Al Qaeda documents outline U.S. terror campaign
In a Brooklyn, New York, courtroom, a federal jury this week was the first to hear the contents of the letter and other documents seized during the bin Laden raid…
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Pilot: What keeps you safe from terror hijackings
Brooklyn? Who would have thought the latest terrorist threat would have origins in one of the oldest boroughs in New York? My mother grew up in Brooklyn. And the fact…
For Brooklyn Men, Plans to Aid ISIS Were Recorded Online and in Private
Like countless 19-year-olds, Akhror Saidakhmetov lived much of his life online. But it was some of the darkest corners of the Internet that most compelled him, according to the authorities….
FBI Arrests 3 Brooklyn Men Suspected Of Planning To Join ISIS
Three men who allegedly planned to join ISIS in Syria were arrested in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Law enforcement officials said that if the three suspects failed to join the Islamic…
Alan Howard, Actor With Royal Shakespeare Company, Dies at 77
Alan Howard, a celebrated English actor whose regal bearing and imposing voice gave life to a spate of Shakespearean kings, died on Feb. 14 in London. He was 77. His…
Mariam Ghani, a Brooklyn Artist Whose Father Leads Afghanistan
Mariam Ghani’s apartment is a map to her layered identity. Books rise from floor to ceiling, black binders of redacted Guantánamo Bay interrogations sharing shelf space with critical theory and…
Brighton Beach, a place like no other
Some assignments, some locations, are better than others. In a surprisingly warm stretch of October, the photographer shot an assignment in Brighton Beach, a neighborhood not terribly far from his…
In New York, Uzbek Immigrants Invigorate High School Wrestling
At least nine high schools in Brooklyn and one in Queens have Uzbek immigrants on their wrestling squads.rn Jahongir Davronov, 14, who came to New York in 2010, said his…
Bikes, Bars And An Art Collective: How Kinfolk Is Targeting Creative People
For the founders of Kinfolk, developing a thriving company came second to creative pursuits. That the brand — which has bars in Tokyo and Brooklyn (the latter one also holding…
Akai Gurley’s Family Demands Conviction For A ‘Modern-Day Lynching’
NEW YORK — When New York City police officer Peter Liang sat down in a Brooklyn court on Wednesday, a companion leaned over and said quietly, “Breathe. Relax.” Liang, who…
Akai Gurley’s Mother Says Indictment Of NYPD Officer Is ‘One Step Towards Justice’
The mother of Akai Gurley expressed relief on Tuesday after a Brooklyn grand jury reportedly indicted the New York City police officer who fatally shot her son. “We’re glad justice…
Ellen DeGeneres Meets The Faces Behind The Humans Of New York Campaign Everyone’s Talking About
Mott Hall Bridges Academy principal Nadia Lopez was broken and on the verge of giving up until she saw the words of 13-year-old Vidal Chastanet. Last month, the student told…
What’s That Strolling Through Brooklyn’s Prospect Park? Bigfoot Or A Big Faker? (VIDEO)
The Blizzard of 2015 brought more than just record amounts of snow to places from New York to Massachusetts — it also sort of, kind of, maybe became ideal strolling…
Hillary Clinton Considering Basing Campaign Headquarters In Brooklyn: Report
potentially in Brooklyn, which has emerged as a leading contender. Insiders say Clinton aides are looking at Brooklyn as a possible location, and that an office in White Plains, near…
‘POWERED,’ NYC Dystopian Artist Showcase, Presented By Issa Israel
A relatively unknown space in Brooklyn, New York will house a showcase of multimedia art tonight in an attempt to elevate the work of artists involved in nightlife outside of…
12 Numbers That Break Down What Happened In NYC During That ‘Historic’ Snowstorm
On Monday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio warned of a “potentially historic” snowstorm that could dump up to 3 feet of snow across the five boroughs. The city…
Here’s Who Won The Blizzard Of 2015
Despite travel bans and city slowdowns brought on by Winter Storm Juno, these people (and a dog!) below made snow cones out of snow. From a snowplower doing donuts to…
Dedicated ‘Humans Of New York’ Fans Raise Money To Send Underserved Kids On Harvard Visit
Humans of New York (HONY) photographer Brandon Stanton is known for capturing incredible stories that move his viewers. And now, his audience is helping to give some of his subjects…
Two Brooklyn Moms Gave Up Careers In The Recording And Fashion Industries To Become Co-Owners Of A Seafood Eatery
Fifi Bell Clanton and Gwendolyn Niles left careers working with the likes of Sean “Diddy” Combs, Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean to open The Crabby Shack in Brooklyn. Veteran entertainment…
Brooklyn Decker Chops Her Hair Into A Long Bob
For Brooklyn Decker, long hair is so 2014. On Tuesday, the model-turned-actress debuted a dramatic new ‘do via Instagram, revealing that she’d chopped her formerly flowing locks into a long…