The Brooklyn Ink

It’s Not Greek (or Hebrew) to These Brooklyn Students

“I would rather live one hour of freedom than 40 years of enslaved life. That is what the poem says.” Ari Weekts, an African American third grader from Brooklyn, stands solemnly in front of the [...]

A Father and His Love for Basketball Change Bed-Stuy One Dribble at a Time

Fonville, an otherwise unemployed dad, started this basketball program last September with four other fathers as a labor of love to provide neighborhood kids aged 8 to 10 with some activity and exercise. The school provided the group with some basketballs, and Fonville purchased the rest with his own money.

Running To Escape the Obesity Epidemic

Obesity is an issue facing all New York City children, but the Hispanic community suffers at a disproportionately high rate. After-school running programs are helping students like Derek Barranco, the 2012 NYRR Youth Runner of The Year, lose the weight and combat unhealthy lifestyles.

Navigating Two Different Cultures: A Pakistani Immigrant Girl’s Struggles

A couple of years ago, Amira Ashfaq got a dog. Her parents were angry, but not just because the dog would need to be walked and housebroken – dogs are seen in her family’s culture [...]

Lower Income Schools Serve Less Healthy Lunches

In one attempt to improve students’ lunch options, the New York City Department of Education began offering schools all-you-can-eat salad bars. PS 151 in Bushwick ordered its salad bar last year, but did not receive [...]

[VIDEO] Doggy daycare in DUMBO

In DUMBO, Brooklyn, Chelle Carlisle operates Cheeky Dog, a daycare for canines. After opening the small business 7 years ago, her business has expanded significantly. DUMBO’s dog population has increased significantly as well over the past few years with the influx of new residents, and the pet-friendly neighborhood, which includes regular dog-runs and spacious parks nearby.

Mayoral Candidate Bill Thompson Talks to The Brooklyn Ink

The Brooklyn Ink last month sent a set of questions to each of the city’s 10 mayoral candidates. Only two responded: Democratic candidate Bill Thompson answered our questionnaire; Republican candidate John Catsimatidis agreed to a sit-down interview.

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.

A Chat with Mayoral Candidate John Catsimatidis

The Brooklyn Ink last month sent a set of questions to each of the city’s 10 mayoral candidates. Republican candidate John Catsimatidis was the only one that agreed to a sit-down interview. Democratic candidate Bill Thompson answered our questionnaire. HIs responses will be posted on Tuesday.

[VIDEO] The Hidden Garden Oasis on Kent Avenue

Brooklyn’s own Jungle Designs is a unique business with a storefront straight out of a fairytale.