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.

Reality TV Takes Over Brooklyn

“Brooklyn 11223,” a highly criticized show that's been compared to the "Jersey Shore," is one of three reality TV programs based in Brooklyn that are premiering within a couple months of each other.

An Italian-American Sunset Falls on Carroll Gardens

Their Numbers Have Fallen and Now Their Cultural Influence is Waning, Amid an Influx of Gentrifiers