Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
VIDEO: Man Allegedly Robs Brownsville Family Dollar With Knife
Surveillance video caught the suspect allegedly whipping out a knife and taking cash from the register.
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|
Brownsville Homeless Man Gets 25 Years To Life For Murder
A jury found Keith Brannon guilty of fatally shooting Christopher Tennison while robbing him at gunpoint, according to the Brooklyn DA.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Muslim NYPD Officer Says She Endured Years Of Abuse From Fellow Cops
Danielle Alamrani, who wears a hijab, claims in a damning new lawsuit that fellow cops called her "terrorist," "Taliban," "ISIS" and worse.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Airbnb In Bed-Stuy Brownstone Fined $5,000: City
Tatiana Cames, a real estate broker renting out 320 Macon St., was one of the first to get caught under the city's new Airbnb law.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Fire Tears Through Williamsburg Building On Metropolitan Ave
"The firemen are here, but we don't know what's happening yet," said an employee of a restaurant in the building.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Greenlight Bookstore's March Event Schedule Features Eclectic Mix Of Authors
This month's discussions will feature authors Sady Doyle, Mohsin Hamid, Peter Heller and more.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
Bodega Strike Raises Over $8,000 For CUNY Program That Advocates For Muslims
The fundraiser donated the money to a CUNY program that helps Muslims and others in NY whose lives are impacted by national law.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Brownsville Steps Up To Help Young Girl Suffering From Cancer
11-year-old Mia Blount, who lives in a shelter, urgently needs surgery to replace the metal rod in her leg. Her community has stepped up.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Brooklyn Bridge Suicidal Man Afraid Of Being Deported: Cops
The Belgian man was frightened of being deported back to his country after coming to the U.S. on a tourist visa, officials said.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
East NY Man Accused Of Murdering Queens Jogger
20-year-old Chanel Lewis, who lives in East NY with his mom, told cops details of his assault on Karina Vetrano, the NYPD said.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Child Riding Scooter Side-Swiped By SUV Near Cadman Plaza: Cops
The 12-year-old suffered a fractured leg and was rushed to the hospital in stable condition, police said.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Nitehawk To Play Puppy Bowl In Lobby
The Williamsburg theater with table service is charging $30 for its Super Bowl showing, but you can go watch the Puppy Bowl for free.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
VIDEO: Man Lights Groceries On Fire 4 Times In Brownsville Store
Police are looking for the suspect who set fire in a Food Bazaar in Brownsville and escaped on a bus, the NYPD said.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Brooklyn Book Store Hosts Nazis Getting Punched Film Festival
Verso Books in DUMBO is hosting the "Fash Bash Bash" on Saturday, put together by The New Inquiry magazine.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy's PS 262 Could Get Rid Of Its Middle School
Sixth through eighth grades at the school are under-enrolled, according to a report from the Department of Education.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Man Wanted In Connection With Bed-Stuy Fatal Shooting: Cops
The police are looking for 22-year-old Maurice Hennegan in connection with the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Neil Thompson last year.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
VIDEO: 2 Teens Shoot Up Bed-Stuy Grocery Store
Video released by NYPD captured the moment they fired through the doorway into the store.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
PHOTOS: Brownsville's Langston Hughes Houses Get Vibrant Outdoor Art Installation
"Brownsville Matters" features artwork from local residents and people for whom Brownsville played an important role in their lives.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Brooklyn Heights Deli To Host Jewish Dessert Heaven
Shelsky's of Brooklyn is hosting a cultural event on the tastiness of Jewish desserts around the borough, Feb. 15, and you're invited.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn|News|
'El Chapo' Appears In Brooklyn Court, Complains About Manhattan Jail Conditions
Here's what happened on the Sinaloa Cartel drug kingpin's second day in Brooklyn federal court.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
