A Canada goose, named “Sticky,” for the stick-like arrow impaled in his throat, is easily eluding park rangers as they try to capture and treat the goose.
Author: Jehangir Irani (Jehangir Irani)
Brooklyn Gets Its Own Guide To Local Food
Author Sherri Eisenberg has released a new 328-page book on the best eats in the borough. “Eton” in Gowanus and “Georgian Bread” in Brighton Beach made the cut. What are some of your favorite BK food spots?
Mob Turncoat Takes Witness Stand to Testify Against Own Father
Federal witness John Franzese, Jr. took the stand in Brooklyn Federal Court yesterday to testify against his father, reputed Colombo underboss, Sonny Franzese.
Brooklyn Man Arrested in Paraguay For Suspected Terrorist Ties
Moussa Ali Hamdan, 38, is accused of financing the group, Hezbollah, considered a terrorist group by the US government. If convicted of the 31 charges against him, Hamdan faces up to 25 years in prison.
Keith Phoenix Back in Court For Second Murder Trial
Keith Phoenix, was back in court yesterday to face murder charges, after his first trial ended in a mistrial. Phoenix is charged with being one of two men responsible for the death of Ecuadorian immigrant, Jose Sucuzhanay, in what prosecutors say was a hate-related crime.
Motorcyclist Killed in Accident on Atlantic Avenue
A motorcyclist was killed yesterday in Boerum Hill, after losing control of his bike and slamming into an SUV. What’s your assessment of the traffic on Atlantic Ave?
Attendance Dropping At Brooklyn Museum
Though its effort to lure younger crowds with exhibits like “Star Wars” and “Hip-Hop Nation” are working, the overall attendance has dropped 23 percent from its 2009 numbers. Is the Brooklyn Museum’s new reality show a smart marketing move or a sign of desperation?
Greenpoint Food Market Closing Doors
The Greenpoint Food Market, a quirky, independent-spirit type of food market, has folded due to a lack of commercial food handling permits. Is this the city’s way to crack down on those who sell potentially unsafe food or squeeze a few bucks more out of residents?
Jell-O jewelry, Jell-O caviar, Jell-O Gowanus?
Anarchist foodies, rejoice! The second (in what we think is now annual) Jell-O mold competition wobbles into the Gowanus Studio Space on June 26th.
From Persian Cats to Yellow Dogs
The Yellow Dogs, an underground Iranian rock band from Tehran, Iran recently moved to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They've made it to America, but where do they go from here?