Poverty Overlooked in Presidential Race
What can government do to help the poor break out of poverty? According to Jeffrey Maclin, spokesman for the Community Service Society of New York, …[read more]
Bx Jury Gets Case of Accused Matricidal Maniac
By NAAFUA AKUMAH & RENEE SAFF The jury in the trial of a 26-year-old man accused of murdering his mother, dismembering his body and posing …[read more]
NYC Marathon Mirrors Life
By MARK SULEYMANOV Meb Keflezighi, born in Eritrea, was separated from his dad for five years as he fled to Sudan to avoid death in …[read more]
Firefighters Promoted to Higher Ranks
By CHRISTELL CHERENFANT Brooklyn College was the scene on Thursday of firefighters climbing the ladder – of success. This occurred in the Whitman Theater where …[read more]
Easy Win for Jeffries for 3rd Term in Congress
By JOSEPH MODICA This year, Republicans didn’t mount a fight for any of Brooklyn’s congressional districts. “What’s the point?” said Marine Park resident Yellena Hopper. “[New …[read more]
Uber expands Brooklyn service for 2016
By MARK SULEYMANOV Brooklyn commuters can use Uber’s uberPOOL service to get around the borough for less than $8 per ride for the rest of …[read more]
Maloney Beats Ardini in 3-Boro Race for Congress
By ALEXANDRA SEMENOVA Robert Ardini, the Republican candidate running against longtime incumbent Rep. Carolyn Maloney, said he and Pope Francis have something in common. Both …[read more]
Protestors on Stump Lump Walmart with Trump
By ROBERT TAUB Anti-Trump protesters rallied Thursday in front of Trump Tower to accuse the retail giant Walmart of sharing the values of the Republican …[read more]
Fewer Bats in Halloween Belfry
By SOHIE DWECK It looks like not many bats will be scaring trick-or-treaters this year. With Halloween just days away, officials at the Central Park …[read more]
Boost to ‘Briana’s Law’ Passes City Council
By RENEE SAFF City Council unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday urging the State Legislature to mandate biannual CPR training and certification for New York …[read more]