Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
East NY & Cypress Hills Rally Against Real Estate Hawks
"Today homeowners and advocates in Brooklyn put unscrupulous speculators on notice,” said local Council Member Espinal.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
- Brooklyn, NY
Sarah is a full-time Patch reporter for Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, East New York, Brownsville, Brooklyn Heights, and DUMBO. She has a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern University and a BA in Russian from Bryn Mawr College. Any tips, comments, or funny stories, please email sarah.kaufman@patch.com.
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Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
New East NY Job Center Promises to Train and Employ Local Residents
Mayor Bill de Blasio and local East New York leaders announced the opening of the new employment center on Atlantic Avenue on Monday.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
North Brooklyn: Mobilize Post-Trump to Spread Love, Not Hate in Your Community
On Dec. 15, join local human rights organizations to figure out how to support fellow Brooklynites in the wake of a hate crime spike.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill: Mobilize Post-Trump to Spread Love, Not Hate in Your Community
On Dec. 15, join local human rights organizations to figure out how to support fellow Brooklynites in the wake of a hate crime spike.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
Bushwick Shooting: 4 Wounded in Gun Brawl on Knickerbocker
The dispute might have been gang-related, cops said.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Weeks After Bed-Stuy Street Shooting, Local 22-Year-Old Dies in the Hospital
Maurice Williams died at Kings County Hospital on Thursday, police say.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
East NY: Have You Seen This Man Who Allegedly Set His Ex's Car on Fire?
Cops are looking for 34-year-old Keon Richmond who is suspected to have set his ex-girlfriend's car on fire in October.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Fort Greene and Clinton Hill: 5 Adoptable Pets Near You Who Need a Home
This holiday season, give a dog or cat a furever home.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
East NYers Facing Tenant Harassment to Protest at Quik Evic Office Saturday
"We won’t let outside interests chase us out," said Darma Diaz, a Cypress Hills homeowner.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy: Here's an Easy Way to Buy Holiday Toys for Children in Marcy Houses
Camp Bed-Stuy's second annual toy drive has set up an online registry so you know exactly what you're getting a child for the holidays.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Brooklyn Heights: Help Clean Cadman Plaza Park This Weekend
Help the Cadman Park Conservancy get rid of all those pesky leaves.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Brooklyn Cat, Missing for 5 Years, Has Built a Cult Following Around the World
BeeBop disappeared in 2011 in Brooklyn Heights. His owner, Cathy Sheehan, still holds out hope he's alive — and his 5,000 fans do too.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
How to Donate Christmas Toys to Young Kids of Salaya Figueroa, Killed in East NY Shooting
Brooklyn Multi-Service Community Center shifted its toy drive to help the 3 children of Salaya Figueroa, who was fatally shot this month.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
Bushwick Residents Organize Bus Ride to Washington Women's March
There are only 20 seats left, so hurry up and reserve yours.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Teen Gets to 24 Years to Life in Fatal Williamsburg Shooting
18-year-old Tyheim Smith was sentenced in last year's brutal murder of a man who was walking home in Williamsburg.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Construction Worker Falls to Death at Williamsburg's Old Domino Sugar Factory
Wilfredo Enriques, 59, fell six stories to his death. "We are devastated by the loss," his company says.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Brooklyn Heights NIMBYs Try New Tactic on Pier 6
This one's environmental.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Vegan 'Butcher Shop' Opening in Brooklyn Spring 2017
A Brooklynite's dream come true is coming to Bed-Stuy.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Have You Seen the Bed-Stuy Food Truck Thief?
Surveillance video very clearly shows him up close climbing into a food truck and rummaging around.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
14-Year-Old Boy Killed While Trying to Pull a Stunt on L Train
Kenny Kagan was riding between two train cars when he tried to jump to the platform, falling to his death, police said.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
