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Brooklyn diocese launches 'hipster' Jesus ad campaign - claims Christ was 'The original hipster' (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:37:59 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn has unveiled a new ad campaign which describes Jesus as the “original hipster” in a bid to attract new parishioners.

Busty St. Patrick’s Day mural sparks controversy in Brooklyn - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:20:13 PST

By: KERRY O’SHEA

A St. Patrick’s Day mural featuring a busty female saying “You’re the man” to a leprechaun on a Brooklyn dry cleaners shop window has some locals slamming the imagery as demeaning and offensive.

Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes accused of tampering with evidence - innocent man convicted for murder (IrishCentral)

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:51:05 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

Brooklyn's legendary Irish American DA Charles Hynes has found himself accused of tampering with evidence that wrongly convicted an innocent man this week.

New York Irish History Roundtable to host walking tour in Brooklyn heights (IrishCentral)

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 04:48:57 PST

By: JANE WALSH

The New York Irish History Roundtable is hosting a free walking tour of Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill this coming Saturday, December 1.

Russell Crowe, Colin Farrell’s movie causing chaos in Sandy wrecked Brooklyn neighborhood (IrishCentral)

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:47:57 PST

By: MICHELLE K. SMITH

Russell Crowe and Colin Farrell’s recent movie isn’t gaining fans too quickly.

Almost two weeks on IrishCentral takes a look at Sandy ravaged Redhook in Brooklyn – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 04:20:10 PST

By: DARREN REDMOND

Over ten days since Sandy hit the east coast and claimed the lives of at least 120 people, residents in many parts of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey are still without power and heat.

Public protest over Irish political prisoners to take place in Brooklyn (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:10:56 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

A public protest over the imprisonment of Republican political prisoners, Martin Corey, Gerry McGeough and Marian Price, is to take place this coming Sunday in Brooklyn.

Apostolate Notes - Take up your cross, special Brooklyn mass, Holy Ghost dance, and the GAA All-Ireland finals (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:32:22 PDT

Special Mass to be said in BrooklynBy Fr Brendan Duggan Take up your crossIn yesterday's Gospel (24th Sunday in ordinary time) we deal with the theme of being a Disciple of Jesus: "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself take up his cross and follow me" (Matt 8:34) The statement is radical, but then perhaps we have heard it so often that it now makes little impression on us at all READ MORE

New York GAA: Jeff Farrell’s firepower enough for Westmeath, Brooklyn’s in the winning House, Burke the Donegal Star, Horan leads in One Direction (IrishCentral)

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:34:15 PDT

By: EUGENE KYNE

Junior Quarter Final
Jeff Farrell’s firepower enough for Westmeath

Brooklyn Butcher Levi Aron sentenced to 40 years in prison for murdering Leiby Kletzky - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:53:44 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Levi Aron, having pled guilty to the kidnapping, murder, and dismemberment of eight-year-old Leiby Kletzky, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Irish American Christine Quinn named as grand marshall for Brooklyn West Indian Day Parade (IrishCentral)

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:35:38 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Proudly Irish American, New York City Council speaker, Christine Quinn has been named as one of the grand marshals of the Brooklyn West Indian Day Parade.

Levi Aron to get over 40 years in prison for brutal murder of 8 year old Leiby Kletzky in Brooklyn (IrishCentral)

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 03:21:08 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Indicted last summer by King’s County District Attorney Charles Hynes, Levi Aron is expected to plead guilty to the murder of Leiby Kletzky last summer and face 40 years to life in prison with no chance of parole.

So much for Brooklyn - Dublin tops charts for world’s top hipster cities (IrishCentral)

Thu, 17 May 2012 05:40:15 PDT

By: BERNIE MALONE

Dublin city, along with Oslo and Atlanta, have been ranked as the world’s top hipster cities, based on music choice.

Rooney Mara to star in adaptation of Colm Toibin's novel "Brooklyn" (IrishCentral)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:49:56 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Irish American actress Rooney Mara has been tipped to play the lead role in the film adaptation of ‘Brooklyn,' the award winning novel by Irish author Colm Toibin.

NY1 anchor Pat Kiernan goes hipster-chic, buys $2 million townhouse in Brooklyn (IrishCentral)

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:30:13 PDT

Pat Kiernan's new home in Williamsburg (Photo: Real Deal)Pat Kiernan, morning anchor for NY1, recently purchased a brownstone in Williamsburg, Brooklyn for a record setting price At $202 million, Kiernan’s new homestead is thought to be the most expensive purchase ever in the neighborhoodThe New York Daily News reports on Kiernan’s move to hipster hot spot Williamsburg READ MORE

Four NYPD cops shot in Brooklyn - Ray Kelly and Mayor Bloomberg speak out - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:58:55 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

A shootout in Brooklyn over the weekend that injured four on-duty police officers prompted a press conference from Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly. The two are equally distraught about the rising violence towards police officers.

Brooklyn DA promises no plea deals for killer of NYPD’s Peter Figoski (IrishCentral)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:12 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes is determined to see justice for hero cop Peter Figoski, who's shooting death has led to the arrest of five suspects who will soon stand trial for murder.

Dialed down St. Patrick's Day (IrishCentral)

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:00:20 PDT

Dear readers, I've been sorely remiss in blog posts, but rest assured that Irish themes are never far from my brain and my life I've started a full time job as a reporter in Manhattan, and last week my reporting duties took me to the American Irish Historical Society on 5th Avenue on the Upper East Side The society is housed in a strikingly beautiful Beaux-Arts style townhouse, meticulously restored and grandly appointed with such trappings as 18th century Irish-crafted tables and treasures like the original flag that flew over the General Post Office during Easter Rising in 1916As I sat on an antique chair in front of a modernist styled maple coffee table chatting with the Executive Director, it occurred to me how easy it is to take Irish heritage for granted READ MORE

Brooklyn Studio Lab brings cult classic Edward Scissorhands to the stage (IrishCentral)

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:00:08 PDT

Growing up in the nineties, I loved Tim Burton and I loved Johnny Depp and I absolutely loved when the two came together to personify the ultimate goth-chic aesthetic I can't tell you how many times I've watched Edward Scissorhands, only that I had a copy of the VHS long before I bought the DVD It's a fantastic movie, surreal and satirical and truly beautiful as a modern fable When I heard that the Brooklyn Studio Lab was bringing the classic to the stage, I was skeptical, to say the least, but also intrigued READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day parades still not over! (IrishCentral)

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:15:23 PDT

Just when you thought that St Patrick's Day had ended, Brooklyn proves you wrong! I went to the Brooklyn parade in Park Slope today, which is smaller but just as serious an affair as the giant Manhattan parade Many families were celebrating, and though there was drinking, it seemed relatively controlled In other words, no green puke READ MORE