The Brooklyn Ink

Crossword Lovers Battle in Brooklyn

Crossword puzzles are a solitary activity. But for about 1,000 crossword enthusiasts, solving them became a spectator sport this weekend when they gathered in Brooklyn for the 35th Annual American Crossword Tournament.

Job Hunting Hard for Long-Time Hospital Worker

When St. Vincent’s Hospital, a private institution, in Manhattan closed its doors amid a citywide uproar in April 2010, medical technician Grace Fuller thought she and other qualified employees would quickly find new jobs. She was wrong.

New York Times Catches Ink Scooping It

Earlier this morning, we tweeted about a story the New York Times ran on its august City Room blog about people auditioning for a show called “Brighton Beach,” billed as a sort of Russian version [...]

Barron Blasts Times, Stands By Paterson

Rep. Steve Israel, a Democratic congressman from Long Island, has urged Gov. Paterson not to run for reelection after a report in the New York Times of a domestic abuse complaint against a top aide.