Today marks a month since the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The Brooklyn Ink has been following locals affected by the disaster. We found a Flatbush church with a Haitian connection, searched the faces of the lost at the offices of Radio Soleil, and followed manyHaitians on the historic route linking Port-au-Prince and Brooklyn. Our coverage continues tonight, when...
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February 12, 2010March 2, 2010Brooklyn Life
Landmarks Preservation Commission accused of Failing to Preserve Landmarks
The Landmarks Preservation Commission has been criticized for being more concerned about architecture than people’s homes in the battle to save three historic Brownstones in Bed-Stuy, according to The Brownstoner. Laura Kusisto reported on the controversy last week.
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February 12, 2010March 4, 2010Live Wire
Brownsville Classic T-shirts: On Message
After being immortalized in the rap anthem ‘Ante Up’, Brownsville, Brooklyn, once home to the city’s highest murder rate, is now being celebrated with a t-shirt. From the Brownsville, Brooklyn Facebook group. Creator Robin Pugh-Perry’s creation celebrates the “home of the brave.” Pugh-Perry says it’s about celebrating the resilience of the neighborhood’s community.
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February 12, 2010March 4, 2010Live Wire
School Aide Starts Fight, Videos it on Cell Phone
In another elementary-school-Fight-Club style revelation, a school aide in Crown Heights has been suspended after goading two 10-year-olds engaged in a ‘yo mama’ fight, calling the school bully over to join in, and, according to students, taping the fight on her cell phone, according to The Daily News.
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February 12, 2010March 4, 2010Brooklyn Life
Mumps Vaccination Clinics Announced
The City Health Department is giving free Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccinations to anyone over 10 who hasn’t been vaccinated in Williamsburg and Borough Park. The Ink is out in Brooklyn investigating the impact of the outbreak on young Orthodox men, who have been most affected. More Soon.
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February 12, 2010March 4, 2010Live Wire
Snowpocalypse Dog Napping in Park Slope
Sugar, a bulldog, is being held hostage by a mystery caller demanding a ransom after the dog wriggled out of the arms its 7-year-old owner and straight into Snowmageddon, on Wednesday morning according to The Brooklyn Paper.
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February 12, 2010March 4, 2010Live Wire
Officer Admits Using Baton, But Not in That Way
Officer Richard Kern today testified to using his retractable baton as he was arresting Michael Mineo, but denied charges that he sexually abused Mr Mineo with the weapon at the Prospect Park Subway Station, according to The City Room.
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February 12, 2010March 4, 2010Live Wire
Free Parking Spots, a Text Away
If you’re a driver in Park Slope, you’ve probably spent about 27 minutes per day looking for a parking spot. Yaffi Spodek on ParkingAroundMe, a free service that allows drivers to give or get a vacant space via text message.
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February 12, 2010March 4, 2010Live Wire
Tears in Bed Stuy
Here Is Brooklyn: Van Tieu sees a young child of about seven or eight meandering down Nostrand Avenue, weeping loudly, on one of the coldest nights this winter season.
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February 12, 2010March 4, 2010Live Wire
A Flatbush Church with a Haitian Connection
Part of our continuing Haitian New York coverage: Since earthquake in Haiti four weeks ago, the Rev. Verel Moutauban-Pierre has provided constant counseling—sometimes late into the night—to his grieving congregants. Chris Alessi visited the First Haitian Church of the Brethren in East Flatbush.