January crime rises sharply in North Brooklyn, edges up in South Brooklyn
North Brooklyn saw a 26.5% surge in major felonies to 291 (Jan.12–18); South Brooklyn rose 5% to 229; increases driven by robbery, larceny, and assault.
South Brooklyn turkey distributions deliver hundreds ahead of Thanksgiving * Brooklyn Paper
Community groups, officials, and nonprofits distributed hundreds of turkeys across South Brooklyn to support families, seniors, first responders, and older adults for Thanksgiving.
Coney Island Mermaid Parade returns this weekend, marking unofficial start of summer in South Brooklyn
Coney Island's Mermaid Parade returns, symbolizing the start of summer and celebrating community and creativity amidst concerns over a proposed casino.