LICH Newborn-Switch Case
Baby breastfeeds from wrong mom. Mom sues.
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December 27, 2025
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Bobtown Bluegrass
Wednesday, Dumbo.
Block Party Bonanza
Third Street Block Party brought belly-dancers, a British police orchestra, etc.
Five Guys Sidewalk Cafe?
Burger chain applies for street seating.
Robberies Spike Again
Newer residents and foreign-born in 20s and 30s targeted for iPhones by teens from Red Hook and Gowanus Houses.
Focus Group Needs Moms
of 4- and 5-year-olds.
N.Y. Times Poll Says Parents Dissatisfied With NYC Schools
Mayor Mike Bloomberg made reforming city public schools the cornerstone of his first election campaign. But according to a New York Times poll, parents are
Wet Rainy Brooklyn
The heavens will sob on New York City for one straight week as we remember Sept. 11. On that day, the sun is predicted to shine bright.
Labor Day Violence
Labor Day sees 52 shootings leaving 13 dead.
Help Hurricane Victims
Thousands still without power and living in shelters. Red Cross asking for help.
West Indian Carnival Guide
Brooklyn's Caribbean New Yorkers splash Eastern Parkway with color and music. Last year, two million people attended.
Live for Today. Hug a Local.
Old-timers think us new-timers are rude. Say Hi. Let's start a conversation.
Explainer: Brooklyn Bridge Park
The controversy, the history, the future.
Cool Brooklyn News Zine
This is pretty nice: http://www.capitalnewyork.com/
Local Senior Missing
NYPD asks public to keep an eye out.
Dumbo Floods a Bit. All OK.
A video.
Back to Normal
City buzzes with relief. The crisp feeling of fall is approaching and we were not washed away.
Storm Passes Us By
Looks like we avoided catastrophe. But high winds remain.