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crime5 days ago•180 min saved

Coney Island tragedy: mother sentenced to 20-to-life for drowning her three children

A New York mother, Erin Merdy, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder for drowning her three children—ages 7, 4, and 3 months—at Coney Island in September 2022 and was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison; prosecutors said she took the trio to the beach after midnight and left their bodies along the shoreline, with family and authorities discovering them days later as relatives expressed heartbreak and the court emphasized accountability.

via CNN|

#brooklyn #coney-island #crime

crime5 days ago•4 min saved

Brooklyn Mother Sentenced to 20 Years for Drowning Her Children at Coney Island

A Brooklyn mother, Erin Merdy, 34, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to 20 years to life after drowning her three children — Zachary (7), Liliana (4), and Oliver (3 months) — in the Atlantic off Coney Island in 2022, amid a bitter custody dispute with her ex-husband; authorities recovered the bodies and the case highlighted allegations of neglect and a failed child-protection response.

via The New York Times|

#brooklyn #coney-island #crime

celebrity-news20 days ago•17 min saved

Steve Burton accuses ex of manipulation in custody battle over their kids

General Hospital star Steve Burton claims his ex-wife Sheree Gustin manipulated visitation amid their custody fight, sharing March texts alleging she blocked his time with their 11-year-old daughter Brooklyn and argued about summer plans; he’s asked a judge to enforce their December 2023 custody order and sanction Gustin for alleged interference. The exes share Brooklyn, Jack (20) and Makena (22); Burton remarried Michelle Lundstrom in May 2025.

via Page Six|

#brooklyn #celebrity-news #custody-battle

music20 days ago•17 min saved

Stones Debut Foreign Tongues Era in Brooklyn with Conan O’Brien

The Rolling Stones kicked off their Foreign Tongues era in Brooklyn at The Weylin, with Conan O’Brien hosting a wide‑ranging chat about the 14‑track LP, which features guests including Paul McCartney and Robert Smith of The Cure. The album is set for a July 10 release, and the band explained how collaborations came together (including a track with McCartney). There’s no confirmed tour yet, but the event followed their Hackney Diamonds era and tour history, highlighting ongoing momentum for the Stones.

via billboard.com|

#brooklyn #conan-obrien #foreign-tongues

entertainment22 days ago•264 min saved

Mother Orchestrates Heartfelt Bouquet Moment for Daughter's Surprise Proposal

At her wedding, mom Miranda Marie Bair paused to hand the bouquet to her daughter Brooklyn, triggering a surprise proposal from Brooklyn’s longtime boyfriend Landon in front of both families; Brooklyn, who has dated Landon since the sixth grade, accepted, and the couple plans to marry in 2028, while Miranda—who became a teen mom and later rebuilt her life—says the moment was healing and deeply meaningful.

via AOL.com|

#brooklyn #engagement #entertainment

local25 days ago•4 min saved

Tragic Williamsburg bus crash sparks call for safer streets

A 9-year-old boy, Yoel Jacobowitz, was struck and killed by a private yeshiva bus in Williamsburg while crossing Lee Avenue toward his school. The driver initially left the scene but returned after being flagged down. The intersection is under construction with no crosswalks or clear markings, prompting residents and city leaders to demand immediate pedestrian-safety improvements and updated signal timing; Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed condolences.

via ABC7 New York|

#brooklyn #child-death #local

music28 days ago•15 min saved

Olivia Rodrigo Surprises NYC Open Mic with Acoustic Drop Dead

Olivia Rodrigo made a surprise appearance at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn's open-mic night, delivering an acoustic version of her new single “Drop Dead” while local musician Industry Monk, who was seventh in the lineup, realized who she was only after hearing her voice; the crowd gave a respectful, hushed reception before she performed and left. Monk later posted a recap video, highlighting the open-mic scene as a way for star and local artists to share a moment. Rodrigo is also promoting new music and upcoming TV appearances, including a Saturday Night Live slot and a June 12 album release.

via Rolling Stone|

#brooklyn #drop-dead #music

entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

Cyndi Lauper fires back at heckler during Las Vegas residency debut

Cyndi Lauper berated a heckler during the opening night of her Las Vegas residency, telling the audience she doesn’t know what the man is saying and promising, 'If you’re trying to shade me bitch, I’m going to come for you.' She added, 'I’m from Brooklyn, and if I want to f—king talk, I will do a tap dance if I f—king want,' drawing cheers before she returned to the show. The Colosseum run includes April 24, 25, 29 and May 1–2, following her previous Girls Just Wanna Have Fun farewell tour; a representative did not respond to comment.

via Page Six|

#brooklyn #cyndi-lauper #entertainment

local1 month ago•7 min saved

Councilmember Arrest Highlights Brooklyn Eviction Battle Over Family Home

Brooklyn Councilmember Chi Ossé was arrested during a Bedford-Stuyvesant eviction protest tied to a long-running family ownership dispute and conservatorship; police charged him and other protesters with obstruction of governmental administration and disorderly conduct, then released him as the case unfolds, while officials note the dispute centers on deed ownership and complex property history rather than a straightforward deed-theft scheme.

via THE CITY - NYC News|

#brooklyn #chi-osse #deed-theft

policing1 month ago•2 min saved

NYPD probes after video shows officers beating man during undercover arrest in Brooklyn

New York City police opened an internal affairs investigation after videos surfaced showing two officers punching and kicking a man during an undercover drug operation in Brooklyn; the man had matched a suspect description but was later found not to be involved in the drug sale. The officers were placed on desk duty with guns and shields removed, and the Brooklyn DA later dropped the initial resisting-arrest charge. City leaders condemned the incident and called for accountability as the department reviews the footage.

via The Guardian|

#brooklyn #internal-affairs #nypd

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Brooklyn arrest video spurs police misconduct inquiry

Video footage circulating online shows two NYPD officers from the Narcotics Bureau repeatedly punching, kicking and dragging a man during a Brooklyn arrest. The officers were stripped of their weapons and shields, placed on desk duty, and placed under Internal Affairs investigation; Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the videos deeply disturbing, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned them.

via The New York Times|

#brooklyn #crime #internal-affairs

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Three Kittens Rescued From Uber Eats Bag at Prospect Park

Walkers in Prospect Park found two kittens inside a green Uber Eats bag left under a bench; a third orange cat was later found, and all three were rescued by Dana Heis, vaccinated, and placed in foster homes as they await adoption, with a plea not to abandon pets.

via The Dodo - For Animal People|

#adoption #brooklyn #cats

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Maduro held in a high-security 'jail within a jail' in Brooklyn

Nicolas Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader, is being held in a high-security ‘SAMs’ unit at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center under special administrative measures that restrict outside contact while he faces narco-terrorism and drug-trafficking charges; his wife is in a separate unit, and Maduro has pleaded not guilty. The SAMs unit, refurbished after MCC Manhattan’s closure, houses up to 12 inmates with 24-hour surveillance and limited recreation, and his lawyers are seeking dismissal amid licensing disputes with OFAC.

via CBS News|

#brooklyn #maduro #metropolitan-detention-center

architecture2 months ago•4 min saved

Brooklyn Townhouse Reimagined as Energy-Efficient Family Home

A Greenpoint townhouse was gut-renovated into a 4,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, single-family home with a third floor, double-height kitchen, skylights and expansive outdoor spaces. The project adopts Passive House principles—airtight envelope, triple-pane windows, and heat pumps—and rooftop solar that covers about 80% of the home’s energy. Large windows, cedar louvers, and roof decks maximize light and outdoor living, while Brook Landscape created a lush backyard garden. Completed in June 2024 after starting in 2022, the renovation cost about $700 per square foot.

via The New York Times|

#architecture #brooklyn #passive-house

local3 months ago•10 min saved

Brooklyn's Crumbling Landmark Faces Long Road to Restoration

A landmarked 1899 mansion at 1000 Ocean Avenue in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, has fallen into severe disrepair with dozens of city violations; listed for $2.6 million, its restoration could cost $3–5 million and would require Landmarks Commission approvals, leaving its future uncertain and demolition possible only under rare circumstances.

via The New York Times|

#1000-ocean-avenue #brooklyn #building-violations