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NBA veteran forward inks a contract for a luxe Brooklyn home
The basketball star signed a contract for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home at One Williamsburg Wharf, where units of that size start at $2 million.
Tattoos of the Statue of Liberty are the focus of this offbeat NYC spot: 'She's an ideal'
Give me your tired, your poor -- and your tatted masses. The Statue of Liberty has long been a symbol of freedom and the American Dream, but also an irresistible...
The story behind B.A.B.E. of Brooklyn barbershop and the products that help guys stay suave
B.A.B.E. of Brooklyn is a beloved brand and barbershop. But the original babe? That’s co-founder Wil Allen’s mom, a licensed cosmetologist. Mrs. Gracie Allen began doing hair in the 1960s...
Members-only canine club coming to NYC touts DJs, cocktails and could cost $1,400 a year
This place is off the leash.
Coldplay rocks BK! Band celebrates new album with rare club show in Brooklyn
“Getting the band Coldplay to perform before 9 p.m is one of the most difficult things in the world,” frontman Chris Martin told the crowd.
Squadron of squatters 'terrorized' NYC neighborhood after taking control of $4M brownstone
The three-story, $4 million brownstone at 60 S. 4th St. in South Williamsburg was empty as of Thursday, after police forced the squatters back out onto the sidewalk on Monday.
Israelis who fled their homes after Oct. 7 seek refuge in NYC: 'Different kind of danger'
They’re strangers in a strange land – Israelis who fled their homes in the wake of the Oct. 7 massacre and ensuing war against Hamas and Hezbollah.
Brooklyn coffee shops no longer allow tipping — but a latte will cost you $7
"I want to make you coffee and not [be] expect[ed] to have a conversation about your vacation or whatever you want to talk about," says one cafe owner.
Trump appearance at NYC kosher deli canceled at last minute after owner dies
Former President Donald Trump’s scheduled campaign trail appearance at a popular Brooklyn kosher deli was canceled Thursday after the owner died of a heart attack. He was 76.
Behind the mysterious century-old WWI memorial in trendy Williamsburg nabe -- that's now neglected and abandoned
A tiny green refuge in Brooklyn honoring locals who died fighting in World War I is tucked away in a 3,000-square-foot park -- mysteriously padlocked most days and hidden beneath...
Large Palestinian flag unfurled on Williamsburg Bridge during rush hour
A large Palestinian flag was unfurled across the Brooklyn tower of the Williamsburg Bridge during the morning rush hour Monday.
SUV fatally strikes cyclist before crashing into parked vehicle on NYC street: police
The driver of the van was going northbound on Union Avenue near Lynch Street in Williamsburg when he collided with a 46-year-old man riding a bike that was going the...
Bicycle-riding bandit knocks out, robs man on NYC street in broad daylight attack
The assailant rode the Citi Bike up to his victim and whacked him on the right side of the head, rendering him unconscious.
Diane Keaton's homeware line, Mexican-inspired cuisine in Brooklyn, more NYC events
Diane Keaton launches a homeware line with Hudson Grace, Daily Provisions opens its sixth location on the Upper East Side, Glossier glams up the basketball courts in Tompkins Square Park,...
Speed-demon owner of 'Hamas Truck' that's terrorizing Jewish NYC neighborhood uses fake plates to avoid tickets: records
A notorious pickup truck whose menacing antisemitic exterior horrified residents in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, for months is owned by a speed-demon scofflaw brazenly using fake plates to avoid tickets after racking...
NYC outdoor dining sheds shutter in droves amid new rules on storage, trees, fire hydrants: ‘It’s too costly’
The blighted dining sheds that sprang up en masse during the COVID-19 pandemic could soon be a thing of the past due to strict new regulations -- with thousands shuttering...
NYC cafe bathroom covered in 'diabolical' signs warning customers against pooping
Social House Cafe's bathroom is papered with a dozen signs warning customers against going number 2 in its toilet.
'Hamas truck' with bloody red hands, bullet holes and fake 'Oh Gaza' plates terrorizes Jewish neighborhood
Residents in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn are aghast over a supped-up Ford F-150 they say rolled up and invaded the hipster haven a few months ago, delivering what they...
Gun-toting, moped-riding crooks snatched $300K in watches, jewelry from diners at swanky NYC eateries
In the most recent stick-up, a brazen robber pointed a gun at a Canadian man’s head around 7:45 p.m. June 26 and snatched his $40,000 Rolex watch on the restaurant-lined...
Beloved NYC neighborhood staple for over 60 years closing its doors
A beloved Brooklyn hardware store that became a neighborhood staple — featuring a pet pig and hosting weddings and art shows while peddling hammers — is closing, likely to make...