The Latest Breaking News from Brooklyn

Police Report Unveils Devastating Alleged Details In Anne Burrell’s Tragic Passing

The Food Network star was found lifeless in the bathroom of her Brooklyn residence in June 2025.

Bored Panda · Feb 19

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

Prospects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court as their teammates start their new season

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Man pushes woman on to New York subway tracks before punching another repeatedly in the face: police

Curtis Signal, 25, was arrested following the violent attack in Brooklyn Saturday at a nearby men’s shelter

The Independent UK · Feb 15

This is Muslim New York: artists, thinkers and politicos on defining a new era for the city

A burgeoning set of Muslim creatives and intellectuals are thriving amid the backdrop of Zohran Mamdani’s rise. We ask 18 of them about this historic moment in New York City life

The Guardian - US · Feb 3

“Michael Stipe said, ‘Can I sing with you guys in Brooklyn?’ I’m like, ‘Are you serious?!’” How a Chicago alt-rock stalwart and Hollywood A-lister put together a supergroup to celebrate their favorite records

You might know Jason Narducy from playing bass with Bob Mould. You might recognize Michael Shannon, too. He’s in the movies. But they are also in band, and are celebrating R.E.M.’s Lifes Rich Pageant in concert. Narducy tells GW how it all went down

Guitar World · Feb 2

‘Sure enough, it’s gone’: Brooklyn venues targeted for mass phone thefts during concerts

Scores of live music fans in New York’s hip borough report having their phones stolen during live music shows

The Guardian - US · Feb 2

Wall of Tears: 50ft Brooklyn mural pays tribute to children killed in Gaza

Installation remembers the names of over 18,000 children killed by Israel in Gaza between October 2023 and July 2025

The Guardian - US · Jan 30

Man impersonating FBI agent tries to break Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say

Mangione is being held at the Brooklyn jail while awaiting state and federal murder trials in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Euronews · Jan 30

BBQ fork, pizza cutter and driver’s licence: Minnesota man allegedly poses as FBI agent to free Luigi Mangione; arrested

A bizarre attempt to free a high-profile inmate at a Brooklyn jail was thwarted when a Minnesota man, armed with a BBQ fork and pizza cutter, allegedly posed as an FBI agent. He presented fake court orders to release Luigi Mangione, accused in a CEO's murder. Authorities apprehended the suspect,…

The Times of India · Jan 30

5 Brooklyn Bridges Facing Dangerous “Refreeze” Conditions Early Wednesday Morning

If you are planning to commute out of Brooklyn this Wednesday morning, January 28, you need to rethink your route—or at least your speed. While the air temperature is hovering around 23°F, the wind chill is biting at single digits. The real danger, however, isn’t just the cold; it’s the…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 28