Man Steals $1,500 from Williamsburg Synagogue: NYPD

Jun. 20, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

Brooklyn artist Jonathan Blum is celebrating 60 years around the sun, and Arts Gowanus is marking the milestone with a retrospective exhibition showcasing 40 years of his vibrant, unique work.

Jun. 20, 2025 By Olivia Seaman

Craving a Frosty fix? Flatbush just got a fresh upgrade. 

Jun. 20, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith

In an unexpected move, two new historic districts have been proposed for the area south of Prospect Park, once part of the historic town of Flatbush. The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to calendar the proposed Beverley Square West and Ditmas Park West Historic Districts, a step that sets up forthcoming public hearings.

Jun. 20, 2025 By Brooklyn Paper

Coney Island is one of New York City’s most beloved neighborhoods, a longstanding symbol of its history and culture. 

Jun. 20, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen

The city’s parks department this week unveiled a new “mini forest” on a formerly little-used lot on the Williamsburg waterfront.

Jun. 19, 2025 By Olivia Seaman

Atlantic Terminal is turning 20, and it’s marking the milestone the Brooklyn way — outside, with programming for the community that helped shape it. The Downtown Brooklyn shopping center is launching a free, summer-long series of events called Terminal 20: Summer on Track, inviting neighbors and visitors to join the celebration now through September.

Jun. 19, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

School is almost out for summer, and while many New York City public school students are looking forward to a carefree break, for others who rely on free school breakfasts and lunches, it may also mark the hungriest time of year.

Jun. 19, 2025 By Jenny Seo

On a hot, sunny afternoon, Coney Island is packed with strollers, couples in locked hands and generations of families. But above the crash of waves and the roar of the Cyclone, a quieter story unfolds behind the counters of the boardwalk’s family-run shops and restaurants.

Jun. 19, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen

The people of South Williamsburg have, for decades, dealt with the long-term effects of  environmental abuses and climate change. 

Jun. 18, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

Brooklyn fashion enthusiasts, get your sketch pads and sewing machines ready: Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane of KidSuper are seeking five emerging designers to showcase their couture at a full-service fashion show during New York Fashion Week this fall at Brooklyn Borough Hall.