The Brooklyn Ink

Hate Crime Trial – More from the Medical Examiner

Judge Patricia Dimango read a transcript of the medical examiner’s testimony, including the cross examination by defense attorneys. The jury sought to hear the medical examiner’s opinion on the cause of death. “Given the two [...]

Hate Crime Trial – Reading Of Evidence And A Law Lesson

The jury heard judge Patricia Dimango personally read a transcript of three witnesses, which focused on comments that would help determine whether the alleged attack was a hate crime. At 2:30, Judge Dimango received another [...]

‘Real World’ Alum Runs For Office In Brooklyn

Kevin Powell, a cast member from the first season of MTV’s ‘Real World’, is running for Congress to represent the 10th District of New York City in Brooklyn.

Hate Crime Trial – More Evidence Reviewed

The jury deciding the fate of Keith Phoenix reviewed testimony from Kimberly Taylor, an EMS worker who lives across the street from where Jose Sucuzhanay was beaten to death. A court reporter read a transcript of [...]

Hate Crime Trial–Keith Phoenix Jury Submits Five Requests for Information

The jury charged with deciding the fate of Keith Phoenix submitted five requests for information, known as notes, to Judge Patricia Dimango. The jury asked for clarification on the exact definition of a hate crime, [...]

Library Budget Cuts To Affect Brooklyn

City libraries face another round of severe cutbacks under the new budget, which library officials said could result in more than 1,400 jobs lost, many of those in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Mailman Caught Stashing Mail

A Brooklyn postal worker allegedly pulled a stunt worthy of the unscrupulous mailman from “Seinfeld” when he was caught red-handed hiding hundreds of undelivered letters in the trunk of his car, officials said.

Brooklyn Vendors Praise Vendor Hero In Times Square Bomb Plot

With long hours outside, street vendors are provided with an ample opportunity to observe their surroundings and notice if anything is askew. Brooklyn’s street vendors speak out following the foiled Times Square bomb plot.

Video – Lighting Up Midwood for Lag Ba’Omer

After a period of silence and solemnity following Passover, the streets of Brooklyn were lit up by massive bonfires and humming with song on Saturday night, as Jewish residents celebrated Lag Ba’Omer.

Video – Brooklyn Church Reaches out to Sister Parish in Port Au Prince

Rev. Verel Montauban is the pastor at the First Haitian Church of the Brethren in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. He also ministers to a sister congregation in Haiti. Their church, Croix de Mission, was destroyed in the January 12 earthquake.