http://www.mail.com/locations/23608-brooklyn.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/23608-brooklyn.html http://www.mail.com/news/us/2081076-nys-largest-cemetery-celebrates-175th-anniversary.html NEW YORK (AP) — Decades before New York's Central Park was created, Green-Wood Cemetery's ponds, hills and winding paths provided not only a pastoral final resting place for the nation's elite but also a recreational spot for picnics and horse-drawn buggies. The still-active cemetery in Brooklyn was the largest cemetery in the world at the end of the 19th... Mon, 13 May 2013 14:30:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2081076-nys-largest-cemetery-celebrates-175th-anniversary.html 2013-05-13T14:30:59Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2076956-judge-nyc-refuses-to-suspend-plan-ruling.html NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Friday refused to delay enforcement of his decision giving women of all ages broad access to morning-after birth control, calling the government's appeal frivolous, a "silly argument" and an insult to the intelligence of women. U.S. District Judge Edward Korman in Brooklyn did agree to postpone implementation of his month-old de... Fri, 10 May 2013 20:04:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/health/2076956-judge-nyc-refuses-to-suspend-plan-ruling.html 2013-05-10T20:04:28Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2073304-ex-lawmaker-to-sentenced-nyc-fraud-case.html NEW YORK (AP) — A 74-year-old former New York State lawmaker who secretly recorded other politicians in a bid for leniency for her role in a corruption scandal faces up to two years in prison after she pleaded guilty to embezzling money. Shirley Huntley is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday in Brooklyn federal court after pleading guilty to mail fraud con... Thu, 09 May 2013 15:00:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2073304-ex-lawmaker-to-sentenced-nyc-fraud-case.html 2013-05-09T15:00:58Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2072144-rihanna-booed-boston-cheered-brooklyn.html NEW YORK (AP) — Rihanna was booed for turning up late at a concert in Boston, but the audience in New York cheered her on even though she didn't start on time the following night. Boston.com reported that fans at the TD Garden on Monday booed the singer for starting her concert at 10:30 p.m. EDT instead of her scheduled 9 p.m., and without opening act A$A... Wed, 08 May 2013 19:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2072144-rihanna-booed-boston-cheered-brooklyn.html 2013-05-08T19:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064472-carlesimo-nets-coach-playoff-ouster.html NEW YORK (AP) — After spending $350 million to upgrade their roster last summer, the Brooklyn Nets will start this offseason by looking for a coach. The Nets announced Sunday that P.J. Carlesimo wouldn't return, hours after they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Carlesimo helped the Nets finish 49-33 after replacing the fired Avery Johns... Sun, 05 May 2013 18:16:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2064472-carlesimo-nets-coach-playoff-ouster.html 2013-05-05T18:16:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2063844-bulls-beat-nets-99-93-game-7.html NEW YORK (AP) — Joakim Noah climbed over the baseline seats, his foot that hurt so much two weeks ago that he feared he couldn't play looking pain-free as he embraced his mother. The first Game 7 in Brooklyn belonged not to the Nets, but to the guy who played here in high school. "I'll remember this for the rest of my life," Noah said. Injured, ill and ju... Sun, 05 May 2013 04:05:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2063844-bulls-beat-nets-99-93-game-7.html 2013-05-05T04:05:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061786-nets-banged-up-bulls-ready-game-7-brooklyn.html NEW YORK (AP) — Time for the Nets' biggest game in Brooklyn. The Nets have brought their first-round series against Chicago to a Game 7, a victory away from equaling the largest playoff comeback in NBA history. And they've brought it back home, where Barclays Center has to be more than a beautiful, $1 billion building. They are countin... Fri, 03 May 2013 22:29:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2061786-nets-banged-up-bulls-ready-game-7-brooklyn.html 2013-05-03T22:29:12Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2059120-jay-z-joins-pitch-to-redevelop-suburban-ny-arena.html MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Jay-Z is part of a group trying to renovate Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum outside New York City. The rapper and music mogul attended a meeting Thursday on Long Island, where the media was briefed on four proposals to renovate the arena and surrounding property. Nassau County officials have been trying to come up with a plan to red... Thu, 02 May 2013 18:47:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2059120-jay-z-joins-pitch-to-redevelop-suburban-ny-arena.html 2013-05-02T18:47:39Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2054438-shoppers-face-hurdles-finding-ethical-clothing.html NEW YORK (AP) — You can recycle your waste, grow your own food and drive a fuel-efficient car. But being socially responsible isn't so easy when it comes to the clothes on your back. Take Jason and Alexandra Lawrence of Lyons, Colo. The couple eat locally grown food that doesn't have to be transported from far-flung states. They fill up their diesel-power... Wed, 01 May 2013 02:39:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2054438-shoppers-face-hurdles-finding-ethical-clothing.html 2013-05-01T02:39:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052932-nets-top-bulls-110-91-trim-series-deficit-to-3-2.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Nets were not ready for it to be over. Not the series. Certainly not their first season in Brooklyn. "We didn't want it to end. Nobody in this locker room wants it to end. Nobody is ready to go home," backup center Andray Blatche said. "We still feel like we have the opportunity and chance to make it to the second round." ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:31:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052932-nets-top-bulls-110-91-trim-series-deficit-to-3-2.html 2013-04-30T07:31:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052626-nets-win-110-91-cut-bulls-lead-to-3-2.html NEW YORK (AP) — Flourishing instead of fading in the fourth quarter, the Nets extended their first season in Brooklyn. They need one more victory to set up the biggest game here yet. Brook Lopez had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Deron Williams added 23 points and 10 assists, and the Nets beat Chicago 110-91 on Monday night, cutting the Bulls' lead to 3-2 in ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:15:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2052626-nets-win-110-91-cut-bulls-lead-to-3-2.html 2013-04-30T03:15:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047488-nets-sign-gm-billy-king-to-contract-extension.html NEW YORK (AP) — Coming off their first season in Brooklyn in which the franchise ended a six-year playoff drought, the Nets have signed general manager Billy King to a contract extension. King, hired by the Nets in 2010, put together a that went 49-33 in its first season after moving from New Jersey, matching the second-best record in franchise history. "... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:06:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2047488-nets-sign-gm-billy-king-to-contract-extension.html 2013-04-26T19:06:50Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038180-bulls-shut-nets-90-82-series-1-1.html NEW YORK (AP) — Joakim Noah gave a meek smile, looking as if he was hiding either the truth or the pain. Asked how his sore right foot felt, he replied unconvincingly: "Feels great." It probably didn't, but a big playoff victory surely eased some of the aches. Noah gutted his way through an injury that made it difficult to even run in Game 1, making three... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:40:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2038180-bulls-shut-nets-90-82-series-1-1.html 2013-04-23T07:40:36Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2037688-havens-1st-woodstock-singer-dies-heart-attack.html NEW YORK (AP) — Richie Havens, the folk singer and guitarist who was the first performer at Woodstock, died Monday at age 72. Havens died of a heart attack in New Jersey, his family said in a statement. He was born in Brooklyn. Havens was known for his crafty guitar work and cover songs, including his well-received cover of Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman.... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:02:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2037688-havens-1st-woodstock-singer-dies-heart-attack.html 2013-04-23T01:02:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034280-nets-crush-bulls-playoff-game-brooklyn.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn blackout was a blowout. Ripping apart the vaunted Chicago Bulls defense during an impressive second quarter, the Nets punctuated their return to the postseason with a 106-89 victory on Saturday night. Deron Williams scored 22 points, Brook Lopez had 21 and the Nets made 16 of 20 shots in the second period on their way to 60 pe... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:53:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2034280-nets-crush-bulls-playoff-game-brooklyn.html 2013-04-21T03:53:41Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2028370-works-artist-basquiat-to-appear-nyc-exhibit.html NEW YORK (AP) — More than 30 works by artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (zhahn mee-SHEHL' BAH'-skee-aht) will appear at a New York City exhibit before a private sale. The exhibit at Sotheby's galleries runs May 2 through June 9. Most will be available for sale. They include works on paper in marker and crayon from 1979 and monumental canvases from 1987. The Bro... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:05:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2028370-works-artist-basquiat-to-appear-nyc-exhibit.html 2013-04-18T16:05:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024926-nyc-strains-solidarity-with-rival-boston.html NEW YORK (AP) — A stadium full of Yankees fans stood arm in arm at the bottom of the third inning in the Bronx, singing along to "Sweet Caroline," the Boston Red Sox anthem. Irony and sarcasm were absent. Sincerity was the mood of the night. The rival teams have buried the hatchet — at least for now. Yankee fans belted the Neil Diamond hit during a game T... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:56:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2024926-nyc-strains-solidarity-with-rival-boston.html 2013-04-17T16:56:32Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2019658-heisman-trophy-opera-to-isabel-leonard.html NEW YORK (AP) — This year's Richard Tucker award — often called the "Heisman Trophy of opera" — goes to mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard. The 2013 prize marks the centennial of the birth of the great tenor who started his career as a cantor in Manhattan, Bronx and Brooklyn synagogues — named Ruvn Ticker. Tucker went on to build a stellar international career,... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:46:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2019658-heisman-trophy-opera-to-isabel-leonard.html 2013-04-15T12:46:44Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2013348-jay-z-references-cuba-trip-song-open-letter.html NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z is defending his recent trip to Cuba in a new song. The rapper released "Open Letter" Thursday after two Florida Republican lawmakers critical of the trip questioned if the rapper's visit to Havana with wife Beyonce, which coincided with their fifth wedding anniversary, was officially licensed. On the song, Jay-Z ... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:22:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2013348-jay-z-references-cuba-trip-song-open-letter.html 2013-04-11T18:22:59Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2012186-jay-z-sells-nets-losing-minor-owner-big.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets are losing one of their biggest names as they prepare for the playoffs. Jay-Z owned just a little piece of the team, but was a large presence when the franchise changed homes and identities this season. The rap mogul is selling his stake in the Nets so he can become certified as a player agent, possibly before the end of ... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:08:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2012186-jay-z-sells-nets-losing-minor-owner-big.html 2013-04-11T02:08:04Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2010612-brooklyn-based-poet-wins-walt-whitman-prize.html NEW YORK (AP) — A Brooklyn-based poet has won a prize named for one of the New York City borough's most famous former residents, Walt Whitman. The Academy of American Poets announced Wednesday that Chris Hosea (hoh-ZAY'-uh) has won the Walt Whitman Award for a debut collection. Hosea will receive $5,000 and his book, "Put Your Hands In," will be published... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:07:13 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2010612-brooklyn-based-poet-wins-walt-whitman-prize.html 2013-04-10T15:07:13Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1990628-nycs-coney-island-hopes-rebound-sandy.html NEW YORK (AP) — At the beginning of each tourist season, the entrepreneurs who pitch the thrill rides, hot dogs, sideshows and souvenirs at gritty Coney Island gather along its famous boardwalk to pray for two things: good weather and large crowds. Never have they prayed harder than now. Five months after Superstorm Sandy's surge swamped New York City's m... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:12:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1990628-nycs-coney-island-hopes-rebound-sandy.html 2013-04-01T17:12:20Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1981590-nyc-aquarium-rebounds-rebuilds-sandy.html NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Aquarium has cherished its big-city setting by the sea for half a century. But the ocean that is the aquarium's lifeblood dealt it a shattering blow last fall. Superstorm Sandy's surge overran carefully calibrated tanks with oily, debris-filled water, knocked out even backup power to all the exhibits and made it impossible to ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:48:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1981590-nyc-aquarium-rebounds-rebuilds-sandy.html 2013-03-27T16:48:25Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1978298-mtvs-vmas-taking-road-trip-to-brooklyn-2013.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Video Music Awards are taking a road trip to Brooklyn. MTV's showcase awards show is traditionally held in Los Angeles or Manhattan. This year the show will be held Aug. 25 at the new Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets and the site of recent Rolling Stones and Jay-Z multi-night concerts. M... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:13:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1978298-mtvs-vmas-taking-road-trip-to-brooklyn-2013.html 2013-03-25T22:13:33Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1974142-police-4-people-shot-1-fatally-coney-island.html NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman who entered a Coney Island public housing development apartment and shot four people, killing one, is the subject of a manhunt, police said Friday. Police are searching for 29-year-old Joseph Brown, who they identified as a suspect. Authorities said it was unclear what prompted the shootings. The shooting victims weren't identifie... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:11:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1974142-police-4-people-shot-1-fatally-coney-island.html 2013-03-23T00:11:21Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1972030-yorkers-boldly-flout-law-to-pigs.html NEW YORK (AP) — Pigs have long gotten a bad rap. The four-legged ungulates are considered so messy and stinky that they're synonymous with slovenliness: Eat too much and you're pigging out. Forget to clean up and your house is a pig pen. And when is a pig happiest? That stigma is perhaps no greater than in New York City, where high-rises and apartments ar... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:35:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1972030-yorkers-boldly-flout-law-to-pigs.html 2013-03-22T13:35:44Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1972018-questions-linger-1990-murder-rabbi-nyc.html NEW YORK (AP) — One man's liberty could mean another's murder will never be solved. Relatives of David Ranta rejoiced in a Brooklyn courthouse Thursday as Ranta — convicted more than two decades ago in the cold-blooded slaying of a prominent rabbi — was released after prosecutors conceded their review of his murder case determined it was fatally flawed. B... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:51:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1972018-questions-linger-1990-murder-rabbi-nyc.html 2013-03-22T06:51:22Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1969230-judge-frees-man-convicted-killing-ny-rabbi.html NEW YORK (AP) — A man who spent more than two decades behind bars for the cold-blooded slaying of a Brooklyn rabbi was released Thursday into the arms of his weeping relatives after a reinvestigation by prosecutors cast serious doubt on evidence used to convict him. "Sir, you are free to go," a judge told a smiling, white-haired David Ranta moments after ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:43:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1969230-judge-frees-man-convicted-killing-ny-rabbi.html 2013-03-21T21:43:27Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1968138-nyc-prosecutors-vacate-conviction-rabbi-murder.html NEW YORK (AP) — A man put behind bars for the 1990 killing of a Brooklyn rabbi was on the verge of freedom Wednesday after prosecutors told a judge they support tossing out his conviction. David Ranta was to appear Thursday in state court, where a judge will rule on a defense motion to vacate his second-degree murder conviction. Based on its own re-invest... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:48:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1968138-nyc-prosecutors-vacate-conviction-rabbi-murder.html 2013-03-20T19:48:35Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1953836-mom-nyc-teen-shot-police-why-was-killed.html NEW YORK (AP) — Carol Gray, her head wrapped in a black scarf and her tearful eyes concealed by sunglasses, held up a photograph of her 16-year-old son, who was shot and killed by police. The picture revealed a grinning boy wearing a blue cap and gown, his arms wrapped around his mother. It was taken the day he graduated from middle school. "He was slaugh... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:23:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1953836-mom-nyc-teen-shot-police-why-was-killed.html 2013-03-15T01:23:52Z