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May. 9, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

After serving Sunset Park’s senior residents for 51 years, the United Senior Center of Sunset Park (USC), located at 475 53rd St., is at risk of closing at the end of June due to a proposed rent hike of more than 70%.

May. 9, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon

City officials announced Monday that seven new public schools will soon open across New York City — including two in Brooklyn — expanding classroom space and boosting support for students with learning disabilities.

May. 9, 2025 By Cate Corcoran

Average and median home prices hit new highs in Brooklyn in the first quarter, even as inventory jumped, showing continued strong demand.

May. 8, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

The Old Stone House in Park Slope hosted an opening reception on May 2 for its latest site-specific contemporary art installation, “Things Fall Apart: Meena Hasan at the Old Stone House. ” The installation draws a connection between the Battle of Brooklyn and British colonization in India.

May. 8, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

Hundreds of Brooklyn high school students gathered at Brooklyn Borough Hall on May 2 for the first “Summit to Success,” where they learned about personal growth, mental well-being, and essential life skills, gaining tools to help them succeed.

May. 7, 2025 By Dean Moses & Robb Pozarycki

Brooklyn detectives are looking for the suspect who shot a man at a nail salon on Tuesday night. 

May. 7, 2025 By Max Parrott

The Kings County Supreme Court celebrated Law Day on May 2 in the Central Jury Room on the second floor of the Civil Term Courthouse.

May. 7, 2025 By Grace Bonilla, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, Council Member Alexa Avilés, and Council Member Oswald Feliz

At a time when efforts to erase identities from classrooms, library shelves, and our websites have become commonplace, we say no. Not in New York City.  

May. 7, 2025 By Regina Martinez

Bradley Gifford grew up in a food desert in Fort Greene, where cheap, convenient meals were the norm and healthy options were scarce.

May. 6, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen

Since the Walt Whitman Library closed for renovations in March, librarians have been keeping its services alive elsewhere, hosting computer classes at the Igersoll Community Center, book discussions at the Willoughby Older Adult Club, and welcoming regular visits from the Bookmobile.