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Man sexually assaults 13-year-old boy in Brooklyn, police say

Man sexually assaults 13-year-old boy in Brooklyn, police say

Pictured is the man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy in Brooklyn. (NYPD) BROWNSVILLE, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A man sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy in Brooklyn on Monday, police said.
Woman shot in head in Brooklyn suffers life-threatening injuries

Woman shot in head in Brooklyn suffers life-threatening injuries

Video shows NYPD vehicles and police tape outside the apartment building on Sterling Place in Crown Heights.
Brooklyn Center for the Arts 2022 Virtual Gala to Feature Guest Speaker Misty Copeland

Brooklyn Center for the Arts 2022 Virtual Gala to Feature Guest Speaker Misty Copeland

BCA's mission is to provide access to classical and contemporary art forms for underprivileged communities throughout New York City.
New Developments Drive Up Rents Around Barclays Center: Study

New Developments Drive Up Rents Around Barclays Center: Study

A pair of recently-opened buildings in the Pacific Park development are one reason rents are higher in nearby Park Slope, a study found.
Why did Lime quietly kill off its electric moped–sharing program in NYC?

Why did Lime quietly kill off its electric moped–sharing program in NYC?

You’d be forgiven for not noticing, but shared micromobility company Lime’s electric mopeds have disappeared from the streets of NYC less than a year after their debut.
Purse-snatcher attacks on Putnam Avenue

Purse-snatcher attacks on Putnam Avenue

88th Precinct Clinton Hill-Fort Greene Putnam Avenue purse-snatcher A marauder snatched a woman’s purse as she waited outside a Putnam Avenue home on April 18.
Surprise Met Gala Proposal: Laurie Cumbo, Former BK Leader, Says 'Yes'

Surprise Met Gala Proposal: Laurie Cumbo, Former BK Leader, Says 'Yes'

Cumbo said the proposal was extra meaningful given her recent appointment to lead NYC's cultural affairs agency, which spurred controversy.
The Gentlemen’s Factory: A Men's Social Club Serious About Black Business. Seriously.

The Gentlemen’s Factory: A Men's Social Club Serious About Black Business. Seriously.

The Brooklyn-based networking space for Black and Brown men has taken root and is poised for growth.

Clearing has Begun of Bed-Stuy's 120-year-old Beloved Mansion

Permits have been filed for a full demolition of 411 Willoughby Ave., but some neighbors claim the developer isn't waiting for city approval.
DanceAfrica 2022 Returns on May 27, and ... We Outside, Y'all!

DanceAfrica 2022 Returns on May 27, and ... We Outside, Y'all!

DanceAfrica 2022 theme, “HOMEGROWN” not only harkens back to all of the original expressions that birthed the festival into existence, but also builds upon the best parts of what it has become