Dec. 13, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Citi Bike is set to expand significantly in fall 2025, bringing bike-share access to underserved Brooklyn neighborhoods, including Bay Ridge, Brownsville, East New York and Kensington. The expansion will add more than 250 new stations and 2,900 bikes citywide, half of which will be electric, increasing access…
Nov. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Republican challenger Steve Chan was poised to unseat Democratic incumbent Iwen Chu in state Senate District 17 on Tuesday night, earning more than 29,000 votes to Chu’s approximately 23,500, with 98% of votes counted. A retired U.S. Marine and New York City Police Department Sergeant, Chan moved to Bay…
Oct. 21, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Arthur de Gaeta The home economics club at Brooklyn Dreams Charter school in Kensington threw its first fundraiser over the weekend, combining the skills kids are already learning with some they hope to pick up this year with “Muffins & Mufflers.” Dozens of vintage car owners came…
Jul. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The city is testing out a new form of green infrastructure to help prevent flooding in Brooklyn: porous pavement.
Feb. 7, 2024 By Khushali Haji
After an Indian buffet, warm chai and a vent about the difficulty of finding space for jamming sessions, 18 Jewish and Muslim musicians in Kensington opened up their instrument cases.
Jan. 9, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick
Cops are looking for the two-wheeled assailants they say swiped a woman’s pocketbook in Kensington on New Year’s Day.
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.
Oct. 10, 2023 Lloyd Mitchell & Adam Daly
Two firefighters were injured while battling a two-alarm fire at a 24-hour car wash in Kensington early Tuesday morning.
Aug. 28, 2023 By Adam Daly
A 67-year-old who was hospitalized after being thrown from his e-scooter has died of his injuries, police confirmed Monday.