Nechemia Newman spent the last two years collecting Scott Paper toilet paper coupons -- $200,000 worth, to be exact -- to donate to his kids' yeshivas. Scott Paper is unwilling to hand over the cash.
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Winery Rebuilding After a Million Dollars in Damage done by Sandy
Red Hook Winery, located on the Brooklyn waterfront, had losses totaling a million and a half dollars after Hurricane Sandy. The winery is now rebuilding and thanks countless volunteers and community support (even Mayor Bloomberg stopped by to make a purchase).
Marty Markowitz Responds to NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz did not appreciate comments about Brooklyn made by NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre. LaPierre said "looters ran wild in South Brooklyn" after Hurricane Sandy, as an argument for more gun ownership.
Brooklyn Man Nearly Decapitated His Wife in Fatal Stabbing
The police found 51-year-old Hazel Robinson dead upon arrival this morning after suffering "severe injuries" to her neck. Her husband has been taken into police custody.
Reconstruction Begins on Bay Ridge’s Sandy Destroyed Bike Path
Emergency repairs have begun on a shoreline Brooklyn bike path that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The expected completion date is Memorial Day weekend.
Bed-Stuy School’s Community Rallies for Protection from Gun Violence
“When we hear shots we stop learning and have to get as far away from the windows as possible," one child said at the rally. "I don't want to get shot."
Bloomberg Delivers State of the City Address at the Barclays Center
Mayor Bloomberg delivered his 12th and final State of the City address at the Barclays Center yesterday. Bloomberg spoke about city-wide large-scale development projects, but paid special attention to those in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Brewery Looking to Tap into French Market
The Brooklyn Brewery, the largest exporter of American craft beer, is looking to lure French drinkers away from wine with a sales expansion into France.
[VIDEO] A Brooklyn Art Gallery with a Twist
The League Education and Treatment Center's LAND Studio and Gallery is a program for adult artists with developmental disabilities. Carlo Daleo, 51, does animation, paints, and draws. His work is inspired by the musicians and performers he grew up admiring, like Frank Sinatra and Lawrence Welk.
Long-Married Brooklyn Couples Celebrate their Love on Valentine’s Day
Brooklyn couples who have been married for 50 years or more will celebrate their love today in a special Valentine's Day ceremony.