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Man Dead, Woman in Critical Condition After Stabbing in Georgetown

The NYPD identified the man as 49-year-old Juan Manuel Galicia, who was attacked inside his home.

Dec 12, 2025 1:28 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's SUNY Downstate Hospital Begins Long-Awaited Overhaul

The State University of New York Downstate Health Services University Hospital will begin the design phase of its $1.1 billion reconstruction, according to Governor Kathy Hochul.

Dec 11, 2025 9:36 AM Read more >

A Haitian Holiday Lantern Installation Brightens Brooklyn's Crown Heights

The Weeksville Heritage Center gained "Fanal – Fè Limyè," a 10-foot installation inspired by fanal, the Haitian holiday lantern, by Artist Fitgi Saint-Louis.

Dec 11, 2025 8:49 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Public Library Unveils Its Top 100 Books of The Year

The annual list of 100 standout books spans fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoirs and more.

Dec 11, 2025 8:17 AM Read more >

Festive Holiday Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Soup

This comforting soup with shredded chicken, black beans and corn is quick to make, full of flavor and very filling!

Dec 11, 2025 8:04 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Dec 11, 2025 3:16 AM Read more >

Coney Island Man Arraigned for Brooklyn Slashing Spree

Odyssey Head, 27, is accused of randomly slashing three men during the weekend of Oct. 25.

Dec 11, 2025 1:33 AM Read more >

NYPD Finds Apparent Human Skull Near Coney Island Boardwalk

The discovery was made in the bushes by the boardwalk, between West 32nd Street and West 33rd Street.

Dec 11, 2025 1:30 AM Read more >

This is Brooklyn's Most Dangerous Intersection

Flatbush residents and students beware!

Dec 10, 2025 9:48 AM Read more >

A Monteverdi Christmas in Brooklyn's Prospect Heights

Music at Co-Cath presents Monteverdi Christmas, a free two-night concert at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph, featuring reimagined works from Monteverdi’s Vespers and Selva morale e spirituale.

Dec 10, 2025 8:43 AM Read more >