Jul. 1, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Brooklyn has claimed the top spot as the best large U.S. city for biking — and it’s no accident. According to this year’s PeopleForBikes national city ratings, the borough’s safe, connected and low-stress bike network sets it apart. “Brooklyn has an awesome bike network that allows people to…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil & Kirstyn Brendlen Council Member Inna Vernikov has declared victory in the hotly-contested Republican primary for City Council District 48, as unofficial election night results showed her holding a strong lead over challenger and former Council Member Ari Kagan. “Look, this is not for me. This is…
Jun. 13, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The New York City Primary Election is less than two weeks away, and with early voting starting on June 14, now is the time to learn about who’s running in your local City Council race. Two Democrats are competing in the primary for Council District 33, which includes…
May. 21, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn lawmakers rallied alongside community members and homeowners on the steps of City Hall on May 20, calling on the City Council to allocate $5 million of next year’s budget toward fighting deed theft and supporting victims of the crime. Black and Brown homeowners in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods…
May. 12, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann NAMING THE LOST Memorials (NTLM), along with City Lore, Great Small Works, Mano A Mano, and The Green-Wood Cemetery, held their fifth COVID-19 public art memorial activation and dedication ceremony on Thursday, May 8, at Green-Wood Cemetery in Greenwood Heights. NTLM — a small team of artists, activists…
Apr. 16, 2025 By Gabriele Holterman With President Donald Trump’s extreme political actions escalating, New York City Comptroller and Democratic mayoral candidate Brad Lander addressed the concerns of New Yorkers at a town hall at the First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn Heights on April 15. Lander applauded the few hundred concerned citizens who…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The City Council approved a legislative package Wednesday afternoon to reduce the number of scaffolding structures on New York City streets. The package of five bills takes aim at the temporary steel and wooden scaffolding structures – known as scaffolding sheds – that line and darken thousands of…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Mark Treyger and Vijah Ramjattan On March 14, the Jewish holiday of Purim and the Hindu festival of Holi will converge in a kaleidoscope of joy and revelry. As two of New York’s most vibrant communities prepare to celebrate on the same day, we’re reminded that our city’s greatest strength…
Feb. 26, 2025 By Susan De Vries Share your passion for your neighborhood with other New Yorkers by volunteering to lead a tour for Jane’s Walk 2025. Enthusiastic locals can now submit tour plans for the May event, which features free walking tours in all five boroughs. Hosted by the Municipal Art Society (MAS)…
Jan. 13, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Citi Bike rate increases went into effect this week, costing commuters and casual riders a little extra each time they undock. Lyft, the parent company of the Citi Bike program, announced that starting the second week of January, non-member rides on e-bikes will increase from 36 cents per…