Category: Brooklyn

NYPD Officers respond to a shooting on Lenox Road in Brooklyn on Oct. 25, 2024. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell A teenager is fighting for his life Saturday after being shot in Brooklyn on Friday night. Police said the 15-year-old boy was shot in the head in front of an apartment building at 1145 Lenox Road…

A city worker finishes paving over the iconic ‘Bed-Stuy Aquarium’ a makeshift goldfish pond that’s drawn crowds to the corner of Hancock Street and Tompkins Avenue. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell Sleeping with the fishes has become a reality for the popular Bedford-Stuyvesant Aquarium. The tragic ending capped off a summer of excitement for all who…

A Safe Space Studio, co-founded by Teya Knapp and Jasmine Dayze, opens Nov. 11 in Sunset Park, bringing affordable wellness and community-focused mental health support to Brooklyn residents. Photo courtesy of A Safe Space Studio On Nov. 11, A Safe Space Studio will open its doors in Sunset Park, offering a new refuge for Brooklyn…

The New York Liberty celebrated on the court after the heart-stopping game on Sunday, Oct. 20. Photo courtesy of Alli Rusco/New York Liberty In a significant show of support for the city’s champions, City Council Member Crystal Hudson introduced a resolution during Wednesday’s stated meeting designating Oct. 20 “New York Liberty Day.” This resolution celebrates…

New York Liberty’s historic triumph over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals on ended a 51-year drought in New York City professional basketball championships, spurring celebrations and debate on the team’s growth and success. The team’s journey to the monumental win was marked by both triumph and tribulation.  The New York Liberty, founded in…

FILE – Police at a Brooklyn shooting scene Photo by Lloyd Mitchell Police in Brooklyn are looking for the suspect who shot a man in the back early on Wednesday morning. According to law enforcement sources, the shooting occurred at approximately 3:33 a.m. on Oct. 23 in front of a private home on the 400…

Criscia Long, one of the minds behind the internet’s favorite mascot, New York Liberty’s Ellie the Elephant. Photo courtesy of New York Liberty A popular saying has been passed around the WNBA this season: “Everyone watches women’s sports.” But those watching the WNBA have their eyes on one team mascot in particular — Ellie the…

A scooter rider was left in critical condition Sunday after being struck by an MTA bus in Brooklyn. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell A scooter rider in Brooklyn was left in critical condition Sunday after being struck by an MTA bus. The 44-year-old man was riding a scooter near Church Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brownsville…

Save A Lot has partnered with automation company Fabric to open a new, almost fully-automated grocery delivery microhub in Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of Save A Lot A familiar company is opening a new quick-service grocery delivery hub in Brooklyn with technology it says could “revolutionize” food shopping. Save A Lot, a discount grocery chain with…

Keith Roberts served eight years in prison after being convicted based on the testimony of an unreliable witness. EnvatoElements An East Flatbush man who pleaded guilty to a 1986 killing to avoid prison after a successful appeal in 1996 had his wrongful conviction overturned Thursday, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice…