The Latest Breaking News from Brooklyn

Brooklyn Crime Novel by Jonathan Lethem review – death of a neighbourhood

This kaleidoscopic fictionalised memoir is a compelling chronicle of gentrification, filled with a melancholy humour

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023

Sabrina Carpenter shares sharp response to Catholic church controversy

A Brooklyn priest was stripped of administrative duties for permitting the pop star to film her newest music video inside his church

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter's music video spurs outrage for using NY Catholic church as a setting

A pop singer’s use of a Roman Catholic church in Brooklyn for parts of a music video has led to its pastor being penalized

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

New York lawmaker accused of rape in lawsuit filed under state's expiring Adult Survivors Act

A state lawmaker from Brooklyn has been accused in a lawsuit of raping a woman early in his legislative career when he went to her home to discuss disaster relief efforts for Haiti

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Could the FBI’s investigation send New York mayor Eric Adams to prison?

Suspected campaign donations from the Turkish government have led to the seizure of Adams’ phones. How bad could things get for the country’s most powerful mayor?

The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2023

Pay Your December Rent With These 3 Unusually Active Options

The average monthly rent in the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens was $5,158 in October, 5.2% lower than in September. Here are three unusually active options from Friday trading to help you pay your December rent.

Barchart · Nov 16, 2023

How to watch JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own interview

JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own is a primetime interview that sees the hip-hop mogul chat with the esteemed journalist. Here's how and when you can watch.

WhatToWatch · Nov 14, 2023

The Future of Energy? Brooklyn's Bitcoin-Heated Bathhouse

A new Reason documentary explores why, for some, bitcoin is the 'real Green New Deal.'

Reason · Nov 14, 2023

Reacting to the big Boston bench night vs. Brooklyn in the Celtics’ 121-107 win over the Nets

The Boston Celtics had a strong bench performance in their recent 121-107 win against the Brooklyn Nets.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2023

NYC Mayor Eric Adams lawyers up amid campaign donation probe

‘Not only would it shock me, it would hurt me,’ Eric Adams said in first public statement since top fundraiser’s home was raided

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023