Iconic Williamsburg Diner Gertie to Close Doors, Plans Pop-Up Series in Prospect Heights
Williamsburg's Gertie diner will close on June 15 but hints at a future return. Meanwhile, the diner will host bagel pop-ups at Prospect Heights' Amorina in February. Owners seek a new location for Gertie near Gertrude's.
Manhattan Man Charged with Federal Hate Crimes Against Jewish Counterprotesters as $750,000 Is Found in Safe
Tarek Bazrouk from Manhattan is charged with federal hate crimes for assaulting Jewish counterprotesters, with evidence including $750,000 cash and weapons found at his home. His lawyer claims the money is from legitimate work.
Brooklyn Man, 55, Fatally Struck in Cypress Hills Hit-and-Run as NYPD Seeks Driver of Burgundy Ford Explorer
A fatal hit-and-run in Cypress Hills has left a 55-year-old Brooklyn man dead. Authorities say the driver of a burgundy Ford Explorer fled the scene, and the NYPD is now asking the public for help in locating the vehicle and identifying the driver.
Video of Mexican Navy Ship Striking Brooklyn Bridge Goes Viral; Crew Injured, Masts Snapped
A dramatic scene unfolded on the East River when a Mexican Navy training vessel lost power and slammed into the Brooklyn Bridge, sending its towering masts crashing down. The ship's 277 passengers, mostly naval cadets, faced a terrifying moment as the "Ambassador and Knight of the Seas" transformed from a majestic sailing vessel into a damaged casualty of New York's famous waterway.












