What Happened With Peltz Beckham? Peltz Beckham, 27, publicly severed ties with his parents, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria Beckham, in January after a six-page social media statement. The statement revealed he no longer considers himself part of “Brand Beckham” and accused his parents of prioritizing public image over private family relationships. “I do … Read more
Filmmaker and comedian Mel Brooks reaches his 100th birthday on Sunday, marking a century of influence on American comedy. Born Melvin Kaminsky in 1926, Brooks rose from a World War II veteran to a writer and director behind classics like The Producers and Blazing Saddles. According to the American Film Institute (AFI), Blazing Saddles was … Read more
The Golden State Warriors are hosting a trio of high-profile prospects for pre-draft workouts in San Francisco this Thursday, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater. The team is evaluating Arizona’s Brayden Burries, Alabama’s Labaron Philon Jr., and Washington’s Hannes Steinbach as they finalize their roster strategy ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft. Which prospects are attending … Read more
A series of unauthorized incursions into New York City transit facilities has prompted heightened concern following a trespassing incident in South Brooklyn this Sunday. Shortly after 3 p.m., an MTA transit worker discovered three individuals, described as appearing young, inside a subway train parked on the “pocket tracks” located between the Church Ave. And Ditmas … Read more
A Brooklyn woman has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the 2022 drowning deaths of her three young children. Erin Merdy, 34, received the sentence on Wednesday after pleading guilty earlier this year to first-degree murder charges. The 2022 Coney Island Tragedy The case dates back to the early hours of … Read more
Advocates for New York City’s green spaces gathered in Brooklyn this past Saturday to demand increased investment in local parks. The event, a combination of a rally and walking tour, was organized to address looming budget cuts to the parks department. Organized by New Yorkers for Parks (NY4P), the gathering brought together residents, nature advocates, … Read more
The End of the “Hard Tank”: How Lottery Changes Shift NBA Strategy For years, the NBA has wrestled with a paradox: teams intentionally losing to secure a higher draft pick. This “tanking” culture reached a fever pitch with franchises enduring multi-year teardowns, hoping a single ping-pong ball would save their future. However, we are entering … Read more
The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is set to return on Saturday, June 20, following a period of significant financial uncertainty. Organizers confirmed the date on Monday, ensuring that one of the nation’s largest art parades will proceed as planned. Overcoming a Financial Crisis The path to this year’s event was not guaranteed. In March, the … Read more
Brooklyn residents are currently celebrating 4/20 with a variety of events, including weed festivals and sunset yoga. Many are visiting one of nearly 80 legal dispensaries to refresh their supplies, marking a stark contrast to the borough’s restrictive legal history. A Century of Prohibition and Crackdowns The legal battle over cannabis in New York City … Read more
New York City police are searching for four men following a carjacking that targeted two women at a Brooklyn retail parking lot on Wednesday. The incident took place around 4:23 p.m. At a Lowe’s located at Avenue U and E. 56th St. In Mill Basin. Details of the Attack The victims, a 72-year-old woman using … Read more