Meera Joshi, the former Deputy Mayor for Operations in New York City, is taking on a new leadership role — overseeing the 570,000 permanent residents of Brooklyn’s historic Green-Wood Cemetery. A New Chapter for a Storied Landmark The Green-Wood Cemetery Board of Trustees announced Joshi as its next president following what it called an “extensive […]
An 18-year-old Brooklyn man was fatally shot on Saturday night and now his family is calling for justice and a stronger police presence in their community. Heartbroken Mother Remembers Her Son Krystal Childs was holding back tears during a press conference on May 19. She spoke about her son, Zanir Childs, who was killed on […]
A tragic accident took place on Saturday night in New York Harbor as the Cuauhtémoc, a renowned tall ship operated by the Mexican Navy, struck the Brooklyn Bridge. The ship was leaving Manhattan when the sailors on-board were performing a traditional farewell performance atop its towering masts when the disaster took place. Traditional Departure Turns […]
Growing old in New York City isn’t what it used to be and for a rising number of seniors, it’s becoming a financial tightrope walk. A new study reveals a startling surge in poverty among older adults across the five boroughs, painting a sobering picture of what it means to age without a safety net. […]
Independent and unstoppable, Kota the Friend is taking his “No Rap on Sunday” movement on the road this fall — and he’s saving the best for last with a huge hometown finale at Brooklyn Steel — his first-ever tour stop in Brooklyn. Tickets are on sale at KotaTheFriend.com/Tour. Real Music. Real Connection. Fresh off the release of his new single “Michigan” ft. […]