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Neighborhood Profile: Wingate

Neighborhood Profile: Wingate

Wingate, formerly known as Pigtown, was named after prominent lawyer and civil war veteran, George Wood Wingate.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

City Probe Into NYPD Social Media Should Include Council Members, Says Mayor Adams

City Probe Into NYPD Social Media Should Include Council Members, Says Mayor Adams

Adams also defended the NYPD leaders under investigation for their online behavior.
DEP: Some Bushwick Buildings Damaged in Fire Contain Asbestos

DEP: Some Bushwick Buildings Damaged in Fire Contain Asbestos

People who breathe in asbestos fibers are at risk for lung cancer, digestive tract cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis.
Police Recover Body of Man From East River

Police Recover Body of Man From East River 

Paramedics pronounced the man dead on the scene.
There's More Housing in NYC, But Rent Continues to Rise in Brooklyn

There's More Housing in NYC, But Rent Continues to Rise in Brooklyn

Greenpoint and East Flatbush saw spikes in asking median rent.
Celebrate Malcolm X’s Birthday in Bed-Stuy on May 18

Celebrate Malcolm X’s Birthday in Bed-Stuy on May 18

Malcolm X Utica Avenue Merchants Association will host a big celebration on Saturday, May 18, honoring civil rights leader Malcolm X.
Brooklyn Man to Spend Decade Behind Bars For Possessing Ghost Guns

Brooklyn Man to Spend Decade Behind Bars For Possessing Ghost Guns

Four AR-15 style assault weapons, five handguns, four rifles and over 50 rounds of ammunition were among the items seized from the man's apartment.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Teen Arrested For Allegedly Shooting at Brownsville Stores

Teen Arrested For Allegedly Shooting at Brownsville Stores

The teen faces charges of attempted murder, two counts of attempted assault, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment.