Apr. 30, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Climate organizers, experts, and advocates gathered at Brooklyn Borough Hall on April 28 for a day of panels and presentations focused on the borough’s climate future. In the wake of the Trump administration’s rollback of climate regulations and cuts to climate grants, experts emphasized the importance of building…
Jan. 16, 2025 By Lauren Rapp El Puente is celebrating its 38th annual Three Kings Celebration with a youth-led play, “Planting a Seed,” bringing to the stage a cultural event centered around community, resilience, and connection. The show, which will be performed on Jan. 17 and 18, will highlight over 70 young performers including…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The city is ready to launch a three-year “microhub” delivery pilot meant to reduce truck traffic and pollution on local streets, and north Brooklyn will play a key part in the experiment. Officially approved on Tuesday, the program will establish up to 36 microhubs where truck drivers will…
Nov. 25, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Three years after the Gowanus rezoning was formally approved, its impacts are sweeping through the neighborhood. Construction is underway at dozens of sites across the neighborhood and some all-new buildings have already topped out and filled with tenants. But the rezoning included more than just new residential buildings.…
Feb. 20, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
Fossil fuel-emitting cruise ships would have to walk the plank and abandon New York City ports unless they plug into clean shore power for energy, should a bill in the City Council become law.
Jan. 25, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The city will invest $100 million in a new Climate Innovation Hub at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, Mayor Eric Adams announced during his State of the City address on Wednesday.
Oct. 5, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
New York City Council Member Lincoln Restler has introduced a new legislative package aimed to improve air quality for New Yorkers and notify them during air quality-related emergencies.
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.
Apr. 17, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
It’s been just over a year since the Meeker Avenue Plume in Greenpoint was added to the federal Superfund list, and the community is preparing to form a Community Advisory Group that will help guide federal and state officials as they plan and execute the eventual cleanup effort.
Mar. 17, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
A local nonprofit is helping to green-up Brooklyn by distributing hundreds of trees throughout the borough.