOK FOR SUSPECT WHO FIRED AND MISSED OUTSIDE SUNSET PARK RESTAURANT...
NewsArts & Entertainment
As surely as spring blooms, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition brightens Red Hook in April
RED HOOK — The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition opened its doors on the...
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Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition launches spring season in Red Hook
RED HOOK — In spite of the intense, blustery winds and cresting waves...
Business
Developers, elected officials break ground in Bushwick on $75M affordable housing
BUSHWICK — It took a village to make a village, and it happened...
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Camber Property Group & Riseboro break ground on $75 million affordable development in Bushwick
BUSHWICK — This week, Camber Property Group and RiseBoro Community Partnership co-hosted...
Crime
Barricaded Brooklyn Heights weed shop remains open despite numerous robberies and raids
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Workers at an illicit weed outlet in Brooklyn Heights are...
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How Brooklyn DA’s Virtual Currency Unit disrupts major cryptocurrency scam
JAY STREET — Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez has announced that his Virtual Currency...
Education & Kids
Tow Foundation endows new chair named for Tania León at Brooklyn College
FLATBUSH — Thanks to the generosity of the Tow Foundation, more specifically Leonard...
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At Brooklyn College: Presidential Lecture Series reunites great musical educators, establishes Tania León Chair of Music
FLATBUSH — Pulitzer Prize-winner and Kennedy Center honoree Tania León returned...
Health
Bay Ridge leads Brooklyn in showing how a NORC should work best
BAY RIDGE — Red carpet is being rolled out more and more in...
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Here’s why Bay Ridge, a ‘Naturally Occurring Retirement Community’ (NORC), takes good care of older adults
BAY RIDGE — Roll out the red carpet! The Bay Ridge Center (BRC...
Police & Fire
Man arrested for allegedly taking a decommissioned NYC fireboat for an overnight cruise
A man was arrested Thursday for allegedly taking a decommissioned New York...
A human head was found in an apartment refrigerator. The resident is charged with murder
A New York City man has been charged with murder in connection...
Sports
Brooklyn’s Prince bids farewell to WNBA
Though she only appeared in 10 games off the bench and put...
Carl Erskine: A boy of summer
Often I have quoted the adage, “Only the good die young.” This...
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Faces of Bay Ridge: John Abi-Habib, a mover and a shaker
BAY RIDGE – John Abi-Habib is all about foresight and being on...
Staten Island Man With History of Hate Indicted For Firefighter’s Murder
A Staten Island man pleaded not guilty on Tues., Dec. 18 for...
Transportation & Travel
Community leaders join elected officials to celebrate improved traffic and safety measures on Atlantic Ave.
ATLANTIC AVENUE — This week, the Department of Transportation installed three mid-block...
Agony: Pedestrian’s death in Dyker addresses ‘daylighting,’ as victim’s family members reach out to community for support
DYKER HEIGHTS — After the death of yet another pedestrian — this time at...