The Latest Breaking News from Brooklyn

Accused NYC subway shooter can be forced to go to court

NEW YORK — A Brooklyn federal court judge is ordering accused subway shooter Frank James to be hauled to court by force if necessary, after the terrorism suspect tried to dodge his last appearance.

Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022

Brooklyn’s Rep. Hakeem Jeffries expected to make history leading House Democrats

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a son of Brooklyn, is expected to be elected Wednesday as the leader of the House Democrats, less than a decade after the former state lawmaker first arrived on Capitol Hill.

Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022

NYPD sergeant punished for wearing pro-Trump patches at Black Lives Matter protest

NEW YORK — An NYPD sergeant who wore pro-Trump “Punisher” logos on her uniform and blew kisses at demonstrators during a Black Lives Matter protest in Brooklyn has been docked 30 vacation days, the Daily News has learned.

Tribune News Service · Nov 28, 2022

Tracking Amazon: the New Yorkers monitoring pollution from delivery hubs

Brooklyn residents are using air quality and traffic sensors to see how new warehouses affect their community

The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2022

Cautious Clay: ‘My dad’s making an effort to be in my life’

The Cleveland-born, Brooklyn-based artist has caught the attention of Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, but he’s determined to do things his own way. He speaks to Roisin O’Connor about his new EP, his odd stint as an estate agent, and rebuilding his relationship with his father

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

Kyrie Irving issues full apology for antisemitic post as Brooklyn Nets star nears return

Kyrie Irving has issued a full apology for sharing a link to a movie with antisemitic tropes, paving the way for his return to the Brooklyn Nets as early as Sunday

Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

New York hasn't licensed any pot shops, yet they abound

New York state's first licenses to sell recreational marijuana could be awarded as soon as next week

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Pete Davidson ‘dating’ model Emily Ratajkowski amid her divorce

The pair were allegedly spotted ‘holding hands’ on a date in Brooklyn

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2022

Brooklyn Public Library reveals its most borrowed book ever to celebrate 125 years

The library system announced that Where the Wild Things Are is its most borrowed book. It has been sharing its 125 most checked-out books to celebrate 125 years of service to the Brooklyn community.

WEKU · Nov 15, 2022

New York Judge Blocks Retail Licenses For Some Cannabis Dispensaries In The State, Here's Why

Judge Gary L. Sharpe of the New York Federal District Court in Syracuse issued an order barring New York's retail cannabis dispensary application process in some state regions, which will affect dispensaries in Brooklyn, central New York, the Finger Lakes, Mid-Hudson and western New York.

Benzinga · Nov 14, 2022