NIGHTLIFE: Four-horse race: Other Derby parties around Brookyln
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Matthew PaerlmanBrooklyn Daily“Brooklyn Derby” may be a favorite going in to the Kentucky Derby, but it is not the only horse in this race! Here is a form guide...
View ArticleBAY RIDGE: Con man’s scheme leaves store owner out $3,000
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Will BreddermanBrooklyn Daily68th Precinct Bay Ridge—Dyker Heights Conned Ed A schemer scammed a Fifth Avenue business owner of $3,000 over the phone by posing as...
View ArticleGREENPOINT: Twisted: Thief takes off with pretzel cart
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Danielle FurfaroBrooklyn Daily94th Precinct Greenpoint–Northside Twisted A hungry thief stole a guy’s pretzel vendor cart off Norman Avenue on April 24. The...
View ArticleWILLIAMSBURG: Crook threatens teen for phone
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Danielle FurfaroBrooklyn Daily90th Precinct Southside–Williamsburg Big threat A robber threatened to hurt a teenager walking on Broadway on April 23 and got away...
View ArticleBROOKLYN HEIGHTS: Cops: Suspect spat at bus driver
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Matthew PerlmanBrooklyn Daily84th Precinct Brooklyn Heights–DUMBO–Boerum Hill–Downtown Bus driver bust up Cops arrested a 20-year-old for assaulting a bus driver...
View ArticleGREENWOOD HEIGHTS: Pony up: Celebrate the Kentucky Derby Southern-style in...
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Matthew PerlmanBrooklyn DailyCelebrate the sport of kings in the borough of kings! A Louisville native and his friends are...
View ArticleCARROLL GARDENS: Bullies take teen’s backpack
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Danielle FurfaroBrooklyn Daily76th Precinct Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill–Red Hook School daze A group of bullies shook down a 14-year-old boy for his backpack on...
View ArticleFORT GREENE: Punks punch senior and steal cash
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Matthew PerlmanBrooklyn Daily88th Precinct Fort Greene–Clinton Hill Subway stealers A couple of punks punched a 62-year-old man in the face and stole his phone...
View ArticleBOROBEAT: Synagogues pay tribute to victims and survivors in Holocaust...
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Max JaegerBrooklyn DailyTwo Mill Basin synagogues are making sure their younger generations never forget the atrocities of...
View ArticleGOWANUS: Ch-check it out: Beastie Boys fans honor Adam Yauch with MCA Day
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Danielle FurfaroBrooklyn DailyThey will offer their love and respect to the end. A group of hardcore Beastie Boys fans are...
View ArticleGREENWOOD HEIGHTS: A head-start for late silent-film star
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Matthew PerlmanBrooklyn DailyA nearly forgotten silent-film star’s memory is finally being marked at Green-Wood Cemetery....
View ArticleRED HOOK: Pretty in Red Hook: Dance studio throws ’80s prom for adults
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Sarah IannoneBrooklyn DailyIf your high-school prom was more “Carrie” than “Pretty In Pink,” here is your chance for a remake. A Red Hook dance organization is...
View ArticleNOT FOR NUTHIN’: Joanna’s husband makes a point — over and over again
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Joanna DelBuonoBrooklyn DailyA long time ago in one of my first columns, I informed my readers about a very damaging and invasive disease that affects many...
View ArticleCROWN HEIGHTS: Community council honors police chief
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Nichelle HenryBrooklyn DailyThe 73rd Precinct Community Council held a dinner dance over the weekend to show appreciation for several local community activists...
View ArticleWINDSOR TERRACE: Bishop Ford faithful: Church acting out of greed in closure...
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Matthew PerlmanBrooklyn DailyThe closure of a beloved Windsor Terrace Catholic school will throw students for a loop for the...
View ArticleJOE KNOWS: Former LIU star’s first taste of the majors won’t be his last
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Joseph StaszewskiBrooklyn DailyJames Jones was destined to play in the major leagues. He just had to be patient and trust his work ethic. And it is still true...
View ArticleHIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Big day from Chavez earns Grand Street important win over...
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Joseph StaszewskiBrooklyn DailyGrand Street catcher Marcus Chavez has looked forward to playing rival Telecommunications since the season started, but needed a...
View ArticleWILLIAMSBURG: Electric dreamer: Connan Mockasin is psyched to play Williamsburg
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Danielle FurfaroBrooklyn DailyCall him a dream-pop star. New Zealand-born musician Connan Mockasin is building an international reputation with his treasure trove...
View ArticleBAY RIDGE: Ridge Nissan a dirty dealer, says state attorney general
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Will BreddermanBrooklyn DailyTalk about driving a hard bargain! New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is forcing a Ridge auto dealership to cough up almost...
View ArticleFLATBUSH: Color scheme: Partygoers dance in powdered paint at Holi-inspired fest
See this story at BrooklynDaily.com.By Melissa KravitzBrooklyn DailyPaint the town red — and blue, green, yellow, and pink. On May 3, an event space in Flatbush will host the third annual “Festival of...
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