Brooklyn
December 20, 2023
Opening Statements in Brooklyn Burglary Trial: ‘It’s maintenance,’ the Alleged Intruder Said to Enter Her Home
In a riveting opening statement at Kings County Supreme Criminal Court on Oct. 6, prosecutors accused Robert Whiteley of a home invasion, while the defense challenged the absence of incriminating fingerprints.
October 27, 2023
NYC Community Organizer Wants Us to ‘See Hope in Action’
"There are so many different ways to get involved in your community that don't have to be politically related… that will give you a sense of hope," shares Wesley Vasquez, advocacy and organizing manager for RiseBoro Community Partnership.
October 1, 2023
Shadow Hangs Over Brooklyn Nightclub After Fatal Incidents
Avant Gardner, the music venue home to the popular Brooklyn Mirage, is under scrutiny after a spate of violence.
May 11, 2022
Welcome to Little Caribbean: No Fear of Gentrification Here
“It’s not easy, but we managed to keep it ours," says one resident. "We’re not going to give it up.”
November 21, 2021
Brooklyn Restaurant is Ode to Chef’s Jewish and Hungarian Heritage
New York's restaurant industry is showing some hopeful signs of recovery as chef and owner, Jeremy Salamon, opens his new all-day breakfast, lunch and pastry counter in Brooklyn.