Clock Tower Murder: Dead Man Had Been Suffocated With Pillow, Police Say

Neil Smith was found with the murder weapon - a pillow - lying across his face, according to police.

Win $2K Eating Dumplings In Brooklyn Heights

The 14th Annual Dumpling Eating contest is coming to Atlantic Antic in September. Here's what you need to know.

Five Teaching Jobs Near Brooklyn Heights

Check out this week's featured job listings from ZipRecruiter.com.

Crystal Meth And Heroin Drug Ring Busted In Brooklyn, Prosecutors Say

The gang referred to their products — which included crystal meth, heroin, cocaine and fentanyl — as "doggy food," prosecutors said.

$600 Studios Up For Grabs In Downtown Brooklyn

Enjoy access to a putting green, dry-cleaning valet, an in-house pet-grooming space and a rooftop terrace with private cabanas.

Final Books Beneath The Bridge Event: Jill Eisenstadt Reads From 'Swell'

The novelist will read from her most recent book, "Swell," which includes 9/11 jokes, haunted houses and a lifeguard.

Kids from Plymouth Church deliver flowers to seniors

Vacation Bible Camp participants spend a week

Watch Police Rescue Man From Manhattan Bridge Ledge

Police officers stopped a man from leaping off the Manhattan Bridge by tackling him on an unguarded ledge Thursday morning.

New Ramen Restaurant Comes To DUMBO

The owners of a DUMBO pizzeria are branching out into ramen.

Hula-Hoop Performers Coming To Manhattan Bridge

Big Sky Works will build a planetarium out of hoops.

Revolutionary War Cannonball Discovered In Brooklyn Heights, Report Says

The find occurred amid construction work at a Middagh Street house, the Brooklyn Paper reported.

Developer Of Brooklyn Heights Library Site Sued

Banking firm The Carlton Group says Hudson Companies owes it $2.2 million in commissions.

NYS Senator Daniel Squadron To Resign From Office Friday

The Brooklyn and Manhattan representative announced his decision to resign from office in an email Wednesday morning.

Last Week To Snag A $886 Micro Apartment In Downtown Brooklyn

The housing lottery for 49 affordable apartments at the Caesura will close on Friday, Aug. 11.

Martin Shkreli, NYC Pharma Bro, Convicted Of Defrauding Investors

BREAKING: Martin Shkreli was found guilty of securities fraud Friday in Brooklyn Federal Court. He could spend up to 20 years in prison.

Brooklyn Subway Pickpockets Go Uniform Shopping With Stolen Credit Card, Police Say

Two women stole a wallet from a Brooklyn straphanger last month and went on a shopping spree at Downtown Uniforms on Flatbush, police said.

New York Officials Demand ICE Stop Arresting Immigrants In Courthouses

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez issued a joint statement on Thursday.

Overly Ambitious Onion Truck Shuts Down Brooklyn Bridge

Nice try, bro.

Pro-Hitler And Trump Graffiti Found On Brooklyn Bridge

"Hitler did nothing wrong," the vandal wrote.

City Promises Brooklyn More Bike Lanes And Citi Bikes

Neighborhoods in deep Brooklyn need bike lanes, said DOT commissioner Polly Trottenberg, because they prevent cyclist deaths.

Hindu Toilet Seats, Unusual Kitten Friendships And More: July's Best Stories From Brooklyn Heights & Beyond

Here's our roundup of the most-read stories in July in the Patches of northern Brooklyn.

Transit Officers Help Deliver Baby In Subway Station, Police Say

See the adorable baby girl a transit cop helped deliver in a Brooklyn subway station.

New Public School Coming To Downtown Brooklyn, Officials Say

A new high-rise going up at Albee Square will dedicate six stories to a 300-seat public school, said officials and developers.

Brooklyn Marine's Body Found 74 Years After He Was Killed in WWII Battle

Pvt. Joseph C. Carbone was found in a mass grave on a Pacific Island and identified from his niece's DNA, according to reports.

Hindu God Toilet Seat Dropped By Etsy After Outrage

The Brooklyn-based retailer told Patch it would no longer sell toilet seats that depict Lord Ganesha holding a toothbrush.

Pier 6 Towers Construction Can Begin Before Final Court Date: Reports

Justice Lucy Billings declined to issue a restraining order that would have halted building in Brooklyn Bridge Park, according to reports.

Muslims In Brooklyn: Historical Society Debuts $200K Project

The project aims to "challenge assumptions" surrounding Brooklyn's Muslim communities.

Kittens Are Being Cared For By Rats In The Brooklyn Cat Cafe

Remy and Emile have been tasked with taking care of orphaned kittens.

Teenager Charged With Fatal Father's Day Beating Of 16-Month-Old Daughter, Prosecutors Say

Shaquan Taylor allegedly delivered his fatal attack on 16-month-old Nylah Lewis during a Father's Day visit, prosecutors said.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Outdoor Movies 2017: Here's What's Playing This Summer

Here's what you need to know about the outdoor movies playing in Brooklyn Bridge Park this summer.

NYC Jails Will Have Rooftop Gardens And Patios, If One Group Gets Its Way

A group of designers and urban planners want Rikers Island to be replaced by smaller, more livable, "community-connected jails."

Healthcare Takedown: 10 New Yorkers Named In Nationwide Medicare Fraud Bust

Ten medical professionals from Brooklyn and Queens stand accused of defrauding Medicaid and Medicare of more than $125 million.

Yo Or Oy? Iconic Brooklyn Bridge Park Statue Arrives On Williamsburg Waterfront

The iconic YO/OY sign that once sat in Brooklyn Bridge Park has now arrived in Williamsburg, the artist announced.

Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 5 Opens To The Public

The 3.4-acre park area at the end of Joralemon Street includes sloping lawns, winding roads and a picnic area.

Hobby Lobby Settles Iraqi Artifact Smuggling Suit for $3M, Prosecutors Say

The national crafts store chain must hand over thousands of artifacts and pay $3 million, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.

Developers Plan To Begin Controversial Brooklyn Bridge Park Development In July, Organizers Say

The Brooklyn Heights Association filed a restraining order to prevent developers from beginning Pier 6 construction on or after July 19.

FDNY Free 4 People Trapped In Elevator For More Than 3 Hours, Officials Say

Fire fighters rushed to the Consolidated Edison Plant in Vinegar Hill around 7:40 a.m., said the FDNY.

Brooklyn House of Detention Could Grow So That Rikers Can Close: Reports

City Councilman Stephen Levin said he would think about expanding the Atlantic Avenue jail to help offset closure of Rikers.

Watchtower Sign In Brooklyn Heights May Be Slated For Removal

Jehovah's Witnesses have filed an application with the DOB to remove the Watchtower sign from their former Columbia Heights headquarters.

Construction Update: The Pierrepont Rises in Brooklyn Heights

The new two-tower mixed-use building is rising on the block bordered by Montague, Clinton and Pierrepont streets.