First he discovered a long-forgotten rail tunnel. Then he spent decades trying — in vain — to revive Brooklyn’s trolley system. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Brooklyn (NYC)”
There's Still Time to Savor Summer in New York City
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2021
What would you like to do before we trade short sleeves for sweaters and lemonades for pumpkin spice lattes? Here are some ideas. Source: New York Times
Second Accuser Testifies in R. Kelly Trial
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2021
The second accuser to testify against the R&B star during his trial was once among his vocal supporters, but she said on Tuesday that Mr. Kelly had instructed her to lie. Source: New York Times
Woman Says R. Kelly Abused Her and Pressured Her to Have an Abortion
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2021
The second accuser to testify against the disgraced R&B star said he pressured her to have an abortion, as the second week of Mr. Kelly’s trial began. Source: New York Times
R. Kelly Accuser Says He Made Her Dress Like a Girl Scout
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2021
Over the first two days of the singer’s trial, Jerhonda Pace testified that Mr. Kelly told her to dress like a girl scout and gave her an S.T.D. at age 16. Source: New York Times
In Defense of the Lazy Picnic
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2021
Let’s pick up some food and head to the park with friends. Source: New York Times
What You Need to Know About the R. Kelly Trial
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2021
For decades, Mr. Kelly has faced allegations of sexual abuse of women and girls. Now he is to be tried on federal racketeering charges. Source: New York Times
R. Kelly Trial: Decades of Accusations in the Making
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2021
The R&B artist was acquitted 13 years ago. But the culture around allegations of sexual misconduct has shifted dramatically since then, and he faces more formidable charges this time. Source: New York Times
9 Charged With Trafficking Dozens of Guns to New York From Georgia
By Gotham Rex on August 4, 2021
Amid increased federal attention to gun violence, officials announced a bust that they said included the seizure of a weapon used to shoot at the police. Source: New York Times
Music, but Make It Outdoors
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2021
Even as concerts return to indoor venues, there’s still something spectacular about a show out in the warm summer air. Source: New York Times
Brooklyn Plumber Charged in Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2021
Prosecutors said Daniel Christmann posted images online that showed him inside the Capitol. Source: New York Times
As Delta Variant Spreads, N.Y.C. Parents Worry About Coming School Year
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2021
So far, there have been very few cases in New York City’s summer school session, but some parents want a remote option for the fall. Source: New York Times
New York’s ‘Homecoming’ to Feature a Free Concert in Every Borough
By Gotham Rex on July 22, 2021
The concerts, which are to run between Aug. 16 to Aug. 21, are being organized to celebrate the city’s reopening and promote tourism. Source: New York Times
Aunts Is Back, Turning City Blocks Into Dance Floors
By Gotham Rex on July 16, 2021
This creative performance experiment presents a roving adventure through space with Aunts Goes Public! Source: New York Times
Co-Working Spaces Are Back. And There Are Many, Many Options.
By Gotham Rex on July 15, 2021
As the office world adjusts to a new normal and workers grow tired of their homes, WeWork and its competitors reap the benefits. Source: New York Times