Jul. 17, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The former head of the Borough Park Shomrim is facing up to 17 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a minor.
Former leader of Borough Park Shomrim pleads guilty to sexually abusing minor
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Assault suspect arrested after nearly 12-hour search in Sheepshead Bay: Cops
Jul. 13, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer & Lloyd Mitchell
Cops arrested an alleged assailant after several hours of searching on Wednesday.
Reynoso shares public feedback with Coney Island casino team, hopes they will ‘be a good neighbor’
Jul. 12, 2023 By Jada Camille
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has shared all the public comments he received at a pair of March public forums regarding the proposed Coney Island casino.
Affordable housing lottery opens for Fort Greene apartments near Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Jul. 11, 2023 By Anna-Bradley Smith An affordable housing lottery has opened for studio and one and two-bedroom apartments in a forthcoming mixed-income development on Vanderbilt Avenue a few blocks northeast of Fort Greene Park. One block south of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the property runs along Park Avenue, home to the elevated Brooklyn-Queens Expressway….
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Final phase of Coney Island development project to bring 464 units of affordable housing to Surf Avenue
Jul. 10, 2023 By Jada Camille
The final phase of a three-part development project in Coney Island is set to bring more than 400 affordable housing units to Surf Avenue.
Local educators, parents in dismay after city slashes crossing guard budget
Jul. 7, 2023 By Megan McGibney
When it was announced just over a month ago, that Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD would be cutting almost 500 of the city’s school crossing guard positions, the reaction among some of Brooklyn’s school communities was one of dismay and concern.
Empire State Bank welcomes new banking manager in Bay Ridge location
Jul. 6, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Empire State Bank, one of New York’s vital financial institutions, has hired a new banking center manager for their Bay Ridge location.
School’s out: City Parks Foundation offers free summer sports programs in parks across Brooklyn
Jul. 5, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
In the summer, parks come to life.
Ice-cream twist: Shuttered Ample Hills Creamery set to reopen, Prospect Heights location to open Wednesday
June 19, 2023 By Michael Dorgan Ample Hills Creamery, the popular ice cream purveyor, is set to reopen under its original owners in what is the latest twist in the brand’s storied history. The husband-and-wife duo of Brian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna have announced that they have acquired the company — known for churning out… Read more »
Brooklyn to celebrate Juneteenth with festivals, workshops, and more this weekend
Jun. 14, 2023 By Jada Camille
Local businesses and organizations will celebrate Juneteenth this weekend with workshops, live musical performances, festivals, and more.