The Brooklyn Ink

Empty Future: Why Vacant Buildings in Bed-Stuy Stay Unoccupied

The many vacant buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant have become eyesores, negatively impacting the community.

Before Crisis, Wall Street Knew

Some of us are still trying to figure out how the leading causes of the ongoing U.S. economic crisis went unnoticed before it began in 2008.  Author Michael Lewis, however, in his book, The Big [...]

College Grad Returns Home to Pay it Forward

It’s game time on a Saturday afternoon at the Brownsville Recreation Center. Middle schoolers in haphazardly tied pinnies are battling it out on the basketball court under the watchful eyes of black leaders and sports [...]

Soccer Inspires Kids in Crown Heights

Violence erupts randomly on the streets of Crown Heights.  What has remained consistent is the need for children to get out and play. The violence has been a subject of recent community board and precinct [...]

Occupy “Day of Action” Ends with March into Brooklyn

The Occupy Wall Street movement poured into New York’s most populous borough as thousands of demonstrators marched across the Brooklyn Bridge on Thursday evening.

Bensonhurst Native Optimistic Despite Unemployment

Michael Gargiulo had a great job at MTV out of college, but then things started to change. Gargiulo left MTV to work for a new small production company for a year. After that company downsized, he went back to MTV, and worked on one show before being let go again in May. It was a new and disturbing experience.

Valenko Trial Delayed But Verdict Nears

The final chapter in the murder trial of Anatoliy “Tolik” Valenko was delayed after a jury member arrived late at the Brooklyn Supreme Court House Thursday. After the hour and a half delay, prosecution and [...]

Prescription Drug Program Hailed As ‘Lifesaver’

The BigAppleRx card is available to everyone living in, working in, or visiting the city, regardless of age income, citizenship, or health insurance status.