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Brooklyn College Taps New Business School Dean

Shalei V. K. Simms, Ph.D. was appointed to lead the Murray Koppelman School of Business.

Jun 25, 2026 8:49 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Places to Watch Birds

Brooklyn is for the birds!

Jun 25, 2026 8:26 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jun 25, 2026 4:17 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Man Sent to Prison For Raping a Tween

Eric McMichael, 28, of Greenpoint, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old in her East Williamsburg building.

Jun 25, 2026 4:13 AM Read more >

Dispute Over Declined Card Ends With Two Brooklyn Nail Salon Employees Slashed

Police say the violence happened just before 8:40pm at Sunny Nail & Salon, located at 758A Nostrand Ave.

Jun 25, 2026 4:11 AM Read more >

Teen And Man Injured in Crown Heights Double Shooting

Gunfire erupted near Bedford Avenue and Montgomery Street just after 12:30pm Wednesday.

Jun 25, 2026 4:10 AM Read more >

Allies of Former Mayor Adams Indicted, Have Homes Raided in 2 Separate Probes

Frank Carone, ex-Chief of Staff to former Mayor Eric Adams, was indicted on bribery and fraud charges. Separately, several NYPD commissioners and chiefs that were close to Adams had their homes raided by the FBI.

Jun 24, 2026 10:46 AM Read more >

NYC Adds More World Cup Watch Party Locations

The Brooklyn Borough President and the city Department of Transportation are hosting watch party events in Cypress Hills, Brownsville and Kensington.

Jun 24, 2026 10:36 AM Read more >

Work Zone Speed Cameras to be Activated on MTA Bridges And Tunnels

Drivers going over the speed limit by 10-mph will start getting warnings and fines beginning June 30.

Jun 24, 2026 9:36 AM Read more >

The Brooklyn Waterfront Becomes a Canvas For 250-Year Celebration

The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition has three exhibitions that reflect the borough's history.

Jun 24, 2026 8:53 AM Read more >