In the heart of Brooklyn, a different kind of fashion show took center stage. While the Met Gala was gearing up for its glamorous affair, the Brooklyn Public Library hosted its own event, the People's Ball. This annual party is all about celebrating style, creativity, and community. The 2025 edition, themed "Style is a Revolution, " was a hit. Local designers and mo...
The NBA draft's second round kicked off with a bang, as teams started swapping picks almost immediately. The Phoenix Suns made the first move, selecting Rasheer Fleming after a quick trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Suns gave up the No. 36 pick and two future second-round picks to move up and get Fleming, who had just spent the previous night at Barclays Ce...
The Brooklyn Bridge faced a sudden and tragic incident when a Mexican naval ship collided with it. The ship, known as the Cuauhtemoc, was only a few minutes into its journey when disaster struck. The ship was moving away from a pier in Manhattan. It was a slow start, with the ship's rigging brightly lit and cadets perched high up on the spars. A tugboat was helping t...
The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City witnessed a tragic event when a Mexican Navy ship, the Cuauhtémoc, collided with it. The ship, measuring 300 feet in length, was left damaged and docked at Pier 36 in Manhattan. The ship's masts struck the bridge's underside, resulting in the deaths of two crew members. This incident has sparked numerous questions about the caus...
The basketball world is buzzing with talks about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future. The Nets have been eyeing him for a while, and now, there's a chance he might actually consider leaving the Bucks. This isn't a done deal, but Giannis is reportedly open to exploring his options. With the NBA draft and lottery events happening in Chicago, expec...
A sad event unfolded in Minnesota when a plane crashed into a house. The plane was registered to Terry Dolan, a high-ranking executive at U. S. Bank. The crash happened on a Saturday afternoon, near the Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis. The plane had taken off from Des Moines International Airport in Iowa. Sadly, there were no survivors on the plane. The p...
The Brooklyn Academy of Music is saying goodbye to its president, Gina Duncan. She will be leaving her post when her contract ends in June, after spending three years at the helm. The news came out on a Wednesday evening, but no specific reason was given for her departure. The institution did, however, thank her for her work during a tough time. The pandemic had a hu...
Ben Simmons, the six times All-NBA defender and skilled guard has recently been found to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. This is a perfect time to sign with his former trade buddy James Harden as he is now well recovered of an injury that forced him to recover over the past 2 years. Simmons emerged from a required buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and was very appre...
In a surprise move, the Lakers traded away D’Angelo Russell and sent three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets. In return, they acquired Dorian Finney-Smith, a skilled forward known for his three-point shooting and defense. This swap allows the Lakers to gain some much-needed flexibility under the salary cap. Dorian Finney-Smith, a 6-foot-7 forward, is having a ...
On Friday evening, firefighters successfully contained a wildfire that broke out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. A passerby alerted authorities around 6:40 p. m. The fire quickly spread across a two-acre area, fueled by dry vegetation and strong winds in a dense, hard-to-reach part of the park. Over 120 firefighters responded, with several engine companies staying overn...