Park Slope Corner Mess Deepens As Developer And Lender Face Off Again
Hanover Capital sued Claudio Soifer for backing out of a $21.7M mortgage at 167 Fourth Avenue, seeking roughly $218K and further delaying the long‑stalled Park Slope project.
Chinese New Yorkers Take Top Spot As City’s Biggest Immigrant Group
A Department of City Planning report finds Chinese-born residents now slightly outnumber Dominicans among New York City's immigrants, reshaping neighborhoods and services.
Bed-Stuy Moped Stickup: Trio Jacks Scooter At Herkimer And New York Ave
Three people are wanted after a 40-year-old man was forced off his moped and the scooter stolen at Herkimer and New York Avenue on May 11. Investigators released photos and offer a reward.
Brooklyn Landlord Torched Family Home While Kids Slept, Gets 10 Years in Prison
A Brooklyn landlord was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to setting a Cypress Hills home ablaze in September 2023. The blaze trapped six children and led to a dramatic rooftop rescue.
Brooklyn Clinic Boss Guilty in $52 Million Suboxone Scam
A federal jury convicted the owner of American Medical Centers of running a $52M Medicare/Medicaid fraud and Suboxone diversion scheme that paid cash kickbacks. The verdict grew out of undercover recordings and extensive trial evidence.
Feds Flag NYC Ed-Tech Startup Over Overseas SBIR Work
Federal prosecutors say LangInnov settled after allegedly performing SBIR‑funded R&D overseas, a possible breach of NSF rules. The U.S. Attorney’s office framed the move as enforcement of domestic R&D requirements.
Boerum Hill Mega Sauna Turns Atlantic Avenue Into a Steamy Stage
Bathhouse’s Atlantic Avenue outpost opened this spring with a 100+ capacity event sauna and hosted national Aufguss performances, blending wellness with spectacle. The new venue adds pools, thermal rooms and nightly programming to Boerum Hill.












