Law school graduate holds miniature commencement ceremony in back yard amid pandemic
“My goal was to remind us not to turn a blind eye to the light in our own backyards.”
“My goal was to remind us not to turn a blind eye to the light in our own backyards.”
Doctor on frontline of COVID-19 battle dies in NYC
A New York City physician known for his dedication to patient care continued working on the frontlines of the pandemic in an intensive care unit and died from COVID-19.
A New York City physician known for his dedication to patient care continued working on the frontlines of the pandemic in an intensive care unit and died from COVID-19.
Famed Peter Luger steakhouse turns to delivery
The Brooklyn institution is now offering pickup and delivery from a limited menu and butcher shop items.
The Brooklyn institution is now offering pickup and delivery from a limited menu and butcher shop items.
NYPD shuts down Brooklyn Orthodox school
Police in New York shut down a Yeshiva school that was operating in defiance of a mandatory coronavirus shutdown.
Police in New York shut down a Yeshiva school that was operating in defiance of a mandatory coronavirus shutdown.
College basketball player's trick shots go viral
Larry Moreno, a sophomore guard on the St. Francis Brooklyn Men’s Basketball team, has been dazzling the masses during quarantine with amazing trick shots.
Larry Moreno, a sophomore guard on the St. Francis Brooklyn Men’s Basketball team, has been dazzling the masses during quarantine with amazing trick shots.
Man in serious condition after unprovoked stabbing to the neck, police say
The NYPD is asking for help identifying the man who stabbed another man in the neck in Bushwick in an unprovoked attack.
The NYPD is asking for help identifying the man who stabbed another man in the neck in Bushwick in an unprovoked attack.
Paycheck Protection Program adding burden for some restaurant owners
Restaurants were some of the first to close, and are expected to be some of the last businesses to reopen during the COVID shutdown, and the Paycheck Protection Program that was meant to help is in some cases having the opposite effect.
Restaurants were some of the first to close, and are expected to be some of the last businesses to reopen during the COVID shutdown, and the Paycheck Protection Program that was meant to help is in some cases having the opposite effect.
NYC's iconic street ball courts go quiet during pandemic
In the six weeks since New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's actions, iconic street ball landmarks such as Rucker Park in Harlem, Brooklyn's Gersh Park, "The Cage" on West 4th Street in Greenwich Village, Dyckman Park in Washington Heights and others have all been void of the typical soundtrack that help usher in the spring warmup across the five boroughs.
In the six weeks since New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's actions, iconic street ball landmarks such as Rucker Park in Harlem, Brooklyn's Gersh Park, "The Cage" on West 4th Street in Greenwich Village, Dyckman Park in Washington Heights and others have all been void of the typical soundtrack that help usher in the spring warmup across the five boroughs.
Rapper Nick Blixky found shot dead on Brooklyn street, cops say
Rapper Nick Blixky was found shot dead on a street in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
Rapper Nick Blixky was found shot dead on a street in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
Brooklyn pastor hailed as a hero for his work helping feed the hungry during COVID-19 crisis
Pastor Francisco Fernandez has been tirelessly distributing food and hope to families in need out of his church in Brooklyn, and the community he serves gave him a surprise “Thank you” celebration in return.
Pastor Francisco Fernandez has been tirelessly distributing food and hope to families in need out of his church in Brooklyn, and the community he serves gave him a surprise “Thank you” celebration in return.
Brooklyn pastor honored for his work helping his community during coronavirus crisis
Pastor Francisco Fernandez has been tirelessly distributing food and hope to families in need out of his church in Brooklyn, and the community he serves gave him a surprise ?Thank you? celebration in return.
Pastor Francisco Fernandez has been tirelessly distributing food and hope to families in need out of his church in Brooklyn, and the community he serves gave him a surprise ?Thank you? celebration in return.
Access limited at 3 city parks to enhance social distancing
At a press conference on Thursday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hinted that the city may issue restrictions at certain city parks to prevent overcrowding and ensure social distancing.
At a press conference on Thursday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio hinted that the city may issue restrictions at certain city parks to prevent overcrowding and ensure social distancing.
NYC launches free coronavirus antibody testing for all residents
New York City is offering free coronavirus antibody testing for all New Yorkers starting at five sites across the five boroughs.
New York City is offering free coronavirus antibody testing for all New Yorkers starting at five sites across the five boroughs.
NYPD seeking suspect in string of Brooklyn robberies
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a string of burglaries in Brooklyn that have occurred between March 17 and May 3.
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a string of burglaries in Brooklyn that have occurred between March 17 and May 3.
NYPD searching for suspect behind string of Brooklyn robberies
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a string of robberies in Brooklyn.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to a string of robberies in Brooklyn.
Barber defies lockdown to give haircuts on a Brooklyn sidewalk
Videos show a barber, wearing a face covering, trimming the hair of a seated customer.
Videos show a barber, wearing a face covering, trimming the hair of a seated customer.
Trucks for bodies line Brooklyn pier as funeral homes remain overwhelmed
A pier in Brooklyn was turned into a temporary morgue to help cope with the coronavirus crisis.
A pier in Brooklyn was turned into a temporary morgue to help cope with the coronavirus crisis.
2 two men found dead on NYC subway trains
Two men, both believed to be homeless, were found dead in New York City subway trains in less than 24 hours over the weekend.
Two men, both believed to be homeless, were found dead in New York City subway trains in less than 24 hours over the weekend.
Brooklyn neighbors comes together to bury a stranger
The request, posted on an online neighborhood forum by a Brooklyn funeral director, was simple but heartfelt. A 91-year-old woman had died from the coronavirus. Her family was scattered in other states. Would anyone like to contribute items for her funeral, like flowers?
The request, posted on an online neighborhood forum by a Brooklyn funeral director, was simple but heartfelt. A 91-year-old woman had died from the coronavirus. Her family was scattered in other states. Would anyone like to contribute items for her funeral, like flowers?
NYPD shuts down another Hasidic funeral
Tensions between police and members of New York City’s Hasidic Jewish community flared again Thursday as officers interrupted a crowded funeral procession to crack down on social distancing violators.
Tensions between police and members of New York City’s Hasidic Jewish community flared again Thursday as officers interrupted a crowded funeral procession to crack down on social distancing violators.