Brooklyn Democrat angers party for supporting Republican Curtis Sliwa for NYC mayor
Recent support from Brooklyn Democrats for Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has stirred frustration among party activists, particularly relating to Andrew Cuomo’s efforts to make a political comeback. During the opening of Sliwa’s campaign office on Flatbush Avenue on September 14, Congress member Jamie Williams spoke highly of Sliwa, suggesting he was the right choice […]
Nets look forward to the new Brooklyn Basketball Training Center attracting more young fans
The Nets are gearing up for a season where losing might actually be part of the strategy, aiming for better draft picks. It sounds odd, but in this case, it seems quite logical. At least, that’s the plan for now. This approach is evident as they focus on the long term, featuring young players on […]
Brooklyn Beckham addresses family conflict for the first time
Brooklyn Beckham Addresses Family Rumors Brooklyn Beckham is stepping up to tackle the ongoing speculation about tension within his family. In his first comments on the matter, the 26-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham spoke about the rumors that have swirled since earlier this year. “There will always be people saying negative things, but […]
Brooklyn midwife alleged of ‘colonial violence’ regarding women’s Bunco group
A midwife from Brooklyn, hoping to connect with new friends, has sparked a wave of criticism for attempting to host a dice game night in her community. Ellen Christie, 30, shared details about her monthly “Bunko Club” in a Facebook group dedicated to Bedford-Stuyvesant, when a social media troll accused her of fostering a “gentrified” […]
Parents, students, and teachers call for more charter schools to be permitted in NYC during a large march over the Brooklyn Bridge.
Charter School Advocates March Across Brooklyn Bridge In a spirited demonstration, thousands of parents, teachers, and students marched over the Brooklyn Bridge to advocate for 300 charter schools in New York City on Thursday. The event kicked off with an energetic rally at Kadman Plaza, where the rapper Common—a known supporter of the charter school […]
Mexican naval vessel that collided with the Brooklyn Bridge is undergoing testing at sea.
The Cuauhtémoc, a tall ship of the Mexican Navy that was severely damaged in a collision with the Brooklyn Bridge last spring, is set to embark on its first sea trial since the accident. This initial voyage will serve as a test run, with the ship scheduled to depart from Caddell Dry Dock & Repair […]
Parents and children from charter schools to march across Brooklyn Bridge to advocate for ‘excellence’
Rally for Educational Choices on Brooklyn Bridge On Thursday, a large group of parents and students from over 200 charter schools will take to the Brooklyn Bridge to advocate for educational choices and what they describe as “excellence” for families in New York City. Among the participants are prominent charter school networks like the Eva […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a summons for an illegal fence near her Brooklyn brownstone involved in a federal mortgage fraud investigation.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing a potential fine related to a fence at her multi-family residence in Clinton Hill, which stands at 5 feet, 6 inches—well above the legal limit of 4 feet. She’s set to appear before an administrative law judge on October 8th, where she could be fined up to […]
Mamdani and Sanders promote a pro-Palestine, anti-Israel message at a Brooklyn College event
Socialist Mayoral Candidate Seeks Faculty Change at Brooklyn University Event Zohran Mamdani, a socialist candidate for mayor of New York City, took the stage at an event hosted by Senator Bernie Sanders in Brooklyn over the weekend. His main message? Advocating for the protection of pro-Palestinian faculty members from dismissal. When introduced by Sanders, Mamdani […]
Bernie Sanders’ town hall at Brooklyn College seen as a political event to support Mamdani, critics respond: ‘Oligarchy my foot’
Criticism of Brooklyn University for Hosting Political Event Brooklyn University faced backlash for hosting a political event that critics say promotes party interests. The event, titled “Fight Olgarky,” featured Senator Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) at the Leonard & Clare Tow Center for the Performing Arts, and was seen as a platform for socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani’s […]