Brooklyn Bridge Closed As Officers Talk To Man Threatening To Jump

Horrifying photos of a man who climbed to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge and threatened to jump. Thankfully, he didn’t. NYPD responded and were able to talk to him.

Hunter Schwarz 2 weeks ago 19 responses

Welcome To Brooklyn’s Adam Yauch Park

On the anniversary of his death, MCA got a playground named after him in Brooklyn Heights.

Jessica Testa 3 weeks ago 88 responses

The Hippest Catholic Church Ad In America

Jesus of Williamsburg. (via animalnewyork.com)

copyranter a month ago 41 responses

Ghost Of Mitt Romney Haunts Republican Outreach In East New York

Reince Priebus tries to woo black voters with a “listening session” at a black Brooklyn mega-church. At the strip mall across the street, shoppers are still talking about that rich, white guy who ran for president.

McKay Coppins 2 months ago 18 responses

Tom Hardy And A Puppy (In A Sweater!)

Your daily dose of adorable.

Whitney Jefferson 2 months ago 189 responses

Pregnant Couple Killed In Accident Riding To Hospital, Baby Who Surived Crash Passes Away

These powerful photos were taken at the funeral that was held Sunday for a young Orthodox Jewish couple from Brooklyn who were killed in a car crash on Saturday. UPDATE: A community spokesperson says the baby has died.

Ryan Broderick 2 months ago 171 responses

Astonishing Map Of Tweets By Language In New York

“Twitter NYC” gives you a bird’s–eye view of the multilingual conversation — Spanish, Portugese, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Turkish, Arabic and Italian — happening across the five boroughs.

Michelle Broder Van Dyke 2 months ago 31 responses

The Last “House Hunters” Episode You’ll Ever Need To Watch

Ever notice how every episode of House Hunters is kiiinda the same? So did comedians Mark Sarian (Children’s Hospital) and Ari Voukydis (Best Week Ever).

AriVoukydis 3 months ago 3 responses

DIY Red Bull

Two guys in Brooklyn are making their own energy drink with all-natural ingredients. And it’s delicious.

Andrew Gauthier 3 months ago 57 responses

Report: Despite Campaign Video, Lena Dunham Didn’t Vote

A local politics blog says Dunham is registered to vote in Brooklyn but didn’t in 2012. (Updated)

Rosie Gray 3 months ago 8 responses

Fred Phelps’ Granddaughter Leaves Westboro Baptist Church With Emotional Blog Post

Megan Phelps-Roper announced Wednesday on her blog that she and her sister will be leaving the church.

Ryan Broderick 3 months ago 65 responses

A Dolphin Is Trapped In New York’s Filthiest Canal

UPDATE: CBSNewYork is reporting that the dolphin has died.The creature found its way into Brooklyn’s pretty polluted (and freezing) Gowanus Canal Friday afternoon.

Jessica Testa 3 months ago 87 responses

The New Miss America Could Totally Be A Character On "Girls"

She moved to Brooklyn “to find herself.”

Hillary Reinsberg 4 months ago 35 responses

Naked Waitress At Pizza Shop

It was her last day of work, which she celebrated in nothing but fishnets and “Peace Out” scrawled on her back. Photographed by Twitterist Vicky Oyomba at Roberta’s in Brooklyn, New York. WARNING: Mostly bare butt ahoy.

Gavon Laessig 4 months ago 62 responses

How To Rap A Present

We asked Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era to help us rap some gifts. Just in time for Xmas.

Andrew Gauthier 5 months ago 14 responses

Widely Distributed Police Sketch Versus Real Life Suspect [Updated]

Oh, NYPD.

Summer Anne Burton 5 months ago 281 responses

The Makeshift Offices Of New York City

With power still out to many offices in Manhattan, here’s how displaced NYC workers are getting things done.

Mike Hayes 6 months ago 74 responses

“This Is The Price You Pay If You Want To Live By The Water”

On Brooklyn’s wrecked coastline.

Rosie Gray 6 months ago 8 responses

Unconfirmed Contaminated Water In Greenpoint, Brooklyn

It should go without saying if your tap water looks like this, it is not safe to drink. Update! Most likely rust, not sewage.

Donna Dickens 6 months ago respond

Brooklyn Braces For Toxic Floodwaters

Carcinogens vs. gentrification.

Rosie Gray 6 months ago 2 responses

Mindy Meyer Throws Major Fit Over Debate

The glitziest state senate candidate tries to bar The Jewish Channel from covering her fundraiser after she didn’t attend their debate.

Rosie Gray 6 months ago 10 responses

The New York Islanders Are Moving To Brooklyn

I mean, there aren’t any games for them to play right now because of the lockout, but — still exciting!

Kevin Lincoln 6 months ago respond

Thank You, Brooklyn, For The Ultimate Hipster Beard Porn Video

Is this a Portlandia skit? This will either make you want to touch beards all day or gouge your eyes out.

Peggy Wang 7 months ago 47 responses

Jay-Z Reveals Biggie Smalls Hologram In Brooklyn

Dr. Dre had his Tupac hologram at Coachella, so naturally Hova had to go and one up him at the opening of the Barclays Center.

Matthew Perpetua 7 months ago 34 responses

NBA 2K13 Unveils The Brooklyn Nets New Uniforms

And even with Jay-Z reportedly advising the design, they are super boring.

Jack Moore 7 months ago 2 responses

The New York City Subway Is A Dark Place

You really shouldn’t look too closely at anything while waiting for your train. Just play your video game, and DON’T LOOK. (via newyorkshitty.com)

copyranter 7 months ago 79 responses

Cats On Stacks On Stacks: The Ca$h Cats Art Show

On September 6, caternet history was made when the cat tumblr Cash Cats had a real life art show at The Dumbo Loft in Brooklyn. Here are the best photos from their celebration of the one purrcent.

Summer Anne Burton 8 months ago 35 responses

Kid Runs Into Brooklyn Nets CEO, Gets Internship, Is Maybe Fake?

I had no idea that all I had to do to work in pro sports was hang out outside sushi restaurants. DAMMIT.

Jack Moore 9 months ago respond

Mindy Meyer Hits The Campaign Trail, Will Endorse Mitt Romney

The pinkest candidate in America is hard at work on the stump. She does plan to endorse Mitt Romney.

Rosie Gray 9 months ago 14 responses