Bushwick, NY|News|
Bushwick Mother Stabbed to Death by Son in 'Brutal' and 'Personal' Attack, DA Says
Ruth Maciera, 48, was "beaten, bludgeoned and her throat cut so deep bones in her neck were exposed," prosecutors say.
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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Bushwick, NY|News|
House of Yes Raging 'Homecoming' Set for Thanksgiving Eve
Come for the 'tricked out dance party,' stay for the aerialists and nostalgia.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
1 of 3 Charged in East New York Deadly Gang Assault, Others on the Loose
East New York man Bobby Ramos faces manslaughter and gang assault charges for beating a man to death, the Brooklyn DA said.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Brooklyn's New Alamo Drafthouse Is Open for Business: Here's What's on the Screen (and Menu) This Week
Moonlight, Arrival, Doctor Strange, Elle, and others.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
Faro Becomes First Bushwick Restaurant Ever to Get a Michelin Star, Owner Says
"I'm pretty stoked," Faro's chef and owner, Kevin Adey, says. "And for the neighborhood, it's pretty cool."
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Anti-Trump Women's Rights Meetup Reaches Max Cap; Hundreds Spill Into Street
After changing the venue 3 times, event organizers still found the stadium at maximum capacity — with a spillover of hundreds.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
WATCH: De Blasio Speaks Outside Trump Tower After Meeting With President-Elect
The mayor briefed New Yorkers on what happened between him and Donald Trump at an hour-long meeting Wednesday inside Trump Tower.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Talib Kweli to Headline Arts East New York Gala
Kweli will be performing for the celebration of the organization's 8-year anniversary.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Brownsville Envisions a New Betsy Head Park: Sports Fields, Benches, Scoreboards and More
Betsy Head Park is getting a $30 million makeover. Here, Brownsville neighbors tell NYC Parks officials what they want to do with the money.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
East Williamsburg Burrito Bar Shooting: Police Release Pics of Lead Suspect
Three people were shot — but not killed — in a fight outside Don Pedro bar over the weekend.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Greenpoint Hero Donates $20k Toward Beloved Neighborhood Christmas Lights
"I just wanted people to be happy and jolly," he said.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Boyz II Men, New Kids on the Block Will Play Joint Show in Brooklyn Next Summer
Paula Abdul, too!
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Matthew Van Ohlen's Hit-and-Run Driver Finally Arrested, 4 Months After Deadly Brooklyn Crash: Police
Juan Maldonado, 56, faces up to 15 years in jail, the Brooklyn DA's office said.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
New Bushwick Bar, The Stoop, Serves $12 Cocktail in Paper Bag
The Stoop on Wyckoff waxes nostalgic about the Bushwick of the 80s, with 2016 prices.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Mayor Blocks Luxury Condos From Overtaking Vacant Williamsburg Lot: Report
Sources tell Crain's the mayor will prevent luxury developers from taking over 500 Kent Ave., a huge lot of empty land along the waterfront.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
29-Year-Old Bed-Stuy Woman Could Serve Life For After-Sex Hotel Murder
Pamela Hanson was just 19 when she fatally stabbed David Diaz, 27, in the neck and face in Bay Ridge, according to the Brooklyn DA.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Brooklyn Residents Kick Anti-Semite Off Subway at Jay Street
The Trump supporter said, "Don't worry — we won't round up the pretty Jews," according to a witness account.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy Fire at DeKalb and Thompson Sparked by Dryer in Basement, Fire Officials Say
Dozens of firemen and two fire trucks attacked the fire Monday afternoon. DeKalb was completely closed off by the NYPD.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Trump Win Inspires Massive 'Love Rally' in Washington Square Park
While most in the crowd were vehemently anti-Trump, the message was more pro-love and pro-diversity.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Here's Trump's New Wax Figure From Madame Tussauds
Now the result is official, Donald Trump will be the next President-elect to be molded by the museum.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
