Brooklyn armed robbery leaves NYC cab driver shot in the face, suspect wanted
Search for Masked Gunman Following Brooklyn Taxi Shooting New York City police are on the lookout for a masked gunman who allegedly shot a 21-year-old taxi driver in the face during an armed robbery in Brooklyn early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. when the suspect approached a TLC-licensed livery taxi—commonly used for […]
Brooklyn housing complex reveals a playground created from 450,000 wine and champagne corks
New Playground in Brooklyn Made from Recycled Corks You read that right—a playground made with cork! Kids in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Marlborough House are about to enjoy a unique play area constructed from, well, 400,000 recycled wine and champagne corks. It’s a first for New York City! On Wednesday, the grand opening of Village […]
Brooklyn shelter to accommodate 110 homeless men without background checks according to a report
NYC Homeless Shelter Plans Spark Community Concerns New York City intends to relocate 110 single homeless men to a Brooklyn shelter without performing criminal background checks, raising alarms among local residents who worry this could lead to increased crime in their neighborhood. The former Gold Star Inn in Sheepshead Bay, which has been functioning as […]
Brooklyn neighborhood to receive 110 unverified homeless men relocated from NYC motel
Concerns Rise Over New Homeless Shelter in Sheepshead Bay The city has announced plans to relocate 110 uninvestigated homeless individuals to a shelter in Sheepshead Bay, causing alarm among local residents. Many fear that this may lead to an increase in crime rates and introduce violent offenders to the area. About a year ago, the […]
Bodycam footage shows rescue of woman in distress on Brooklyn Bridge
Dramatic footage from body cameras captures a New York City police officer saving a woman who found herself trapped on the steel cables of the Brooklyn Bridge, dangling over the East River. This incident occurred on Wednesday evening, around 7:38 p.m., when emergency services received a distress call regarding a person in peril. Video from […]
Fire erupts on the Brooklyn Bridge during the July Fourth fireworks celebration
Fire Breaks Out on Brooklyn Bridge During Independence Day Celebrations While President Trump praised the Brooklyn Bridge as “one of the greatest architectural feats of all time” during a speech on the National Mall, firefighters in New York City were working late Saturday night to contain a fire on the bridge. This incident marked a […]
Adam Driver sells his longtime Brooklyn loft in only a few days
Adam Driver Lists Brooklyn Heights Loft Adam Driver’s loft in Brooklyn Heights has caught quite a bit of attention lately. The three-bedroom condo at 20 Henry Street, which the “Marriage Story” actor quietly placed on the market for just under $5 million, went under contract on July 2—only about two weeks after it was listed […]
Brooklyn protesters claim Poetica Coffee is antisemitic due to its ban
Protests Erupt Outside Brooklyn Coffee Shop Over Treatment of Lawmaker In Brooklyn, Israeli flags and anti-Semitic messages were seen outside a coffee shop on Wednesday morning, as demonstrators protested against the café’s owners for prohibiting a Jewish lawmaker due to his pro-Israel stance. “We’re here today to make it clear that we’re not going anywhere. […]
Demonstrators confront each other outside a Brooklyn coffee shop opposing Israel as police keep the two groups apart.
On Wednesday morning, a group of protesters gathered outside a coffee shop in Brooklyn after a social media post from the owner compared Israel to Nazi Germany. The owner also declared a refusal to serve pro-Israel politicians. The demonstrators chanted phrases like “End Jewish hatred” and “This will not be tolerated,” facing off against a […]
DOJ starts inquiry into Brooklyn coffee shop after it barred Rep Goldman.
The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into a coffee shop in New York City, Poetica Coffee, after it criticized Congressman Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) on social media. The post indicated that Goldman should not have been served and should not return due to his support for Israel. Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for […]