A federal jury has convicted Joel David Forney, also known as “Sirbar,” of sex trafficking two women through force and coercion alongside the coercion and enticement of a minor.

The Creole Food Festival returns for its 7th year with a new home in Dumbo, featuring chefs of color from across the world, a Grand Tasting under the Brooklyn Bridge, live music and community ...

Green-Wood Cemetery hosts its annual Battle of Brooklyn and the Meaning of Freedom, with costumed interpreters, activities, and a march to Battle Hill.

While the majority of the city’s public pools opened at the end of June, the Red Hook Pool, which had a delayed opening set ...

Jeanne Salchli, a science teacher at P.S. 376, slowly transformed a derelict lot into a flourishing community garden for area ...

The Brooklyn Defender Services Union denounced a decision that compels all staff to sign in electronically at the beginning ...

Brooklyn’s Bus Festival returns Sept. 21. Explore vintage buses, meet transit experts and enjoy free family fun, rain or ...

Residents say the trauma of repeated mass shootings continues to weigh heavily on the city.

Monsignor Vaccari noted the church has many crosses, but the 6-inch cross cut a little deeper because it was part of the very heartbeat of faith.

An official from New York state said it is not collecting millions of dollars in penalties from the real estate firm behind ...

To celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security, AARP New York on Thursday hosted a pizza pop-up celebration in ...

The Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival at Holy Family Church on Sunday, Aug.10, celebrated Caribbean heritage, culture and ...