Assemblymen Dov Hikind (D–Borough Park) and Steve Cymbrowitz (D–Brighton Beach) are urging Brooklyn College to cancel a lecture in support of the Pro-Palestine movement, for fear of rousing anti-Israeli sentiment. However, officials at the publicly funded institution say they are obligated to show both sides of the political situation and the event will take place...
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Caught On Camera: Unarmed Brooklyn Man Attacked and Pepper-Sprayed By Police Officers
Twenty-one year old Ehud Halevy has filed a federal civil rights suit against two NYPD officers, who violently confronted him while he slept in the back room of a Crown Heights youth center. The video of the altercation, captured by the youth center’s security camera, was described by Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly as “disturbing,” Read...
Satmar Rabbi Arrested For Sexual Abuse of Teenage Boys
Members of the close-knit ultra-Ortodox community in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn were shocked to learn that a respected community figure and rabbi, Yoel Malik, 33, was arrested Wednesday night for sexually abusing three boys between the ages of 14 and 16. Police were lead to Malik by an anonymous tip to a local rape hotline. Malik...
Former Janitor Faces Life in Prison For Rape of Minor
Ambiorix Rodrguez, 34, who worked as a janitor at a Brooklyn middle school, has been convicted of sexual abuse and assault against an eight grade student. Rodrguez was initially arrested in 2011 and will be sentenced in late February. Read more at newyork.cbslocal.com.
Controversial Modesty Committee Patrols Brooklyn’s Ultra-Orthdodox Neighborhoods
Several residents of Brooklyn’s ultra-orthodox Jewish community, have taken it upon themselves to police their neighbors in an effort to protect religious values, moral code and strict dress code. But members of the vigilante are now being criticized for using fear tactics, threats and even extortion to assert their self-appointed position of power over others....
MTA Looks To Improve G Train Service
Brooklynites may not have to deal with the G Trains infamous spotty service and inconvenient transfers for much longer. Today, the MTA announced their consideration of a variety of possible G Train upgrades, including more trains, free transfers and more. Read more at brooklynpaper.com.
Williamsburg’s Newest Nightclub Aimed at Music Lovers, Not Socialites
The highly anticipated nightclub, Output, finally opened it’s doors to electronic music lovers from all over the city this weekend. The massive,ware-house style venue takes a no frills approach to a shared music experience, training their focus on reputable DJ’s and quality sound, over bottle service and face-control. Read more at bussinessinsider.com
Five Stars, One Loophole: The Double Standard for Restaurant Inspections
Chef's Table, an elite restaurant without a letter grade from the city, illustrates a quirk in the system.
At Grub’s Groaning Board, the Feast Is Not Just Moveable, But Free
Combining anarchist ideology with dumpster-diving talent, Brooklyn's Freegans eat, meet, and organize
Williamsburg Rallies Around A Jailed Rock Band of Russian Dissidents
With two benefit concerts, musicians and activists advocate for the
punk band Pussy Riot, which faces prison for a song criticizing Putin.