Jan. 23, 2024 By Jada Camille
After a surge in COVID-19 cases around the holidays in Brooklyn, and across the Big Apple, the illness is beginning to trend downward thanks to the help of some committed first responders — including one healthcare professional who has been getting up close and personal with patients since the onset of the pandemic.
Jan. 16, 2024 By Barbara Russo
A Brooklyn public school is under fire after one of its teachers displayed a map showing Middle East geography that left out Israel, angering parents and other New Yorkers across the city, according to reports.
Jan. 11, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
A Brooklyn woman was charged in federal court with a five-count indictment of conspiring to illegally traffic 18 guns, and other illegal materials such as drugs, into the borough.
Jan. 1, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
With 2023 on the way out, we take our annual look back at the Brooklyn buildings and neighborhoods considered significant enough to merit designation by the Landmarks Preservation Commission during the year.
Nov. 21, 2023 By Jada Camille
Thanksgiving is just days away, but the holiday season is more difficult for some New Yorkers than others — and various Brooklyn elected officials and community organizations are teaming up to make sure no one goes hungry this season. Here are a list of community giveaways and free holiday dinners this week.
Nov. 9, 2023 By Adam Daly
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Brooklynite Ramon Reyes to the position of U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of New York, elevating him from his position as federal magistrate judge on the same court.
Nov. 6, 2023 By Jada Camille & Augostina Mallous
With Election Day upon us Nov. 7, two southern Brooklyn pols draw closer to victory or defeat in one of this year’s most eventful and talked-about City Council races.
Oct. 13, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
This Friday the 13th is a little extra spooky, with Halloween right around the corner and festive activities already in full swing all around the borough. Here are eight Halloween-themed events taking place in Brooklyn this month!
Sep. 21, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
New York City’s Department of Sanitation is set to roll out curbside compost pick-up to all households in all five boroughs over the next 15 months, and they’re starting right here in Brooklyn.
Aug. 4, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A five-borough series of block parties celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop will kick off in Brooklyn on Saturday, Aug. 5.