Brooklyn Museum gives artists a spotlight they don't always get
For the next three weeks, the Brooklyn Museum is showcasing artwork by artists living with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.
For the next three weeks, the Brooklyn Museum is showcasing artwork by artists living with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities.
Man with gun randomly attacks pedestrian, woman in car: Cops
A man armed with a gun went on a wild attack spree in the Lefferts Gardens section of Brooklyn.
A man armed with a gun went on a wild attack spree in the Lefferts Gardens section of Brooklyn.
NYPD searching for suspect in assault, criminal mischief incidents in Brooklyn
The NYPD is searching for a man wanted in connection to several criminal incidents in Brooklyn on November 8.
The NYPD is searching for a man wanted in connection to several criminal incidents in Brooklyn on November 8.
Orthodox women’s EMT group meets resistance within community
Five years ago, the country’s first all-female EMT service hit the streets of Brooklyn. Ezras Nashim launched in Borough Park to serve Orthodox Jewish women who, because of modesty concerns, feel uncomfortable with men treating them. The group has seen their membership steadily rise, along with their profile after being featured in a documentary that aired on PBS last year, “93 Queen." But their plans to serve even more women with an ambulance permit are now at risk of being thwarted by members of their own community.
Five years ago, the country’s first all-female EMT service hit the streets of Brooklyn. Ezras Nashim launched in Borough Park to serve Orthodox Jewish women who, because of modesty concerns, feel uncomfortable with men treating them. The group has seen their membership steadily rise, along with their profile after being featured in a documentary that aired on PBS last year, “93 Queen." But their plans to serve even more women with an ambulance permit are now at risk of being thwarted by members of their own community.
Orthodox women?s EMT group meets resistance within community
Their plans to serve even more women with an ambulance permit are now at risk of being thwarted by members of their own community.
Their plans to serve even more women with an ambulance permit are now at risk of being thwarted by members of their own community.
New walkway opens at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has opened a new walkway and overlook providing sweeping views of Cherry Esplanade, the Rose Garden, and other areas. The award-winning firm Weiss/Manfredi designed the Robert W. Wilson Overlook. Reported by Mac King
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has opened a new walkway and overlook providing sweeping views of Cherry Esplanade, the Rose Garden, and other areas. The award-winning firm Weiss/Manfredi designed the Robert W. Wilson Overlook. Reported by Mac King
Red panda cubs on display at Prospect Park Zoo
Two red panda cubs have debuted at an outdoor exhibit at the Wildlife Conservation Society's Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn.
Two red panda cubs have debuted at an outdoor exhibit at the Wildlife Conservation Society's Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn.
Red panda cubs in Brooklyn
Two red panda cubs have debuted at an outdoor exhibit at the Wildlife Conservation Society's Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn. The male cubs were born over the summer to mom Willow, who was caring for them in an indoor den until this month. Now visitors can see them along the Discovery Trail.
Two red panda cubs have debuted at an outdoor exhibit at the Wildlife Conservation Society's Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn. The male cubs were born over the summer to mom Willow, who was caring for them in an indoor den until this month. Now visitors can see them along the Discovery Trail.
Police: Arrest in hate crime egg attacks on synagogue and women in Brooklyn
The NYPD has arrested a teenager on hate crime charges in connection with two egg attacks in Brooklyn, including at a synagogue.
The NYPD has arrested a teenager on hate crime charges in connection with two egg attacks in Brooklyn, including at a synagogue.
Dog stolen from outside McDonald's
A week ago, a pit bull named Havoc was briefly tied up outside a McDonald's in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Suddenly, someone untied him and then made off with the pooch. Security footage shows the dog-snatcher escaping. The owner just wants him back?no questions asked. Reported by Mac King
A week ago, a pit bull named Havoc was briefly tied up outside a McDonald's in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Suddenly, someone untied him and then made off with the pooch. Security footage shows the dog-snatcher escaping. The owner just wants him back?no questions asked. Reported by Mac King
East Village Shoe Repair
East Village Shoe Repair is a tiny shop in Bushwick, Brooklyn, that cranks out big designs. Sure, they fix shoes and zippers on bags. But custom-made wedges helped put them on the map. Somewhere along the way, the funky bespoke styles began to appeal to stars like Madonna and Rihanna. Reported by Christal Young
East Village Shoe Repair is a tiny shop in Bushwick, Brooklyn, that cranks out big designs. Sure, they fix shoes and zippers on bags. But custom-made wedges helped put them on the map. Somewhere along the way, the funky bespoke styles began to appeal to stars like Madonna and Rihanna. Reported by Christal Young
Brooklyn Bishop DiMarzio, who investigated sex abuse, accused of sex abuse
A Roman Catholic bishop named by Pope Francis to investigate the church’s response to clergy sexual abuse in Buffalo, New York, has himself been accused of sexual abuse of a child, an attorney for the alleged victim notified the church this week.
A Roman Catholic bishop named by Pope Francis to investigate the church’s response to clergy sexual abuse in Buffalo, New York, has himself been accused of sexual abuse of a child, an attorney for the alleged victim notified the church this week.
Residents caught in the middle of conflict between Cuomo and National Grid
Isaac Badaraco closed on his Farmingdale home in February and started construction soon after. The first-time homeowner had an existing meter in the house and called National Grid to get his gas hooked up. However he says he was told by a representative to wait until the work was finished.
Isaac Badaraco closed on his Farmingdale home in February and started construction soon after. The first-time homeowner had an existing meter in the house and called National Grid to get his gas hooked up. However he says he was told by a representative to wait until the work was finished.
Natural gas supply problems
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is threatening to revoke National Grid's certificate to offer natural gas service in downstate New York. Reported by Jodi Goldberg
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is threatening to revoke National Grid's certificate to offer natural gas service in downstate New York. Reported by Jodi Goldberg
Another subway churro vendor handcuffed; mayor defends cops
Elected officials, the Riders Alliance and others on Monday protested outside transit police district headquarters after a video went viral showing police officers handcuffing a woman who was selling churros in a subway station over the weekend.
Elected officials, the Riders Alliance and others on Monday protested outside transit police district headquarters after a video went viral showing police officers handcuffing a woman who was selling churros in a subway station over the weekend.
Subway churro sellers handcuffed
Mayor Bill de Blasio defended the actions of cops who detained a churro vendor in a subway station. A video went viral showing the officers handcuffing the woman. And cops arrested another churro vendor on Monday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio defended the actions of cops who detained a churro vendor in a subway station. A video went viral showing the officers handcuffing the woman. And cops arrested another churro vendor on Monday.
Video: Man with gun smashes windows, car mirrors in Brooklyn
The NYPD released disturbing security camera video footage showing a man with a handgun acting erratically, threatening motorists, and smashing windows in Brooklyn.
The NYPD released disturbing security camera video footage showing a man with a handgun acting erratically, threatening motorists, and smashing windows in Brooklyn.
NYPD searching for missing Brooklyn 17-year-old
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 17-year-old from Brooklyn.
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 17-year-old from Brooklyn.
2 dead, 1 injured in NYC murder-suicide
Police say two people were shot dead and a third victim was wounded in a murder-suicide inside a New York City apartment.
Police say two people were shot dead and a third victim was wounded in a murder-suicide inside a New York City apartment.
Handcuffing of subway vendor in Brooklyn prompts outrage
A now-viral video shows members of the NYPD arresting a street vendor who was selling churros at a Brooklyn subway station is drawing criticism and outrage.
A now-viral video shows members of the NYPD arresting a street vendor who was selling churros at a Brooklyn subway station is drawing criticism and outrage.