Brooklyn
Jury Deliberating NYC Officer–Involved Killing Case
Akai Gurley was shot by a stray bullet in a Brookyln stairwell.
An Offsite Tour of Coney Island, Through Time
A trio of exhibits inspired by the destination is on display at the Brooklyn Museum.
Photos: Facial Hair Enthusiasts Face Off at National Beard and Mustache Championship
There are 18 categories, ranging from delicate mustache to "full beard freestyle."
Saoirse Ronan Talks Her Gorgeous New Movie 'Brooklyn'
The actress and director on their old-school new film, Irish identity and how you can never go home again.
Second Body Found After Brooklyn Building Explosion
At least two people died in the gas-related explosion in Borough Park.
One Dead In Brooklyn Building Explosion
More than 100 firefighters have responded; FDNY said blast appears to have been gas-related.
Man Dies In Violence Ahead of West Indian Day Parade
Shootings and stabbings occur around the annual Caribbean celebration each year.
Martin Bisi: Indie Rock's Dying Breed
A documentary may finally give the owner of Gowanus's BC Studio the recognition he deserves.
Jon Stewart Is Set to Host WWE's 'SummerSlam'
The recently retired "Daily Show" host will be master of ceremonies at the wrestling showcase in Brooklyn on August 23.
Books About Brooklyn, in All Its Odd Glory
The Brooklyn Public Library will award the Brooklyn Eagles Literary Prize to fiction that reflects the borough's values—whatever that may mean. Here are eight more books, already published, that do the same
The World's Oldest Person Celebrates Her 116th Birthday
The secret to Jones's long life? "She eats a lot of bacon," says her nephew.
Tasting Beers with Jacco Gardner
We hung out with the Dutch psych wunderkind and made him try beers.
Oh Snap! A '90s Festival Is Coming to Brooklyn
The extravaganza, featuring the likes of Smash Mouth, Lisa Loeb and a "Macarena" dance, promises dopeness.
How Gentrification Has Changed the Northside Festival
What does a Williamsburg music festival do when the music scene is moving away from Williamsburg?
See What Your NYC Block Looked Like Decades Ago
Take a fascinatingly vivid digital tour of your grandparents' New York City.
Sharing 'Don Quixote' on Its 400th Birthday
"If you took Don Quixote out of Western civilization there would be a hole [as complete as] taking out the moon."
Q&A: Morgan Freeman on His New Film '5 Flights Up'
Yes, his voice does sound like that in person.
Statues of Snowden, Assange and Manning Erected in Berlin's Alexanderplatz
The three whistleblowers were commemorated as part of a traveling project.
Hillary Clinton Reportedly Setting Up Shop in Brooklyn
A Politico report says the likely presidential candidate has signed a lease for office space in Brooklyn Heights.
A Rare Look Inside Jean-Michel Basquiat's Notebooks
For the first time, eight notebooks from the peak of Basquiat's career are on display.
Brooklyn Blaze Leaves Seven Children Dead
The incident is "the largest tragedy by fire that this city has had in seven years."
Who Kills Police Officers?
All cop killers in the past two years have been men, new research shows, and killings are on the rise.
Record Number of Convicts Cleared in 2014
Annual study shows sharp increase in prosecutors working on claims of innocence.
Don't Blame "Rhetoric" for the Deaths of Officers Liu and Ramos
Look for other reasons than words for the fatal act of a madman.
NYPD Back-Turning Protests Continue at Funeral for Slain Officer
On a rainy Sunday, thousands of fellow officers, colleagues, onlookers and family joined to remember Officer Wenjian Liu.
Music, Madness and Mutants: A Conversation With Horror King John Carpenter
The prolific movie director speaks about leaving film behind for music.
Thousands Gather for Slain NYPD Officer's Funeral
NYPD officers saluted Officer Rafael Ramos at his funeral on Saturday, one week after he was fatally shot alongside his partner, Wenjian Liu.
Obama, Other Leaders Condemn Killing of NYPD Officers
Barack Obama and Bill de Blasio condemned the shooting of two NYPD officers, while a union rep for the police department said de Blasio has blood on his hands.
What Happens When Your Airbnb Host Dies?
Rent-sharing service Airbnb says it's the "easiest way for people to monetize their extra space and showcase it to an audience of millions." But what if some of those people die mid-monetization process?