Crime
Sparta Businessmen Plead Guilty to $528M Fraud Scheme
Joseph Passalaqua and Raymond Pirrello face up to 45 years in prison for defrauding investors through their investment company Late Stage Management LLC.
Missing Long Island Teen Found Dead in Brooklyn Waters
Police say no signs of foul play in the death of 15-year-old Thomas Medlin.
Teen's Body Found Months After Vanishing on Roblox Meeting
Family says 15-year-old Thomas Medlin went to NYC to meet online contact, police find his body in water
Weather
Extreme Cold Disrupts Lives Across North America
New AP-NORC poll shows millions impacted by frigid winter weather in 2026
Growing number of Americans report extreme cold
AP-NORC poll finds more people affected by frigid winter weather in recent years
Awaiting Winter Storm Like Watching Bread Rise
Columnist reflects on the patience required for both weather and baking
Lifestyle
Pit Bull Pitches Fit Over Dad Leaving for Work
Brooklyn the dog refuses to say goodbye before her owner's eight-hour shift.
Brooklyn's Best Arcades Offer Family Fun
From virtual reality to vintage pinball, these Brooklyn spots have games for all ages
Sparrow Visits Radio Studio During AC Malfunction
A small bird flies into the studio during a temporary air conditioning shutdown, leading to an unexpected encounter.
Politics
NYC Councilman Seeks to Limit NYPD Protest Response, Sparking Clash with Moderates
Firebrand lefty Councilman Chi Ossé plans to reintroduce a bill prohibiting the NYPD's Strategic Response Group from policing protests, parades, and other free speech events.
Mamdani Faces Backlash from NYCHA Tenants at 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings
Mayor accused of ignoring public housing issues, promises to incorporate tenant feedback into new housing plan
Jailed Venezuelan Dictator Maduro Yells 'I Am the President!' in Brooklyn Prison
Report claims Maduro spends nights in solitary confinement shouting he was 'kidnapped' by the U.S.
Business
NYC Council Approves 395 Flatbush Tower, Set to Be Brooklyn's Second Tallest
The new residential tower led by Rabina and Park Tower Group will become a prominent addition to Brooklyn's skyline.
Live Nation Settlement Brings Partial Relief to Concertgoers
Justice Department deal imposes some limits on Ticketmaster's monopolistic practices, but critics say more is needed.
Former Goldman Sachs CEO Touts College as 'Real Accelerator' to Middle Class
Lloyd Blankfein, who grew up in Brooklyn public housing, credits his Harvard education for his success in finance.
