NYPD: Man Steals Bank Card From Williamsburg Car, Uses it at ATM

Jun. 12, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

Dimple Willabus, a first-generation Guyanese-American and longtime civic leader, is challenging the incumbent, running on a platform focused on education reform, economic revitalization and community-first leadership.

Jun. 12, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

With just weeks to go until New York City’s June 27 primary — and early voting set for June 14 through June 22 — the race for City Council District 48 is drawing increased attention, as two Republican incumbents face off in one of the city’s most closely watched intra-party matchups.

Jun. 12, 2025 By Olivia Seaman

Two New York City Council members have introduced legislation to restore ferry service between Staten Island and Brooklyn.

Jun. 12, 2025 By Dean Moses

At least eight NYPD vehicles parked at a Bushwick lot went up in flames early Thursday morning in a suspected act of arson, police reported.

Jun. 11, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

Everyone loves a comeback story — and Sunny’s Bar, at 253 Conover St. in Red Hook, might be the ultimate example.

Jun. 11, 2025 By Olivia Seaman

Brooklyn’s culinary crown just got a fresh polish. Twenty-one of the borough’s most beloved eateries were named to the New York Times’ “100 Best Restaurants in New York City 2025” list this week. 

Jun. 11, 2025 By Mike Racioppo

New Yorkers are hearing a lot about something that sounds like democracy. Glossy mailers are landing in mailboxes. Overheated tweets are flying. Maybe there’s even a debate or two. Candidates are declaring that the future is on the line. But for all the noise, it’s worth asking: if only a fraction of us can vote — and fewer actually do — is it really democracy we’re practicing, or just the ritual performance of it?

Jun. 11, 2025 By Brennan LaBrie

Elizabeth Leacock’s son Xaire, 12, has always been drawn to the water. But when he almost drowned at age six, Leacock knew he needed swim lessons. 

Jun. 11, 2025 By Max Levine Murray

The race for City Council District 41 – encompassing Bedford-Stuyvesant, Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East Flatbush and Crown Heights – is shaping up as one of the city’s most crowded and competitive contests in the upcoming primary election. 

Jun. 11, 2025 By Jada Camille

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is rolling out a series of community-focused events at the Brooklyn Army Terminal this summer, aiming to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity through music, dance, film and heritage programming.