All articles tagged with #brooklyn
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The New York Times
Paul and Amy Silverman, after selling their Asheville home due to health issues, sought a two-bedroom condo in Brooklyn near their family, considering options with outdoor space, natural light, and amenities, ultimately choosing a property that best fits their needs and preferences.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by CBS News
Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, supported by a $2.2 billion state grant, to enhance healthcare services in Brooklyn, with the transition pending final approval. The merger aims to improve reimbursement rates, patient record access, and maintain the unique identity of Maimonides' hospitals while strengthening Brooklyn's healthcare safety net.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by CBS News
A Brooklyn family faces a heartbreaking Christmas after their son, Marcin Iwanowicz, was fatally shot outside a rehab facility in Brownsville, with police investigating the incident as possibly stemming from a dispute, and no suspect in custody yet.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by ABC7 New York
A four-alarm fire in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, injured two residents and three firefighters, damaged multiple homes, and led to full vacate orders for two buildings, with the cause under investigation amid challenging cold weather conditions.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by Gothamist
A federal judge in Brooklyn overturned the conviction of Karl Jordan Jr., who was previously found guilty of murdering Jam Master Jay in 2002, citing insufficient evidence of motive, while another man remains convicted and a third awaits trial.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by ABC7 New York
A 15-year-old girl from a family of anti-gun violence advocates was among six teenagers shot outside a Brooklyn sweet sixteen party, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area; she is recovering after surgery, and police are searching for the suspects.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by ABC7 New York
Six teenagers were shot outside a venue in East New York, Brooklyn, by two masked gunmen during a celebration, with no arrests made yet as police investigate the incident.
Originally Published 28 days ago — by CBS News
Six teenagers were shot and wounded after a Sweet 16 party in Brooklyn's Cypress Hills neighborhood, with two suspects seen fleeing the scene. The incident, believed to be gang-related, occurred shortly after the party ended, and the victims are in stable condition. The NYPD is investigating the case, which remains active.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
Danny Garcia's farewell fight in Brooklyn ended with a brutal fourth-round knockout of Daniel Gonzalez, but Garcia hinted at the possibility of fighting again, showing he still has competitive fire after his first inside-the-distance victory in over six years.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Cut
The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned to Brooklyn with a powerful, storytelling theme, featuring both veteran and new Angels, notable performances by Madison Beer, TWICE, Karol G, and Missy Elliot, and debut appearances by athletes Angel Reese and Suni Lee, all under an hour-long runway show that celebrated diversity, fresh looks, and energetic performances.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
A 76-year-old woman in Brooklyn was killed when a solar panel detached from a structure due to strong winds from a nor'easter and struck her, highlighting the dangers of severe weather and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged with fatally beating a 64-year-old man at the Jay Street-MetroTech subway station in Brooklyn, with the attack occurring in a busy transit hub and the assailant armed with a samurai sword and martial arts weapons, though they were likely not used in the assault.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
A 25-year-old man, David Mazariegos, was arrested after admitting to beating a man to death at the Jay Street subway station in Brooklyn, following a violent attack where he punched, kicked, and stomped the victim's head 15 times. The victim's identity remains undisclosed, and Mazariegos is charged with murder and weapons possession, awaiting arraignment.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Gothamist
A Brooklyn woman cycling in Williamsburg was killed after being hit by a Tesla that fled the scene; police are investigating to identify the driver and the vehicle model, amid concerns about Tesla's autopilot safety features.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
A 95-year-old woman, Galina Smirnova, was charged with the murder of her 89-year-old roommate, Nina Kravtsov, a Holocaust survivor, at a Brooklyn nursing home after allegedly beating her to death. Kravtsov, who survived the Holocaust and had a history of health issues, was found bloodied and unresponsive, later dying from blunt force trauma. Smirnova, a dementia patient, has pleaded not guilty and is held without bail.