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NY Subway Passenger Dies After Shopping Bag Snags in Train Doors, Dragging Him Toward Tracks During Rush Hour

Yaw Boahene, 57, died after police said his bag became caught in a New York City subway train's doors as he exited at Brooklyn's Utica Avenue station.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Artists built 40 life-size bison and paraded them through New York City

In September 2026, a herd of 40 life-size bison puppets walked through various locations in New York City. The puppets were created by Ukwanda Puppets and involved the collaboration of over 100 volunteer puppeteers. Each puppet required three performers to operate and depict the herd's movements. Accompanying the procession were…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Brooklyn man killed after being dragged on subway tracks

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The Independent UK · Sep 29

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New York man killed after bag caught in subway train doors, police say

Man, 57, was reportedly leaving A train at Utica Avenue station when stuck bag dragged him back and on to tracks

The Guardian - US · Sep 29

In 2016, New Jersey sank 5,000 tons of concrete from a demolished Brooklyn pier off Sandy Hook; the rubble was designed to become habitat for fish and mussels

In a 2016 initiative, rubble from a demolished pier in Brooklyn was repurposed to form a new reef, enhancing habitats for marine life. While scientific studies highlight the potential ecological advantages of artificial reefs, the effectiveness can differ based on distinct environmental factors. Researchers stress the necessity to assess each…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

27-Year-Old Started a Free Run Club to Make Friends — Now His Side Hustle Generates $640,000 a Year

Peak and Pace, Owen Akhibi Herrera's free Brooklyn run club, generated over $640,000 in 2025, mostly from ticketed parties and events.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Powerful storm brings flooding, power cuts across northeastern US, 1 dead in New York

A 56-year-old man was killed after a fallen tree struck him in Brooklyn on Saturday as a powerful early-season storm, known as a nor’easter, battered the US Northeast with heavy rain and strong winds.

The Times of India · Sep 27

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US library cards become unexpected money-saving tool; Brooklyn adds 150,018 members in 2026

Library cards are evolving into vital tools for Americans seeking to save on entertainment and services. Public libraries are increasing offerings beyond books, including digital content and technology support. Collaborations with local businesses provide discounts and promotions for library cardholders. Significant increases in library memberships indicate changing community needs and…

The Times of India · Sep 26

Michigan’s Brooklyn Dam removed after 85 years, transforming River Raisin into faster stream

Michigan’s Brooklyn Dam, built in 1939, has been removed after nearly five years of planning and construction. The $2 million project transformed the former 21-acre waterway, which held 4 to 8 feet of water, into a shallower, faster-flowing stream. Officials say the project will improve fish movement, restore native vegetation…

The Times of India · Sep 25

New York Liberty Turn Barclays Center Into a Celebration of Latino New York for Noche Latina

The New York Liberty turned Barclays Center into a celebration of Latino New York this week, bringing together Broadway, Brooklyn art, salsa, dembow and community organizations for the team's annual Noche Latina.

Latin Times · Sep 24

Voltpost’s Lamppost EV Chargers Are Expanding, With Free Top-Ups In Brooklyn

More than a dozen new lamppost-mounted EV charging ports are now live across the state of New York.

InsideEVs · Sep 22

Woman buys necklace for Rs 1,400 at flea market; 70 years later, discovers it is an original silver-wire and cord piece worth Rs 2.5 crore

A woman bought a necklace for just Rs 1,400 at a Brooklyn flea market, only to discover decades later that it was an original artwork by renowned American artist Alexander Calder. The necklace, made around 1940, was authenticated and eventually sold by Christie’s for Rs 2.5 crore in 2013.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Woman buys $15 flea-market necklace, later discovers it’s an Alexander Calder work worth $267,750

A woman, named Norma Ifill from Philadelphia, paid just $15 for an unusual necklace at a Brooklyn flea market, wore it for years without knowing its origin, and only later learned it was a work by Alexander Calder, according to a report by The Sun. The forgotten piece, a silver…

The Times of India · Sep 22

17-year-old turns her love of photography into a cancer fundraiser

For over a year, a Brooklyn teenager showcased the allure of Prospect Park in her photographs. The passion project transformed into a community print sale aimed at supporting cancer research for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Inspired by her father’s battle with cancer, she cleverly merged creativity and community spirit…

The Times of India · Sep 20

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The Economic Times · Sep 17

In 1851, Brooklyn released 100 house sparrows from England; 175 years later, the birds are found across nearly all of North America

House Sparrows, introduced to North America during the mid-1800s, have rapidly become a prevalent part of the continent's avian scene. Their adaptability allows them to thrive in various environments, often settling in structures created by humans. While their populations have flourished, their competitive nature poses a challenge to native species…

Latin Times · Sep 16

Russia Allegedly Paid a Venezuelan Immigrant in Brooklyn $40K to Kill a D.C. Dissident

DOJ charged 5 alleged Russian operatives, including 2 Cubans and a Venezuelan, in a $40,000 plot to kill a dissident near Washington, D.C.

The Times of India · Sep 16

NYC bodega cat Jabal returned after being snatched from street, owner had announced $500 no-questions-asked reward; woman in custody

A three-month-old bodega cat has been reunited with his Brooklyn owner after he was allegedly snatched from a Park Slope street by a man and woman, triggering a neighborhood-wide search for the missing pet.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

First Thing: Houthis appear to target Mecca as House votes to end Trump’s war on Iran

Vote comes amid Republican call to impeach defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus a catnapped bodega cat in Brooklyn is returned home

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The Independent UK · Sep 16

Violence erupts at notorious Brooklyn jail holding Mangione and Maduro

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InsideEVs · Sep 15

New York City Is Getting 700 EV Chargers Right On The Curb

New York selected Brooklyn-based It's Electric to install 700 curbside EV chargers over the next three years.

The Guardian - US · Sep 15

Catnapped bodega cat in Brooklyn reunited with owner after intense grassroots campaign

Three-month-old Jabal was returned to Park Slope bodega after community rallied to rescue purloined kitty

Saving Advice · Sep 12

Brooklyn Adult Daycare Owner Gets 76 Months in Prison After $64 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme

A Brooklyn adult daycare owner is headed to federal prison after prosecutors say her businesses billed Medicaid approximately $64 million through a years-long scheme involving...

Medical Daily · Sep 10

Federal Officials Move to Track Children Exposed to 9/11 Dust Who Are Now in Their Thirties and Forties

Nearly 25 years after 9/11, the CDC is setting up a research center to study people exposed as children. Who qualifies and what remains unknown.

Latin Times · Sep 10

Nicolás Maduro's Wife Cilia Flores Seeks Release From Brooklyn Jail Over Severe Heart Condition

Cilia Flores, the wife of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, is asking a federal judge to release her from a Brooklyn detention center so she can undergo cardiac treatment and await trial under extraordinarily restrictive home confinement in New York.

The Independent UK · Sep 10

The shot seen around the world: How an amateur photographer captured the ultimate sacrifice of FDNY heroes on 9/11

The lone fire truck racing across the Brooklyn Bridge toward the burning towers has become a defining image of the courage of so many first responders on September 11. The man who took the picture tells Bruce Golding what remains seared in his memory

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