Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Brooklyn Marathon 2019: What You Need To Know
Thousands of runners will race in the Brooklyn Marathon & Half Marathon on Oct. 19.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
- Bushwick, NY
I'm Sam Raskin and I report on Bushwick, Brownsville, East New York, Kensington and Windsor Terrace. Previously, I have reported for Politico New York, Curbed New York, Gothamist, Gotham Gazette, BuzzFeed News, the Brooklyn Eagle and Bklyner.
You can reach me at Sam.Raskin@patch.com and my Twitter handle is @samraskinz.
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Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Person Killed In Flatbush Fire, Fire Department Says
The fire department got the call just before 2 p.m., according to FDNY.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Activists Feed Chickens Used For Controversial Kaporos Ritual
"At the end of the day, it’s really about the chickens and bringing some comfort," said one activist.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Kensington Kid Now Nation's Top Youth Fencer
Skyler Liverant over the weekend won bronze in the Cadet World Cup in Budapest.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Brownsville Kids Get Yale Education At The Family Co-op
"Our hypothesis," explained Karen Baicker, was, "‘Could literacy be used to build those social connections that lead to resilience?’"
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Brownsville Bus Stops Are Way Too 'Cozy,' Study Finds
Four of the top 11 most bunched stops in Brooklyn are in East New York and Brownsville, according to a new report.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
City Plans Several 4-Story Apartment Buildings In East New York
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development is behind the apartment plans, records show.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Gunman Shot 2 Women In Daylight Flatbush Shooting, Cops Say
The suspect is being sought for the daytime shooting that injured two women in Flatbush last month, the NYPD says.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Bushwick|News|
Suspicious Fire Erupts In Bushwick Building: FDNY And Report
The FDNY is investigating a fire that erupted on Cooper Street Monday morning, according to officials and reports.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Bushwick|News|
Bushwick Tenant Pleads Mayor For Help About Building Without Gas
The tenant said her Decatur Street building hasn't had cooking gas for 18 months — so she asked Mayor de Blasio for help on the radio.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Victim Dies, Cops Still Seeking Driver
The 47-year-old Queens man died from injuries sustained during the Sept. 22 crash, police said.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Bushwick|News|
Burglar Gropes Sleeping Bushwick Woman After Breaking In: Cops
The man entered the apartment through an open window and left when the victim woke up, according to the NYPD.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Weekend Events In And Around Windsor Terrace
Qigong Meditation, a campfire, bird watching, stained glass windows and more.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Man Who Beat Woman For Kissing Friend On Cheek Pleads Guilty: DA
A man who screamed homophobic slurs at a woman kissing her friend on a train last year will face jail time for assault as a hate crime.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Bushwick|News|
Brooklyn Building Company Accused Of Union Busting And Wage Theft
"They make you feel like you’re afraid to ask any questions," said door person Ashley Mejia. "And you can’t just do anything."
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Fire Breaks Out In Empty East New York Home, FDNY Says
The two-story house burst into flames early Thursday morning, the fire department says.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Home Prices Spike Near This Windsor Terrace Station, Study Shows
Homes near the 15th St. - Prospect Park subway stop are worth about 94% more than the neighborhood average, according to a new study.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Jamaica, NY|News|
Man Shot Dead In Jamaica, Suspect Taken Into Custody: NYPD
The victim was shot in the head, according to the NYPD.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Brooklyn's Spookiest Venue Has Strict No-Halloween Policy
Green-Wood Cemetery has banned the costume-clad from its late-night Halloween season strolls.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Kensington Fire Ignited By 'Improper Use Of Gas' : Report
A fire that broke out Monday afternoon was caused by someone trying to strip paint by using gas, according to the New York Post.
Sam Raskin, Patch Staff
