The Brooklyn Ink

Keeping the Italian Alive in Brooklyn

Though the Italian population is decreasing in Brooklyn, its cultural imprint remains. Here's a look at two businesses that are keeping the Italian alive in the borough.

Republicans See Gains in Brooklyn

Though there wasn't much excitement about New York's Republican Presidential primaries on April 24, Republicans in Brooklyn are optimistic about the ground they’ve gained in the borough, particularly in Southern Brooklyn.

Asian-Americans Push for District of Their Own

Asian-American civic groups are pushing for redistricting in Brooklyn that would give growing Asian ethnic groups a district and representation of their own.

Local Coptic Christians Pray for Peace in Egypt

Coptic Christians in Brooklyn have come together at the Coptic Orthodox Church of St. George, nicknamed 'the Ellis Island of the Coptic community', in Dyker Heights to pray for peace in Egypt.

Housing in Brooklyn is All About Location

Throughout most of Brooklyn, the housing market has rebounded from the slump that followed the economic collapse of 2008. While the number of new properties being sold in America is currently the lowest in recorded [...]

Photo for 12/9/09: Dyker Heights Decorations

Dyker Heights residents go all out for the holidays.

Photo for 12/3/09: Christmas in Dyker Heights

Christmas lights in Dyker Heights.