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Jordi Fernandez is Nets choice to be next head coach: reports

16Apr

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Jordi Fernandez is Nets choice to be next head coach: reports

Sacramento Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez has emerged as the Nets’ preferred choice to replace Jacque Vaughn as head coach, according to reports. Fernandez, former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer and Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young were considered to be among the candidates to fill Brooklyn’s vacancy. Kevin Ollie served as interim head coach over the Nets’ final 28 regular-season games after Vaughn was relieved of his duties in February. Brooklyn finished 32-50 in 2023-24 and missed the postseason in a rather weak Eastern Conference. Fernandez, 41, was viewed as one of the better assistant coaches in the NBA. The Barcelona, Spain native served on Mike Malone’s staff with the Denver Nuggets and Mike Brown’s staff in Sacramento. He was an assistant and a head coac...

30Dec

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Hotel Brooklyn properties in Leicester and Manchester to reflag under voco brand – Business Traveller

Hotel management company Kew Green Hotels has announced plans to reflag two existing properties in Leicester and Manchester under IHG’s voco brand. The group has acquired Hotel Brooklyn Leicester and Hotel Brooklyn Manchester, and has signed a franchise agreement with IHG to rebrand them as voco properties by mid-2024. The 189-room Hotel Brooklyn Manchester was unveiled in 2020 on the city’s Portland Street, while the 191-room Hotel Brooklyn Leicester opened last summer next to Welford Road Stadium, home of the Leicester Tigers rugby team. Leicester’s Hotel Brooklyn to open in June Both properties have until now been part of Bespoke Hotels Group. IHG launched the conversion-focused voco brand in 2018, with the first property opening on Australia’s Gold Coast. There are currently around ...

6-year-old desperately tries to save mom from apparent overdose death in Brooklyn

27Dec

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6-year-old desperately tries to save mom from apparent overdose death in Brooklyn

A brave 6-year-old girl spent her Christmas Day trying to prevent tragedy by calling 911 to help her lifeless mom in Brooklyn — but the child’s best efforts couldn’t save the woman from what police believe was a fatal drug overdose. The child also desperately called her older sister, who rushed to the scene of their 46-year-old mother Rashedia Fitch’s apartment in the Kingsborough Houses in Crown Heights, a neighbor recounted. “The little girl was brave. She was the one who called 911,” said neighbor Mildred Perez, 76, who lives across the hall. “Her little daughter, she’s OK. She was playful. She took care of her. She was very good. She was loved.” At the scene on Monday around noon, the 6-year-old’s older sister screamed and cried, “What happened to her?” as she tried to push through r...

Man, 71, punched to the ground by stranger on Brooklyn street

6Dec

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Man, 71, punched to the ground by stranger on Brooklyn street

A 71-year-old man was punched to the ground by a stranger on a Brooklyn street, police said Wednesday. The NYPD released surveillance footage of the suspect and are asking the public’s help identifying him and tracking him down. The attacker stormed up to the victim on Bridge St. near Prospect St. in front of the Farragut Houses in Dumbo about 6:35 a.m. Oct. 25, cops said. He pummeled the victim in the face multiple times, knocking him off his feet. Medics took the victim to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, where he was treated for bruising to his face and swelling to the back of his head. Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

Saturday Sessions: Beach Fossils perform “Run To The Moon”

4Dec

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Saturday Sessions: Beach Fossils perform “Run To The Moon”

Saturday Sessions: Beach Fossils perform "Run To The Moon" - CBS News Watch CBS News Veteran indie rockband Beach Fossils was formed 15 years ago in Brooklyn by frontman Dustin Payseaur. They've earned a loyal fanbase and recently toured with Post Malone before heading out on their own, ongoing headline tour. From their latest album "Bunny," here's Beach Fossils with "Run to the Moon." Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Saturday Sessions: Beach Fossils perform “Don’t Fade Away”

3Dec

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Saturday Sessions: Beach Fossils perform “Don’t Fade Away”

Saturday Sessions: Beach Fossils perform "Don't Fade Away" - CBS News Watch CBS News Veteran indie rockband Beach Fossils was formed 15 years ago in Brooklyn by frontman Dustin Payseaur. They've earned a loyal fanbase and recently toured with Post Malone before heading out on their own, ongoing headline tour. From their latest album "Bunny," here's Beach Fossils with "Don't Fade Away." Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

April Bloomfield’s Quietly Triumphant Return

26Nov

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April Bloomfield’s Quietly Triumphant Return

The partnership is canny: Bloomfield, for all her prodigious talent, has never been much for publicity; Stulman, although supremely gifted at creating dining rooms with good vibes, has never quite managed to get his restaurants famous for their food. At Sailor, he works the subtly nautical-themed space—maritime paintings, wooden built-ins, brass fittings—beaming his earthy charisma upon diners, pouring tastes of amaro, chatting amiably about how he had to open this place, in the former home of a takeaway Middle Eastern spot, now that he’s moved with his family to Brooklyn and wants to continue being able to walk to work. Perhaps to no one’s surprise, the partnership between him and Bloomfield has resulted in a restaurant that is intensely, almost freakishly wonderful, especially given tha...

FDNY firefighter arrested for attacking girlfriend with baseball bat

15Nov

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FDNY firefighter arrested for attacking girlfriend with baseball bat

An off-duty FDNY firefighter was arrested early Wednesday for attacking his girlfriend with a baseball bat, police said. Firefighter Wayne Ko, 39, is facing assault charges for the Tuesday night attack at his girlfriend’s Brooklyn home, cops said. The 35-year-old victim said the two were arguing when Ko struck her with a baseball bat in the arm and left side of the face, according to officials. When she reported the assault to police, her face was bruised but she declined medical attention, Cops arrested Ko at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday near Union Ave. and South 5th St. in Williamsburg. Ko was taken into custody a few feet from Engine Company 216’s firehouse, but it was not immediately disclosed if he works there. His arraignment in Brooklyn Criminal Court was pending Wednesday.

Unseen portions of Gayle King’s JAY-Z interview to air in CBS prime-time special

15Nov

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Unseen portions of Gayle King’s JAY-Z interview to air in CBS prime-time special

Unseen portions of Gayle King's JAY-Z interview to air in CBS prime-time special - CBS News Watch CBS News A lot of Gayle King's interview with JAY-Z didn't make it to air — but that changes with a new primetime special. "JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn's Own" airs Nov. 14 on CBS and Paramount+. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

JAY-Z reflects on success that launched him to superstardom

14Nov

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JAY-Z reflects on success that launched him to superstardom

JAY-Z reflects on success that launched him to superstardom - CBS News Watch CBS News In a candid 2002 60 Minutes interview, JAY-Z discusses his journey from humble beginnings to global fame and wealth, questioning the very possibility of such a transformation. Unseen portions of Gayle King’s conversation with JAY-Z — and more moments from the 60 minutes archives — are part of “JAY-Z and Gayle King: Brooklyn’s Own,” airing Nov. 14 on CBS and Paramount+. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive ...