R Trains From City Hall To Jay St Stopped For NYPD Investigation

R train service between the two stops on Friday morning as the NYPD investigations a suspicious package at the Jay St station, the MTA said.

Anti-Human Trafficking Forum Set For Brooklyn Heights Church

Plymouth Church will host a forum on human trafficking around the city with advocates, a survivor and members of the NYPD.

F Train Running Along A Line After Track Issues On York St

Two faults in the rails around the York Street station caused slow speeds and the F Train toward Brooklyn to run along the A line.

Court Street Office Supplies To Close After 36 Years, Reports Say

The office supply shop, across from Brooklyn Borough Hall, will close its doors next month to focus more on their online business.

Hunting With Jake's Atlantic Ave Storefront To Close Sunday

The home goods and jewelry store at 380 Atlantic Ave. announced they'll close their physical store and focus on online sales.

Brooklyn Heights' Store A Cook's Companion To Close

Owners of the well-loved cookware spot want to spend more time with their family and travel.

Controversial Condos In Brooklyn Bridge Park To Start At $1.9M

Condos in the Quay Tower will go on sale in the spring, developers said.

Famed DUMBO Pizza Joint Grimaldi's Closed By Health Department

The city agency ordered the famous pizzeria to close after an inspector found mice.

Shake Shack Sues To Keep Its Fulton Street Sidewalk Seating

The burger-chain sued after their landlord told them they would start to remove the sidewalk seating in January, the New York Post reported.

NYC Subway Delays: Signal Problems Stall A/C Trains In Brooklyn

A and C trains heading into Manhattan from Brooklyn were slowed to a crawl due to signal problems at Hoyt-Schermerhorn.

LIU Files To Build 31-Story Apartment Building on Dekalb Avenue

The plans call for a residential building with 476 unites to be built at 61 Dekalb Ave., the Real Deal first reported.

Man Dies After Stranger Punches Him Onto Subway Tracks, NYPD Says

Jacinto Suarez, 65, of Staten Island, was punched onto the tracks at the Jay St-MetroTech stop by a ranting 18-year-old man, officials said.

Man Dead After Falling On Tracks At Jay Street-MetroTech: NYPD

The 65-year-old man fell onto the tracks after a psychical altercation with an 18-year-old man on the R train platform of the station.

Man Attacked On A Train In Brooklyn Heights, Police Say

The 54-year-old victim was assaulted on a Manhattan-bound A train near the Jay Street station, police said.

Muslim Woman Kicked And Called 'Terrorist' In Brooklyn, NYPD Says

Souad Kirama, 51, was punched, kicked, spat on and called a "terrorist" inside a Brooklyn Heights store, according to police and the victim.

Man Attacked With Hammer During Brooklyn Heights Robbery: Police

The 67-year-old man suffered a broken jaw after being attacked near Dean Street and Fourth Avenue, police said.

BQX Streetcar Misses First Major Deadline, Reports Say

The proposed Brooklyn-Queens streetcar is set to miss its deadline to start public review for the project, Crain's reported.

Nine-Story Office Building Set For Brooklyn Navy Yard Project

Steiner NYC filed plans for a nine-story office building with parking to be added to their redevelopment of the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Brooklyn Bridge Promenade May Get Expansion, City Says

A final decision about the overcrowded walkway won't come for another two years.

Brooklyn's Watchtower Sign Taken Down After 70 Years: Report

There is no longer a sign all along the watchtower.

Sham Drone Company Head Fined $1.5M In Brooklyn Court: Feds

A New Jersey man must pay almost $1.5 million for setting up a company that falsely claimed to produce drones, prosecutors said.

Man Dies After Being Hit By Car In Downtown Brooklyn, Police Say

Edward Ailarov died more than a week after he was hit by a Ford SUV on Schermerhorn Street on Nov. 26, said police.

MetroTech Workers Rescued From 17-Story Scaffolding: FDNY

Emergency responders rescued two workers who were stuck on scaffolding Tuesday morning, said FDNY.

Man Who Killed 76-Year-Old Granddad Gets 90 Years In Prison: DA

Allen Cooper told reporters he "didn't give a f---" after he was arrested for killing three men outside the Ingersoll Houses in 2015.

Tree Lighting Ceremonies 2017: Here's Your Brooklyn Guide

Events for those Brooklynites fond of Korean barbecue, Calypso music, and Dutch Santa.

Extortionists Threaten To Chop Off Teen's Ear, Demand $10K: Feds

An Brooklyn businessman told his teenaged competitor he'd make him “chew and swallow" an ear if he didn't cough up $10K, said prosecutors.

Latest ICE Arrest In Brooklyn Courthouse Protested By NYC Lawyers

Legal Aid attorneys walked out of the criminal court after immigration officers arrested a misdemeanor defendant.

Map: Schools Accepting Applications Near Brooklyn Heights

Check out Patch's map of nursery, elementary and middle schools around Brooklyn Heights that are accepting applications for 2018.

New York's Most Dangerous Intersection Is In Brooklyn: Study

Do you live near the most dangerous intersection in all of New York State?

Weekend Weather Forecast For Brooklyn Heights

Expect clouds this weekend.

5 Brooklyn Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving

There are easier ways to give thanks.

Coney Island Gang Members Charged With Murder, Prosecutors Say

Four members of the Mermaid Houses-based West End Enterprise gang face murder charges in Brooklyn federal court, prosecutors said.

Fresh Direct Driver's Mallet-Wielding Attacker Sentenced: DA

Damian Bailey attacked a Fresh Direct driver with a rubber mallet in downtown Brooklyn in 2016, prosecutors said.

New Supermarket Coming To DUMBO In 2018

DUMBO MARKET, a grocery store stocked with fresh and prepared gourmet food, is expected to open on Front Street early next year.

Disguised Robber Of Brooklyn Jewelry Store Arrested: Prosecutors

Darryl Odom was arrested for his alleged role in the violent robbery of Court Street Jewelers on May 25, prosecutors said.

Selfies with Elves on Small Business Saturday Nov 25th

Skip the lines for pictures with Santa on Small Business Saturday, November 25th and head to Montague Street to take a selfie with an elf.

Jared Kushner's Company Sued By Brooklyn Heights Tenants

The residents aren't the first to call Kushner Cos an unscrupulous landlord.

Cafe Customer Ejected Because Manager 'Doesn't Like Black People'

Instagram video shows a Dumbo Kitchen customer accusing its manager of racism. "Everybody in here knows that, already," a worker replies.

BQX Prototype Unveiled At Brooklyn Navy Yard

Check out the tram that could connect the waterfronts of Brooklyn and Queens, if two borough presidents get their way.

Ice Skating Rink Might Be Built Under Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation is considering installing an ice skating rink underneath the Brooklyn Bridge, city records show.