NYPD apologizes for mistakenly accusing 15-year-old of mass shooting at Brooklyn parade
February 10, 2025
The apology followed reporting by The Associated Press on the NYPD’s monthslong refusal to retract the allegation.
The apology followed reporting by The Associated Press on the NYPD’s monthslong refusal to retract the allegation.
MORE THAN A year after Denzel Chan was fatally shot at the annual West Indian Day Parade, his parents say they’ve received few updates.
Bed-Stuy residents oppose plans to replace school lot with housing, calling for green space and citing lack of transparency.
SEVEN PEOPLE WERE INJURED in four separate shootings, and one person was stabbed, after the West Indian Day Parade on Monday.
Crown Heights readies for West Indian Day Parade Sept. 1, with Caribbean music, culture, and millions expected along Eastern Parkway.
25-YEAR-OLD Ricardo Brown received a 10-year sentence Thursday for shooting a rival at Brooklyn’s 2023 West Indian Day Parade.
FIVE PEOPLE WERE SHOT and one killed Monday at the NYC West Indian American Day Parade, according to the Associated Press.
Five people were shot Monday at New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade, police said. It’s the latest instance of violence.
Seven members of a Brooklyn-based gang — “Drippy,” “Cradley,” “Juice,” “Kappy,” “Jab,” “Weezy,” and “Breezy” — were arrested and charged on Tuesday with racketeering, multiple murders, and other violent crimes
The annual West Indian American Day Parade stepped off in New York City on Monday with brightly colored costumes, steel bands, flag waving and street dancing. The Brooklyn parade is
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso celebrated the traditions and diversity of Caribbean heritage by throwing a lively festival at Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza on Saturday. Partnering with
The steel bands and brightly colored costumes of Caribbean Carnival came back to the streets of New York City, with the West Indian American Day Parade taking place in person
Five people, including a 6-year-old boy, were shot in an area where people had gathered for an overnight celebration known as J’Ouvert in New York early Monday, police said. News
“New York is known for its summer street festivals,” said Carlo Scissura, president and CEO at New York Building Congress and 2018 grand marshal of the Feast of Santa Roslia
Green-Wood to host Zoom discussion The historic Green-Wood Cemetery on Wednesday evening will host a Zoom discussion on a soon-to-be-completed restoration project at its chapel. In particular, the focus will
Eviction trials to resume July 27 In-person eviction trials will resume in Brooklyn on July 27, according to Hon. Anthony Cannataro, administrative judge of the New York City Civil Court.
It was the kids’ turn on Saturday, Aug. 31 as the West Indian American Day Carnival Association’s (WIADCA) held its annual Junior Carnival Parade. Starting at 9 a.m., children donned
By Paul Frangipane, Jimin Kim and Mark Davis CROWN HEIGHTS — Monday was Labor Day, which — in Brooklyn — means the West Indian Day Parade and preceding J’Ouvert celebration turned
Monday was Labor Day, which — in Brooklyn — means the West Indian Day Parade and preceding J’Ouvert celebration turned Crown Heights into a massive celebration of Caribbean culture. The
Colton says DEP scouting rain garden sites Assemblymember Bill Colton said residents in his Gravesend-Bensonhurst district have been calling his office to express concerns after spotting green markings in their
Happy Labor Day, Brooklyn! There’s a lot to do around the borough on Monday (a federal holiday since 1894), but there’s also some routine stuff that won’t be happening. Luckily,
Another weekend is almost here — and it’s a long one. If you’re getting away, good for you. Sticking around? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. 1. Hit the beach
The 2019 West Indian Day Parade and the pre-dawn party known as J’Ouvert, held annually on Labor Day, will be under the watchful eye of thousands of police officers, 300
Labor Day is coming soon and with it, the West Indian Day Parade. Spectators who want to go to the festivities wearing flag-themed clothing that pays homage to a Caribbean
The blockbuster West Indian Day Parade is poised to return to Eastern Parkway on Labor Day, Sept. 2, and organizers hope to attract a larger crowd than in the recent
BY VICTOR PORCELLI CROWN HEIGHTS — The blockbuster West Indian Day Parade is poised to return to Eastern Parkway on Labor Day, Sept. 2, and organizers hope to attract a
It was a warm and beautiful day to show off Caribbean pride in the streets of Brooklyn. For the 51st year, Brooklyn played host to the New York Caribbean Carnival
It was a beautiful day to show off Caribbean pride. For the 50th year, Brooklyn played host to the New York Caribbean Carnival Parade. Held on Monday, September 4 and
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for fatally shooting a father-of-four during the J’Ouvert celebration that was held in advance of the 2014 West Indian
Tens of thousands of Brooklynites and attendees from all over came out for some festive fun in the September sun as the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) presented
For the 48th year, Caribbean culture was on display as the West Indian American Day Carnival Association (WIADCA) presented its annual New York Caribbean Week, a five-day festival that culminated
Brooklyn’s streets came alive with color, dancing and music for the 47th annual Caribbean Carnival, which ran from Thursday, August 28 through Monday, September 1, and showcased Caribbean culture, costumes,
Brooklyn’s streets came alive with color, dancing and music for the 47th annual Caribbean Carnival, which ran from Thursday, August 28 through Monday, September 1, and showcased Caribbean culture, costumes,
STILTS IN THE STATES Join BRIC Arts and Media (647 Fulton Street) in Downtown Brooklyn for its latest exhibition, Transcommunality: Collaboration Beyond Borders. Transcommunality is an exhibition that documents the
STILTS IN THE STATES Join BRIC Arts and Media (647 Fulton Street) in Downtown Brooklyn for its latest exhibition, Transcommunality: Collaboration Beyond Borders. Transcommunality is an exhibition that documents the
The vibrant and vivacious costumes along Eastern Parkway shone through the storm at the legendary West Indian Day Parade held on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. “Despite the rain that