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Grand jury indicts suspect in Brooklyn subway mass shooting

Grand jury indicts suspect in Brooklyn subway mass shooting

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a man suspected of shooting up a New York City subway train last month — an attack that wounded 10 people and rattled a city already experiencing a rise in violent crime.
Mayor Adams endorses ex-aide Hercules Reid over Dem pick for seat

Mayor Adams endorses ex-aide Hercules Reid over Dem pick for seat

Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday endorsed a former staffer over the Democratic Party nominee in an upcoming race to replace Brooklyn Assemblyman Nick Perry.
Block Party To Celebrate Reopening Of Brooklyn's Caribbean Market

Block Party To Celebrate Reopening Of Brooklyn's Caribbean Market

The market — rebranded from Flatbush Caton Market to "Flatbush Central" — will celebrate its grand opening with a series of weekend events.
To be young, gifted, and Black or Brown…while running for office

To be young, gifted, and Black or Brown…while running for office

Mayor Adams endorses Hercules Reid in a morning press conference held at Linden Boulevard site where the shooting of 12-year-old Kade Lewin occurred.
Former City Aide Shares His Story of Falling Victim to Lawsuit Lending After Police-Involved Injury

Former City Aide Shares His Story of Falling Victim to Lawsuit Lending After Police-Involved Injury

The Rev. Kirsten John Foy is on a mission to address the problem of 'Lawsuit Lending Abuse'
Let the Games Begin! Dave & Buster's Opens in Atlantic Center

Let the Games Begin! Dave & Buster's Opens in Atlantic Center

The arcade offers Brooklynites around 125 different arcade games, including Nets-themed Basketball.
'Wedding Band' (A Love/Hate Story in Black and White) Will Have You Married to Your Seat

'Wedding Band' (A Love/Hate Story in Black and White) Will Have You Married to Your Seat

Written by Alice Childress and directed by Awoye Timpo, Wedding Band is making its first appearance in Brooklyn since its New York premiere in 1972.
Only 1 Brooklyn Hospital Earns 'A' In 2022 Safety Grades: What To Know

Only 1 Brooklyn Hospital Earns 'A' In 2022 Safety Grades: What To Know

The nonprofit group Leapfrog released a new round of hospital safety grades. Here's how hospitals in Brooklyn fared (hint: not well). The nonprofit group Leapfrog released a new round of hospital safety grades. Here's how hospitals in Brooklyn fared.
Brooklyn Pols: Fix Grand Army Plaza and Make it Safer

Brooklyn Pols: Fix Grand Army Plaza and Make it Safer

Damn imagine if this bike lane on Plaza Street West had some actual protection on it. Photo: Dave Colon They want to make Grand Army grand again.
Brooklyn woman working to break barriers in chess

Brooklyn woman working to break barriers in chess

Rochelle Ballantyne participates in a chess tournament. (NY1/Lori Chung) Even when she’s backed into a corner on the chess board, Rochelle Ballantyne lives for moments when she’s able to find a way out.