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Hundreds of affordable housing units avaible in Brooklyn with outdoor space
NEW YORK (PIX11)– Brooklyn has plenty of affordable housing units with outdoor space, according to the Housing Connect website, which lists New York City’s affordable housing lotteries. “NYC Housing Connect is your portal to find and apply for affordable rental and homeownership opportunities across the five boroughs of New York City,” read the affordable housing […]
Elizabeth Street Garden fight gets last-minute support from big-name celebs
The fight to save a beloved garden tucked inside the middle of a Manhattan block gained the support of a number of A-list celebrities this week, who each wrote heartfelt pleas to save a piece of the city. Patti Smith, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro drafted letters to Mayor...
Man killed after motorcycle strikes car in Queens intersection
Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle in Queens.Officials say the bike sped into the intersection at 184th Street and 73rd Avenue in Fresh Meadows just after 6:30 p.m. Friday, where it struck a car.The passenger on the bike, a 21-year-old man, was killed. The bike's driver, a 17-year-old man was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Neither was wearing a helmet.The 75-year-old man who was driving the car refused medical attention.ALSO READ | From Tel Aviv to New York City, NYPD confronts threat of drone attacksJosh Einiger reports on a detective who is the eyes and ears of the NYPD in Israel.----------* More Queens news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Brooklyn book launch canceled over ‘Zionist’ moderator is rescheduled for next week
(New York Jewish Week) — An event at a Brooklyn bookstore that was canceled because an employee objected to its “Zionist” moderator, causing widespread backlash, has been rescheduled for a different location next week. The event for “Tablets Shattered,” a new book on American Jewish life by journalist Joshua Leifer, will take place on Monday...
Family Mourns Death Of Beloved Brooklyn Journalist, Shrim Sa High Priestess Maitefa Angaza
Maitefa Angaza, a writer, editor, and filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York, has died after years of dedication to community and cultural empowerment as an influential journalist and spiritual leader. Angaza’s family announced the news about the beloved journalist on Aug. 13, days after she died on Aug. 8. According to the late author’s official website, she will be missed as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and community member. “In celebrating her life, her words and work are the best way to honor her,” the Angaza family shared in a statement. “Not only was she book smart, but she also possessed an...
Teen shot inside building in Manhattan: police
INWOOD, Manhattan (PIX11) – A 17-year-old boy was shot inside a building in Manhattan overnight Saturday, police said. The shooting happened by the rooftop vestibule of a building at 128 Sherman Ave. in Inwood around 2:30 a.m., according to the NYPD. The 17-year-old was shot in the chest and face, police said. He was hospitalized […]
André 3000 Performs New Blue Sun Live in Brooklyn, Additional Show Added
The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) has added an additional performance date to André 3000’s New Blue Sun Live In Concert as part of the Next Wave 2024 season due to overwhelming demand. The new date has been added on Saturday, October 26, 2024, featuring GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello as the special guest opener.
Celebrate Brownsville's New Mural With A Community BBQ
The New York Foundling invites Brownsville community members to join in the celebration of their new mural this Friday. Residents of its Brownsville Vital Brookdale supportive housing complex, community members and local leaders are welcome to mark the importance of the painting as a celebration of community. Colors of My...
Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner: A Brownsville Affordable Housing Lottery
An affordable housing lottery has started for 165 truly affordable apartments in an under-construction Brownsville building, with one-bedroom units starting at $484 per month. The lottery is for the third and final building in the 100 percent affordable Ebenezer Plaza complex, developed in a partnership between Ebenezer Urban Ministries Center (formerly the Church of God of East Flatbush) and a group of other affordable housing developers.
33-year-old pays $2,100/month to live with 23 roommates in Brooklyn—take a look inside
In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it's common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares with a whopping 23 other people.
Register Now for the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival
The countdown to the 2024 Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival (BCLF) has begun! Take part in the dynamic literary festival from September 5th to 8th for four unforgettable days of books and stories. Attendees are encouraged to book their spots now for in demand events. The festival will spotlight Professor Sir...
Off-duty NYPD detective arrested in Manhattan: police
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – An off-duty NYPD detective was arrested in Manhattan Friday night, police said. Christina McKeever, 30, was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired – alcohol, and refusal to take a breath test, according to the NYPD. McKeever was arrested in the 1st precinct in Lower Manhattan, police said. McKeever […]
2 killed in wrong-way crash on Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan, search on for runaway driver
Police are looking for the driver behind a fiery crash that turned deadly on the Henry Hudson Parkway early Saturday.Flames shot into the air along the roadway near 165th Street as traffic came to a standstill just before 2:30 a.m.Officials say the driver of a pickup truck was driving south in the northbound lanes when it hit a Dodge sedan.A 40-year-old man was taken to Harlem Hospital and a 38-year-old man was taken to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.They had both been in the sedan and both were pronounced dead at the hospital.Two people inside the pickup truck ran from the scene.A...
Man dies after dispute leads to stabbing on Bronx subway
A man has died after being stabbed on the subway in the Bronx.It happened on a northbound 2 train at 149th Street and 3rd Avenue just before 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Police say the two men got into a verbal dispute and took out a knife and stabbed the other man in the chest.The 33-year-old victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in extremely critical condition and was later pronounced dead.The 36-year-old suspect was taken into custodyIt is unclear if the two men knew each other.The investigation is ongoing.ALSO READ | 7 On Your Side Investigates: MTA bus driver fired after pedestrian death, victim's family speaks outKristin Thorne speaks with the family of a pedestrian fatally struck by an MTA bus in this 7 On Your Side Investigation.----------* More Bronx news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Police investigating 2 shootings on same Bronx block in under 24 hours
NEW YORK –Two people were shot on the same block in the Bronx in less than 24 hours this week. A FedEx worker was grazed by a bullet in the first shooting, and a 16-year-old boy was shot in the second.Both happened on Jennings Street between Vyse and Bryant avenues.FedEx worker grazed by bullet after attempted robberyAround 11:45 a.m. Thursday, investigators said two suspects fired a hail of bullets from a scooter after they tried to steal another man's moped, but instead of hitting their intended target, a bullet grazed a 20-year-old FedEx worker in the back.The victim was taken...
Gotham FC marks NWSL return with a superb win against Portland
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, NJ/NY Gotham FC resumed the NWSL season with a game against Portland Thorns FC. This comes after an impressive summer thus far, for the Bats secured medals at the Summer Olympics and will play in the finals of the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.
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