Our world in photos: June 3
June 3, 2026
A global photo roundup captures political hearings in Washington, a New York Stock Exchange debut, Vatican audiences and everyday life.
A global photo roundup captures political hearings in Washington, a New York Stock Exchange debut, Vatican audiences and everyday life.
Officials from the newly launched Office of Community Safety haven’t yet spoken with anyone from the NYPD about collaboration.
A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of NYC’s subterranean sewer system has the city wondering what exactly is going on.
Taa Grays becomes first Black woman president of the New York State Bar Association in its 150-year history, marking a historic milestone.
A collection of editorial cartoons exploring politics, war, AI, and culture from leading international artists.
Photos capture election ballots, French Open action, court challenges, NBA Finals and healthcare struggles worldwide.
Editorial cartoons satirize climate policy, gas prices, Trump, Iran tensions and Alberta separatism in a global political roundup.
Should police have to file a report any time they stop a person on the street? In New York, the question has divided local government as the City Council pushes
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has affirmed the sentence of Victor Cabral in response to his appeal claiming the sentence was excessive. This decision follows Cabral’s
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York announced that it collected nearly $1.8 billion in criminal and civil actions during Fiscal Year 2023. U.S. Attorney Breon
Inessa Zeldin, a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit arising from a multi-vehicle collision, has had her motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability denied by the Supreme
The Supreme Court, Kings County, under Judge Wavny Toussaint, recently addressed a case involving Gerron Wade, a retired New York City correction officer, and his battle for performance of duty
ASSEMBLYMEMBER CARROLL LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO IMPROVE CHILDHOOD LITERACY ALBANY — ADDRESSING AN EARLY-CHILDHOOD READING CRISIS, ASSEMBLYMEMBER ROBERT CARROLL (D-44) WAS SET TO LAUNCH THE NY CAMPAIGN FOR EARLY LITERACY at
Full slideshow below In a ceremonial gathering that brought together Brooklyn’s political luminaries and the local legal community, the Hon. Linda Wilson was sworn in as Civil Court judge on
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is pushing for the enactment of legislation aimed at ensuring the continuation of pension benefits for surviving spouses of public employees. The association’s
Full slideshow below CONEY ISLAND — It wasn’t a rock star, celebrity or famous sports figure that had entered the building — although with dozens of passersby clamoring to shake his
The Appellate Division affirmed the foreclosure and sale order against Brooklyn homeowner Anna Moses, as initially decreed by the Supreme Court, Kings County, under Judge Ingrid Joseph. This ruling stemmed
FLOYD BENNETT FIELD – A rainy and foggy morning served as the backdrop for a bipartisan group of elected officials — which included Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Southwest Brooklyn-Staten Island) —
GRAND ARMY PLAZA — Brooklyn Public Library and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts have announced Anthem to US, a new project presented in collaboration with The New York Public
GRAND ARMY PLAZA — Brooklyn Public Library currently presents “It Happened in New York,” an exhibition of photographs by Sylvia Plachy. Between 1974 and 2004, Plachy was a staff photographer
BISHOP BRENNAN LAUNCHES 2024 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, MARKING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY BUSHWICK — THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN BEGAN ITS ANNUAL LOCAL CELEBRATION OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK ON SUNDAY.
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Members of a group of Hasidic Jews who oppose Zionism, the Neturei Karta, demonstrated on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall Thursday evening in support of Palestinian
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court has overturned a Kings County Supreme Court decision in the civil management case of Ezikiel R., a convicted sex offender. The
Tell me a bit about yourself and a bit about Sahadi’s. I am fourth generation of the Sahadi family, and I’ve been doing this a really long time, maybe about
Isaiah Dukes, known as rapper “Lil Zay Osama,” faces federal charges in Brooklyn after a grand jury indictment for possessing a machine gun and an unregistered firearm was announced on
EMERGENCY AID AND REPAIRS APPROVED FOR FIRE ISLAND FIRE ISLAND — THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HAS DETERMINED THAT FIRE ISLAND IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, WHERE MANY BROOKLYNITES VACATION OR
BRIGHTON BEACH — Elder abuse — an intentional act or failure to act that causes or creates a risk of harm to an adult 60 years of age and older
We need affordable housing now. Such was the refrain emphasized by a range of Crown Heights residents at yesterday’s City Council’s hearing.
NEW YORK — British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur soccer club, pleaded guilty Wednesday to insider trading and conspiracy charges in New York, saying he knew
The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the ruling of the District Court for the Southern District of New York and found “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli guilty of
POLY PREP STUDENT ADVOCATES FOR BILL REQUIRING LIFE-SAVING EPINEPHRINE IN PUBLIC VENUES STATEWIDE — A YOUNG BROOKLYNITE WHO WITNESSED AN EPIPEN SAVING HER BROTHER’S LIFE is now pushing for legislation
In a move that reinforces the judicial strength of Brooklyn, Mayor Eric Adams has made strategic appointments and reappointments to the Family Court, Criminal Court and Civil Court. Among these,
Rachel Demarest Gold, a partner at Abrams Fensterman, Brooklyn’s largest law firm, has issued critical guidance to business clients in light of new labor regulations affecting joint employment, independent contractors,