Man Squatting in Empty Williamsburg Building Dead from Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Jul. 30, 2025 By Dean Moses

A man was struck and killed by a train after an argument at the Prospect Park subway station early on Wednesday morning. 

Jul. 30, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen

The Board of Elections certified the results of the District 47 Republican primary election on Tuesday as some of its own employees allegedly came under fire for voter fraud. 

Jul. 30, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

A fast-moving storm that tore through Marine Park on July 25 did more than just knock down trees — it sparked growing fears among residents that aging, damaged street trees could pose a serious threat to their safety and property.

Jul. 30, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

Building on the success of the inaugural $50,000 Community Baby Shower Fund, which served hundreds of new and expecting parents in Brooklyn, Borough President Antonio Reynoso on July 28 announced that applications are now open for the second annual fund.

Jul. 29, 2025 By Arthur de Gaeta

The second installment of Bay Ridge’s Summer Stroll on Third brought life and energy to the southern stretch of the avenue Friday night, as neighbors and visitors gathered for an evening of open-air dining, sidewalk shopping and family-friendly fun.

Jul. 29, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

Since last year, a group of protesters known as Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard has gathered outside the shipyard nearly every week, calling on its board of directors to evict two tenants the group says provide military equipment to Israel for its ongoing offensive in Gaza — a claim the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation firmly denies.

Jul. 29, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith

A wine and liquor store focused on smaller producers and artisanal production methods, including natural and organic wines, is coming into a long-empty spot next to Bed Stuy Fish Fry and across from Saratoga Park. Earth People Wine and Spirits is set to open in mid-August at 801 Halsey St. at the corner of Howard Avenue, according to owners Nadeen Nakib and Marc Haskin.

Jul. 29, 2025 By Tara Lustberg

Finding family-friendly housing in NYC can be a challenge, especially with the average rent of a two-bedroom apartment in NYC averaging over $5,400 per month, according to apartments.com. According to reports, this is significantly higher (148%) than the national average and has increased by 7% since December 2023. But some properties offer thoughtful amenities for families, making city living seem more manageable.

Jul. 28, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen

The Adams administration will be allowed to remove part of the Bedford Avenue bike lane as a legal battle about the lane’s long-term future continues.

Jul. 28, 2025 By Robert Pozarycki

Police in Bushwick are questioning a suspect in an early-morning shooting that left a man seriously wounded on Monday.