Much of the rainfall came in an intense 20-minute period in the afternoon, officials said. A record two inches fell at LaGuardia Airport. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Bedford-Stuyvesant (Brooklyn, NY)”
A Corner of Bed-Stuy Is Attracting African Migrants During Ramadan
New migrants from Africa have joined a changing community in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where they have injected more youthful energy but also brought challenges. Source: New York Times
Mayor Eric Adams Wins Fight Over Rat Infestation Fine
The mayor, who had been issued a summons for rats at a property he owns in Brooklyn, defended himself at a hearing this week. Source: New York Times
Bedford Stuyvesant, Murray Hill and Union Square Homes for Sale
This week’s properties are in Bedford Stuyvesant, Murray Hill and Union Square. Source: New York Times
$1.6 Billion Powerball Jackpot Sets Off Ticket-Buying Frenzy
The odds of getting the winning numbers are 1 in 292.2 million, but that did not dash the hopes of players ahead of the drawing on Saturday. Source: New York Times
Billy McFarland Is Out of Jail and Ready for His Next Move
Five years after the Fyre Festival, the convicted fraudster is planning a comeback. Source: New York Times
How a Public Tennis Court Attendant Spends His Sundays
Walter Odom, a fixture in Fort Greene Park, makes sure players respect the hourly schedule and keep their T-shirts on. Source: New York Times
What’s the Vibe in New York City Right Now?
What’s the vibe right now? Source: New York Times
How Jean Bell, a Track Coach, Spends Her Sundays
Jean Bell, the founder of Jeuness Track Club, an all-girls running team, stays active on the sidelines. Source: New York Times
Connie Hawkins and the Battle to Rename a Brooklyn Playground
Connie Hawkins was destined for basketball stardom until his career was unjustly derailed. But a new effort to honor him is complicated by one fact. He’s not the only legend in the neighborhood. Source: New York Times
Fire Erupts at Brooklyn Building Under Construction
No injuries were reported, a New York Fire Department spokesman said on Monday. It was unclear whether residents in nearby buildings were required to evacuate. Source: New York Times
Ernesta Procope, Pioneering Black Insurance Broker, Dies at 98
She broke ground in the business as a woman, too, and also in transplanting her firm from Brooklyn to Wall Street. Source: New York Times
Woman Becomes a Cop After Being Shot by Her Jail Guard Boyfriend
Katrina Brownlee was abused, shot and left for dead. Told she’d never walk again, she went on to have a 20-year career with the N.Y.P.D. Source: New York Times
In Brooklyn, a Couple With Opposing Tastes Strike a Balance
Following a period of editing and rediscovery, austerity and abundance — and a wide range of objets — live side by side in this Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment. Source: New York Times
Together and in Person: Everybody Dance Now
Professionals and amateurs can leave their living rooms behind as dance studios make a cautious comeback. Source: New York Times
