The Brooklyn Ink

On the Waterfront

The Brooklyn Ink explored the borough to see what was happening on Brooklyn’s vast waterfont. Here’s what we found in the water.

Made in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Ink took to the streets of the borough last week to explore the variety of things that people make, from whiskey, wine and granola to clay pottery, candy apples, rap music, even tree houses. Here’s our eclectic portfolio of Brookynites who make things.

Brooklyn Nets Fever at a High Pitch in First-Ever Playoffs in New Arena

As the Brooklyn Nets play in their first-ever playoff series against the Chicago Bulls, the new Nets fans are defining what it means to be a Net. So far, one thing is for certain—wearing black is a must.

Runners Return to Brooklyn After Boston Bombings

After the horrifying events at the Boston Marathon, one Brooklyn resident and member of North Brooklyn Runners group, Sole Mendez, is feeling lucky she has fast friends.

The Brooklyn Lens Webcast

[VIDEO] Workers’ Coops Seek Sustainability after Occupy

Two workers’ cooperatives are occupying their time with their businesses, while still helping to promote the Occupy Wall Street movement and its message.

Fairway Welcomed Back to Red Hook with Celebratory Reopening

The Red Hook Fairway reopened on Friday after four months of post-Sandy reconstruction. A celebration featuring prominent politicians and hundreds of customers welcomed it back.

Brooklyn Bike Lanes Expand, As Long as Public Support Remains

Brooklyn has the fastest growing number of bike lanes in all five boroughs, and construction of a new bike lane is set to come to Red Hook in the near future.

[VIDEO] Hoarded Cats Up for Adoption in Crown Heights

Hoarded Cat Finds New Home from The Brooklyn Ink on Vimeo. Bushwick roommates Claudia O’Brien and Jamie Rosamilia go to an ASPCA adoption event to find a furry friend for their current cat, Winston. The [...]

Parents Want Boy Scouts Gay-Ban Lifted

When scout leaders were asked about the prospective policy change on the established gay-ban for the Boy Scouts of America began, tensions rose and mouths closed. A policy that has been in place for a century might be lifted soon.