Jul. 14, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The city will stop operations at a controversial concrete recycling facility in the Columbia Waterfront District next month and close the plant altogether by the end of the year, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Friday. Residents have been speaking out against the Department of Transportation-run plant since it…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil & Paul Frangipane Council Member Shahana Hanif declared victory Tuesday night at a jubilant watch party in Park Slope, thanking supporters at a popular watering hole as results rolled in showing her with a decisive lead in the Democratic primary for District 39. In a statement to…
May. 30, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Rideshare drivers, delivery workers, labor activists and local Democrats rallied May 28 in Kensington with City Council Member Shahana Hanif, who accused Uber of interfering in the June 24 Democratic primary. Campaign filings released May 28 show Uber has spent more than $129,000 on mail and digital ads…
Feb. 17, 2025 By Lauren Rapp The Tip Theft Prevention Act, introduced in the City Council last week, aims to protect food service workers from stolen tips and union-busting tactics. After Brooklyn food service workers noticed their paychecks were lower than expected, they realized tips left by customers paying with credit or debit cards…
Sep. 20, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A city-owned concrete facility is producing dust and noise in the Columbia Waterfront District, and local leaders say something needs to be done. Earlier this year, the Department of Transportation moved its concrete recycling facility from the South Brooklyn Army Terminal to a lot near the piers on…
Mar. 7, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
Spaced elbow to elbow in Hoyt Street’s City Life Church Monday night, Gowanus locals aired their concerns at a community meeting on a migrant shelter for 400 men slated to open in a former factory building on 3rd Street.
Oct. 12, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Kensington’s temporary open street on Beverley Road has officially been transformed into a permanent pedestrian plaza.
Oct. 10, 2023 By Augostina Mallous
A mosque that serves Kensington’s diverse community has taken a leap of faith, where prayers meet pavement and neighbors mingle without barriers.
Jul. 17, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Brooklynites kicked off Disability Pride Month with an educational, welcoming celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall on July 11.