Zinerman Highlights Record Ahead Of Brooklyn Primary Election...

Brooklyn Events | Local NYC Politics

Zinerman highlighted her legislative accomplishments, community investments, and future priorities during a Bedford-Stuyvesant community discussion as Brooklyn voters prepare for the upcoming Democratic primary in the 56th Assembly District. The...

Free 2-K Applications Open for NYC Families Across First School Distri...

Charter School News

Free 2-K Applications are now available for eligible New York City families as the city launches its first round of publicly funded 2-K seats. The program represents a major expansion...

Zinerman Expands Brooklyn Community Sessions...

Brooklyn Events | Features

Zinerman is expanding community engagement efforts across Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights through a new series of neighborhood listening sessions designed to bring residents, small business owners, and local organizations together...

Yvette Clarke Pushes AMI Housing Reform...

Affordability Plans | Affordable Housing

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke is advancing new federal legislation aimed at reforming one of the most debated components of affordable housing policy: the Area Median Income (AMI) formula used to determine...

Brooklyn Housing Lottery Opens for 153 Apartments at New Gowanus Devel...

Affordable Housing | Development

BROOKLYN, NY — Applications are now being accepted for 153 affordable apartments at 325 Bond Street, a newly constructed residential development in Gowanus, with rents starting as low as $903...

Applications Open for 58 Affordable Apartments at New Brooklyn Develop...

Affordable Housing

Applications are now being accepted for 58 affordable apartments at 2683 Atlantic Avenue Apartments, a newly constructed residential development located at 2683 Atlantic Avenue near the intersection of Atlantic Avenue...

Bridge To Home Program Expands Into Brooklyn for Mental Health Support...

Development | Health Care

Bridge To Home Program is expanding into Brooklyn as NYC Health + Hospitals increases transitional housing and behavioral health services for unhoused New Yorkers living with serious mental illness. Officials...

Zinerman Pushes Aging Care Investment for New York Seniors...

Health care | Local NYC Politics

Zinerman pushes aging care investment initiatives across New York as part of Older Americans Month 2026, calling for expanded protections and funding for seniors. The proposal includes nearly $450 million...

5 Locations To See Free Summer Movies In Brooklyn...

Brooklyn | Brooklyn Events

Free Summer Movies are returning to Brooklyn parks this season as NYC Parks and the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment expand the city’s “Movies Under the Stars” program across...

Michelle DeSouza Expands Brooklyn Civil Court Campaign Outreach...

District Attorney | Endorsements

Michelle DeSouza is continuing community outreach across Brooklyn as her Kings County Civil Court campaign focuses on educating voters about the importance of local judicial elections and the role Civil...

Hook and Reel Launches Sunday Live Music Nights in Brooklyn...

Arts & Culture | Brooklyn

Hook and Reel is bringing live music, seafood, cocktails, and nightlife energy to Southeast Brooklyn with the launch of “Sunday Live at the Reel,” a new entertainment series debuting in...

NYCHA Marlboro Green Space Project Breaks Ground...

Affordable Housing | Brooklyn Events

NYCHA Marlboro Green Space redevelopment is moving forward in Gravesend as residents, housing leaders, and nonprofit partners launch a $500,000 project to transform underused public housing space into a greener...

Assemblywoman Jaime Williams Focuses On Affordability In Southeast Bro...

Affordability Plans | Affordable Housing

Assemblymember Jaime Williams says affordability and neighborhood stability remain her top priorities as political tensions and misinformation continue shaping local debates across Southeast Brooklyn. Williams is pushing back against what...

Jaime Williams Hosts Community Pet Adoption Event in Canarsie...

Arts & Culture | District Leader

Assemblywoman Jaime Williams is hosting a Brooklyn pet adoption event in Canarsie that aims to connect local residents with adoptable animals while offering access to pet care resources, free giveaways,...

Brooklyn Bridge Park Unveils Massive 2026 Waterfront Event Season...

Arts & Culture | Brooklyn Events

Brooklyn Bridge Park has unveiled its 2026 event season featuring months of free public programming along the Brooklyn waterfront, including outdoor movies, concerts, dance parties, kayaking, educational activities, fitness classes,...

Broken Planet Show Brings Interactive Chaos To Brooklyn Stage...

Arts & Culture | Brooklyn Events

Broken Planet Show is making its New York City premiere in Williamsburg as performer Callum Grant brings his interactive comedy-cabaret production to Brooklyn Comedy Collective for a one-night-only performance. The...

Brooklyn Rent Strike Highlights Growing Housing Conditions Crisis...

Affordable Housing | Homeowner News

Tenants at Homewood Gardens in East Flatbush have launched a rent strike over worsening housing conditions, including heat outages, leaks, pest infestations, and delayed repairs during the property’s bankruptcy proceedings....

Mamdani Pushes Major Bed-Stuy Affordable Housing Project...

Affordable Housing | Development

A long-discussed redevelopment effort in Bedford-Stuyvesant is moving back into focus as Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani officially launches a new public engagement process tied to the Fulton-Howard West project. The...

Ghost Cars Crackdown: Brooklyn Fake Plate Scheme Busted...

District Attorney | Local NYC Politics

A Brooklyn man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to running a multi-state fake license plate operation that authorities say helped fuel the rise of so-called “ghost cars” on New...

Brooklyn Bike Safety Plan Targets School Routes...

Brooklyn Events | Development

A major Brooklyn cycling corridor is set for a redesign after Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced new safety upgrades aimed at making it easier and safer for children to bike to...

Zinerman Unveils Deed Theft Eviction Protection Bill...

Affordable Housing | District Leader

Brooklyn lawmakers are escalating efforts to combat property fraud with new legislation aimed at stopping families from being removed from their homes while ownership disputes are still active in court....

Broadway Corridor Funding Secured for Brooklyn Upgrade...

Brooklyn Events | Development

Federal lawmakers have secured $1.85 million in new Broadway Corridor funding, and the investment will support long-awaited infrastructure upgrades across one of Brooklyn’s busiest transportation routes. House Democratic Leader Hakeem...

Brooklyn Affordability Plan Targets Housing Crisis in NYC...

Affordable Housing | Development

Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman has introduced the Brooklyn Affordability Plan to address rising rents, stagnant wages, and displacement in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. The proposal focuses on housing stability, higher incomes,...

Fusion East Brooklyn Free Live Music With Ronnie Roc...

Arts and Culture | Brooklyn

Fusion East is continuing its First Tuesdays Live Music Series in East New York, Brooklyn, with a free live performance by Ronnie Roc’s Afrazz Trio on May 5. The event...

Mamdani Meets Black Clergy Amid Diversity Criticism...

Affordable Housing | Brooklyn Events

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with Black clergy and elected officials in Brooklyn during a gathering of the African American Clergy and Elected Officials (AACEO), marking a key...

NYC 35K Home Plan Aims to Unlock Thousands of Small-Lot Units...

Affordable Housing | Development

New York City leaders are advancing a housing strategy that could unlock up to 35,000 new homes by developing underused small lots across the five boroughs. The proposal focuses on...

New Bus Lanes on Flatbush Avenue Aim to Cut Travel Time...

Development | Features

A major redesign of Flatbush Avenue is now underway in Brooklyn, introducing center-running bus lanes and safety upgrades aimed at improving transit for more than 132,000 daily riders. Led by...

Kiwami Omakase Brings Mother’s Day Waterfront Dining to DUMBO...

Brooklyn

The Kiwami Omakase Mother’s Day experience is set to elevate waterfront dining in DUMBO. It offers a limited-time celebration that blends high-end Japanese cuisine, curated music, and exclusive perks for...

Brooklyn Housing Lottery Opens 153 Units at 325 Bond St...

Affordable Housing | Brooklyn Events

A new Brooklyn Housing Lottery is now open at 325 Bond Street in Gowanus, offering 153 affordable apartments across multiple income levels. The lottery gives both low and middle income...

Stefani Zinerman Calls for Answers After Chaotic Brooklyn Eviction Arr...

Brooklyn Events | Features

Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman is calling for accountability following a controversial eviction incident in Bedford-Stuyvesant that led to arrests and heightened community concern. The event has reignited debate over NYPD conduct,...

NYC Deed Theft Prevention Office Targets Housing Scams...

Brooklyn Events | District Leader

New York City has launched a new Deed Theft Prevention Office aimed at protecting homeowners from fraudulent property schemes. The initiative introduces a coordinated, citywide strategy to prevent deed theft,...

Mamdani Unveils Major Grand Army Plaza Redesign Plan...

Local NYC Politics | Manhattan

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a sweeping proposal to redesign Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn, aiming to improve safety, simplify traffic flow, and reconnect the historic entrance to Prospect Park....

Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas Backs Brooklyn Judicial Slate...

Judicial

Brooklyn’s Civil Court races enter a pivotal stage as petitioning closes, with Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas backing a slate of candidates heading into ballot certification. Brooklyn’s upcoming judicial elections are moving...

NYC Racial Equity Plan Listening Sessions Begin in East New York...

Local NYC Politics

New York City is set to launch its Racial Equity Plan listening sessions in East New York, marking the first step in a citywide effort to gather community input on...

Brooklyn Bulldogs’ Aaron Siu, Tylar Pina Earn CUNYAC Honors...

College

The City University of New York Athletic Conference announced postseason awards Thursday, with Brooklyn College seniors Aaron Siu named Second Team All-Conference and Tylar Pina selected to the Sportsmanship Team....

Easter Store Closings 2026: What’s Open in NYC This Weekend...

Brunch

If you are planning a last-minute grocery run or quick retail stop, Easter store closings 2026 will shape how New Yorkers spend the holiday weekend. Across New York City, the...

Brooklyn Housing Resource Fair in Bed-Stuy Targets Rising Costs, Ziner...

Affordable Housing | Homeowner News

Brooklyn renters and homeowners will have a chance to connect with housing agencies, community organizations, and support services at the SD25 Renters & Homeowners Resource Fair on Saturday, April 4,...

NYC Fares Expansion Plan Could Make Subway Rides Free...

District Leader | Homeowner News

A swipe at the subway turnstile could soon cost nothing for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers under a sweeping fares expansion proposal now taking shape at City Hall. City...

New 2026 Polls Put NYC at Center of Fight for House Control...

District Leader | Local NYC Politics

New 2026 polls are beginning to sharpen the picture of what could become one of the most consequential congressional battles in recent years, and New York City is emerging as...

Brooklyn’s Kota the Friend Drops ‘Local Art Dealer’ Album Rooted...

Arts & Culture

According to information distributed through NYC Newswire, Brooklyn independent artist Kota the Friend has released his new 10-track project Local Art Dealer, Vol. 1, a genre-blending album that highlights collaboration, independence,...

LIU Sharks Capture NEC Title, Earn NCAA Tournament Date With Arizona...

College | M Basketball

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Long Island University is headed back to March Madness. The LIU Sharks claimed the Northeast Conference championship Tuesday night with a 79-70 win over No. 3 seed...

St. Joseph’s Brooklyn Men’s Volleyball Sweeps Yeshiva in Skyli...

College

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The St. Joseph’s University, New York (Brooklyn) men’s volleyball team delivered a straight-set victory over Yeshiva University on Tuesday night at The Hill Center, winning 3–0 (25–17,...

Fusion East Announces R&B Series Lineup in East New York...

Arts & Culture | Arts and Culture | Brooklyn

Fusion East Caribbean & Soul Restaurant in East New York, Brooklyn has revealed the upcoming lineup for the next four performances in its ongoing live music series. The restaurant continues...

East New York, Brooklyn Seniors Invited to Nikki Lucas’ 10th Ann...

Arts and Culture

Seniors in East New York, Brooklyn are invited to attend the 10th Annual Easter Hat Pageant and Luncheon hosted by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries on...

Mamdani Creates LGBTQIA Office in NYC: A Historic Move...

Endorsements | Local NYC Politics

New York City just hit a milestone in its political and cultural history as Mayor Zohran Mamdani creates LGBTQIA office a first of its kind in the city’s government and...

Goldman Introduces Bill to Protect SNAP Benefits from Theft...

Local NYC Politics

As announced on NYC Newswire, Dan Goldman has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening safeguards to protect SNAP benefits from theft. The bill comes amid rising concerns over electronic fraud targeting...

Mercedes Narcisse Endorses Anthony Vaughn, Christine Ortiz and Daniell...

Endorsements | Judicial

Brooklyn Council Member backs three judicial candidates found qualified by the Kings County Judicial Screening Committee According to details shared in a press release published on NYC Newswire, Brooklyn City...

Supreme Court Fight Leaves NYC’s Lone GOP District Intact...

District Attorney | Judicial

A legal battle over New York’s congressional boundaries has taken a major turn after the Supreme Court of the United States allowed a Republican challenge to move forward, leaving NYC’s...

Supreme Court Ruling Sets Up Goldman vs. Lander Primary in NYC’s 10t...

District Leader | Judicial

A recent action by the Supreme Court of the United States has cleared the way for a closely watched Democratic primary between Dan Goldman and Brad Lander in New York’s...

Brooklyn Feels Mamdani’s Encampment Reversal...

Brooklyn Events | News

Walking through neighborhoods in Brooklyn, it’s impossible to miss the growing presence of homeless encampments. From East NY to Bedford-Stuyvesant, tents line sidewalks near transit hubs and public parks, highlighting...

Brooklyn Curling Club: A Night on the Ice...

Brooklyn

On a cold evening in Brooklyn, the ice at the Brooklyn Curling Club is already busy. Stones slide down the sheet. Brooms move fast. Teammates shout directions across the rink....

Hochul Rent Freeze Expansion for Seniors And Disabled...

Governor

The Hochul Rent Freeze Expansion could offer critical relief to thousands of seniors and disabled New Yorkers struggling to keep up with rising housing costs. As rents continue climbing across...

Mamdani’s Encampment Reversal Sparks Debate...

Local NYC Politics | Mayor

Mamdani’s encampment reversal is now at the center of New York City’s political debate, after Mayor Zohran Mamdani signaled support for a more structured approach to homeless encampment removals. The...

Christine Ortiz Esq. Announces Run for Brooklyn Civil Court Judge 2026...

As Brooklyn voters prepare for the 2026 primary elections, in June, the race for open seats on the Brooklyn Civil Court has gained attention from legal professionals, community advocates, and...

In East New York, a $7 Meal Addresses Food Affordability One Plate at ...

Brooklyn

In East New York, where rising food costs continue to strain household budgets, one neighborhood restaurant is taking a modest but deliberate approach to food affordability. Fusion East, located at 1179...

PATHS HS Hosts Black History Month Show in East New York...

Arts & Culture | Arts and Culture

Performing Arts & Technology High School (PATHS) will once again spotlight student creativity and cultural expression with its annual Black History Month show, taking place Friday, February 27, 2026, at...

New Thomas Jefferson Field in East New York Showing Real Progress...

Development

After years of disrepair, the athletic fields at Thomas Jefferson High School in East New York are finally showing real progress, bringing renewed hope to students, families, and the youth...

Eric Blackwell Joins JIG Media As Its New Political Director...

Community News

Eric Blackwell, award-winning journalist and strategist, joins JIG Media as NYC Political Director to expand the firm’s communications reach. The Architect of Influence: Eric Blackwell Takes the Helm as JIG...

Super Bowl Watch Party Set for Fusion East in East New York...

Brooklyn

Football fans in East New York and surrounding areas will have a new go-to destination for Super Bowl Sunday this year, as Fusion East Restaurant & Bar hosts a Pre–Super...

Anthony Vaughn Jr. Running for Judge in Brooklyn’s 4th Municipal...

District Attorney | District Leader

Anthony Vaughn Jr., the first Black male President of the Brooklyn Bar Association, enters the race for Civil Court Judge in the 4th Municipal District.  The Bench is Calling: Can...

Civil War in Brooklyn? Dem Party Rescinds Hochul Endorsement...

District Leader

The Brooklyn Democratic Party has officially rescinded its endorsement of Governor Kathy Hochul following her selection of Adrienne Adams as a running mate. The Brooklyn Breakup: Democratic Party Rescinds Hochul...

10th Congressional District: Dan Goldman Has Challengers...

District Leader | Endorsements

New York City’s 10th Congressional District, commonly referred to as NYC 10th District, is heating up this 2026 election cycle. With incumbent Dan Goldman seeking re-election, several challengers are stepping...

Brooklyn’s Border Town: NYC’s Best Flour Tortillas?...

Brooklyn | Catering

Border Town in Greenpoint serves NYC’s best flour tortillas. Discover why foodies are raving about this must-visit Brooklyn Mexican spot. If you’re hunting for NYC’s best flour tortillas, your search...

NYC Freezing Weather: How the City Protects the Homeless Tonight...

health

As NYC freezing weather hits the city tonight, the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is on high alert. When temperatures drop to dangerous levels, New York City declares a Code...

Ben and Jerry’s Is Opening a Scoop Shop in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn...

Something sweet is headed to Myrtle Avenue. Ben & Jerry’s appears to be preparing a new Clinton Hill location at 431 Myrtle Ave., where a “Coming Soon” sign is already...

Hochul’s NYC Transit Plan: Game-Changer or Empty Promise?...

Features | Governor

Governor Kathy Hochul recently unveiled her latest NYC Transit Plan, promising a bold vision to reshape the city’s subway and commuter rail system. With millions of New Yorkers relying on...

150 New Units in Brownsville Rents Start at $560 With Amenities...

Affordable Housing | Development

Brownsville is adding new housing, new amenities, and new commercial activity with Glenmore Manor Apartments, a newly constructed 150-unit residential building that is now in the housing lottery. With starting...

Gov Hochul Designates Ottley, Ryba as Appellate Division Justices...

Governor

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the designation of Justice Lisa Ottley as an Additional Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Second Department and Justice Christina Ryba as...

NYC Grocery Prices Are Soaring – See How Much You’re Paying!...

BD Retail | Brooklyn

NYC grocery prices are rising fast! See how much New Yorkers are paying for everyday essentials and what stores offer the best deals. The Big Spike in NYC Grocery Prices...

Brianna Lindo Leads Medgar Evers’ Big Week Of CUNYAC Honors...

College | Features

In New York City college sports Medgar Evers College’s indoor track and field teams took home a major share of CUNYAC honors for the week of January 5 through January...

Brooklyn Mourns Rev. Clinton Miller of Brown Memorial...

Community News

Brooklyn is grieving the loss of Reverend Clinton Miller, the beloved pastor of Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Clinton Hill, whose passing has sparked a wave of tributes and condolences...

Kota the Friend 2026 Blue Note Residency With Live Band...

Arts & Culture

Kota the Friend is returning to Blue Note Jazz Club for a 2026 residency with his live band, following a December run that sparked fan demand and a steady buzz...

Former City Hall NYCHA Liaison Arrested After Indictment...

Community News

New York City’s public housing residents deserve a City Hall that serves the public, not personal interests. That’s the core issue raised by a newly unsealed federal indictment in the...

Rafael Espinal Appointed NYC Media And Entertainment Chief...

news

In a major move to strengthen the city’s creative economy, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that Rafael Espinal has been appointed as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment...

Live Comedy Comes to East New York Starting Wednesday, Feb. 11...

Arts and Culture | Brooklyn

photo: Buddy Love “Love To Laugh Wednesdays” launches a new weekly night out with Buddy Love hosting and a lineup featuring Natasha Face, Comedian TyAire, Dany Redwine, and Brooklyn Mike...

Top 21 NYC Food Trucks You Need to Try: Your 2026 Ultimate Guide...

Best Of NYC (lists) | Brooklyn

New York City’s streets are alive with flavors from around the world, and nothing captures that better than NYC food trucks. From late-night bites in Manhattan to hidden gems in...

La La Anthony Lists Clinton Hill Townhouse for $8.5M...

BD Real Estate

La La Anthony, actor, entrepreneur, and Carmelo Anthony’s ex-wife, is selling a headline-making slice of Clinton Hill. She has listed her Brooklyn townhouse for $8.5 million, after purchasing the property in 2023...

Williamsburg: 120 Affordable Units From $812 Now Available...

Affordable Housing | Development

New affordable apartments are coming online at 11 Gerry St. in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, with 120 income-restricted units available through NYC Housing Connect. The lottery includes one-,...

Funding Immigrant Legal Defense Is Urgent for New York...

Manhattan | News

Funding immigrant legal defense is urgent for New York as families face court without lawyers. Here’s why state action matters now. New York has long called itself a city of...

NYC Nurses Threaten Historic Strike: Hospitals Prepare for Impact...

Health Care

NYC Prepares as Nurses Threaten Historic Strike New York City hospitals are bracing for what could become a historic strike, as more than 16,700 nurses across seven private hospitals signal...

Tommy Bahama: NYC’s Trendy Power Lunch Spot for Professionals...

Arts & Culture | Brunch

New York City’s lunch scene is more than quick bites and dollar‑slice pizza. The power lunch, once thought to be fading is back, evolving with the city’s return to office...

NYC Crime Drops: Why Mayor Mamdani Is Facing Tough Questions...

Features

NYC Crime Is Down – But the Political Debate Is Heating Up New York City is seeing a historic drop in crime figures including shootings, murders, and overall major crime,...

Choice Market: Clinton Hill Hotspot for Kota the Friend...

Arts & Culture | Brooklyn

Why this Brooklyn café has become more than just a local favorite If you walk into Choice Market in Clinton Hill, you’ll feel it right away, this is the kind...

Mamdani Appoints Dina Levy to Lead NYC’s Housing Agency...

Affordable Housing

Mamdani Names Dina Levy to Lead NYC’s Housing Agency Amid Housing Crunch! Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making his mark on day one of office. He just appointed Dina Levy, a...

NYC Restaurants to Watch in 2026: The Must-Try Openings in the City...

Best Of NYC (lists) | Brooklyn

New York City’s dining scene is buzzing with excitement in 2026. From SoHo to Williamsburg to Long Island City, the city is set to welcome bakeries, coastal Indian cuisine, iconic...

LIU Sharks of Brooklyn Are Perfect In NEC With 74-55 Road Win...

College | Features

Long Island University kept its Northeast Conference start spotless on Sunday, going wire-to-wire in a 74-55 road victory over Chicago State. LIU Brooklyn (8-7, 2-0 NEC) built early momentum and...

NY Consumer Protection Laws: What NYC Shoppers Need in 2026...

news

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a major consumer protection package into law as part of the FY 2026 state budget, aimed at saving New Yorkers money, boosting transparency in...

Why Cafe LuLuc in Cobble Hill Has the Best Pancakes in Brooklyn...

Brooklyn | Brunch

If you’re wandering through Cobble Hill and craving something special for brunch, CAFÉ LuLuc is a spot you don’t want to miss. Famous for their fluffy, decadent pancakes, this Brooklyn...

Best Live Music in Brooklyn: Where Locals Love to Go...

Best Of NYC (lists) | Brooklyn

👉 The best music in New York isn’t always in Manhattan. A lot of it is right here in Brooklyn, tucked inside restaurants, jazz rooms, neighborhood bars, and venues that...

Fusion East Expanding To Glenmore Manor in Brownsville in 2026...

Catering

Fusion East, the East New York restaurant known for Caribbean and soul food, is preparing to open a second Brooklyn location, this time in Brownsville. Fusion East Brownsville is planned...

Sheepshead Bay Restaurant Terra Expands South Brooklyn’s Options...

BD Retail | Brooklyn

A Neighborhood Restaurant With Big-City Standards Terra is betting that Sheepshead Bay diners shouldn’t have to travel to Manhattan for a polished night out. The modern European restaurant was founded...

Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed...

Affordable Housing | Arts & Culture | Best Of NYC (lists)

New bruising on Donald Trump’s left hand is reviving questions about his health nearly one year after he became the oldest president to take the oath of office. Across a series of...

Deron Rippey Jr. Chooses Duke, Keeps Brooklyn’s PG Legacy Rollin...

Announcements

Brooklyn point guards are still the ones to watch — and Deron Rippey Jr. just gave the borough another headline moment. Rippey, a 6-foot-2 floor general from Fort Greene, Brooklyn, announced...

NYC Students Struggle With Basic Skills After Citywide Phone Ban...

The recent citywide ban on cellphones in NYC public schools is having an unexpected effect: some students are now struggling with basic skills that many adults take for granted. Teachers...

Starbucks Closing NYC Stores Amid Worker and Neighborhood Impact...

BD Retail | Brooklyn

For many New Yorkers, Starbucks isn’t just a coffee stop, it’s a part of their daily routine, a place to pause, connect, or get a quick boost before a busy...

Maimonides Merging With NYC Health + Hospitals: Safety-Net Shift...

Acquisitions & Partnerships | Governor

Maimonides Health is in talks to merge into New York City’s public hospital network, NYC Health + Hospitals, a move that would place one of Brooklyn’s most prominent independent systems...

#1 US PG Recruit Deron Rippey Jr of Brooklyn To Announce College...

Brooklyn Events

photo: Deron Rippey Jr., by @shotbydenny If you didn’t know, Fort Greene has another national basketball name in its midst. Deron Rippey Jr., a Brooklyn-native standout and the most highly...

Fort Greene: New Housing & School at Old Boys and Girls Club Site...

Affordable Housing

A new development proposal centered on 240 Nassau Street in Fort Greene would bring a mix of public and community uses — including a new public school, community center, cultural center, retail, and mixed-income housing — to a site long...

1,000 Affordable Apts in ENY at Broadway Junction Approved by NYC...

Affordable Housing | Development

East New York’s Broadway Junction is poised for major new development after the City Council approved the ULURP application for Totem’s Herkimer-Williams project, a proposal that would transform a privately...

NYC Nears $2B Investment to Strengthen Arts and Culture...

Arts & Culture

photo: Green-Wood Cemetery  New York City is approaching nearly $2 billion in combined expense and capital funding allocated through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) to support...

New Affordable Apts Open at 1451 Sutter Avenue in East New York...

Development | Development

A newly constructed affordable housing development is now accepting applications in East New York, offering Brooklyn residents a rare opportunity to secure a modern, rent-stabilized apartment. Located at 1451 Sutter Avenue,...

Mamdani Appointee Resigns After Old Antisemitic Posts Surface...

One of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s newly announced appointees resigned just one day into the role after old social media posts resurfaced containing antisemitic language. Catherine Almonte Da Costa, who had...

City Council Delivers $5.8 Million to Upgrade Wyckoff Heights NICU and...

Development | Health Care

A major investment in maternal and newborn health is coming to North Brooklyn as the New York City Council delivers $5.8 million to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center to renovate and modernize its...

Will Prayers Work? Giannis $14.1 Mil Brooklyn Property Purchase Might ...

Affordable Housing | BD Real Estate

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest move isn’t on the court, but it has Knicks fans buzzing just the same. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar has purchased an eight-story, 28-unit apartment building at 111 Clarkson...

Golden State Warriors Championship Coach Coming to Brooklyn to Lead Ne...

News | NYC Pro Sports

AP photo by Jeff Chiu The New York Liberty are bringing championship pedigree to Brooklyn, hiring four-time NBA Champion Chris DeMarco as the franchise’s next head coach, the team announced...

A New Face on Brooklyn’s Housing Court Bench...

Judicial | Local NYC Politics

The leadership of New York’s Unified Court System has named a new judge to one of the city’s most consequential courtrooms. Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas and First Deputy...

Coney Island Poised for $1 Billion Rebuild: Boardwalk, Housing, and Re...

Health & Wellness

Mayor Adams Commits to Reinvigorating the Iconic Shoreline NEW YORK — New York City is moving forward with a $1 billion redevelopment of the Coney Island shoreline, including reconstruction of...

Gospel Grooves & Grits Brings Sunday Gospel Brunch to BrooklynR...

Food & Drink

A spirited blend of music, community, and soulful cuisine is coming to East New York as Gospel Grooves & Grits launches a special Sunday Gospel Brunch at Fusion East Caribbean & Soul Food....

Waterways Are the New Highways in New York City...

BD Resources

New York City is turning back to its waterways to address one of the city’s biggest modern challenges: congested streets and emissions from freight delivery. The city’s Department of Transportation...