Jul. 21, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Energy justice advocates and local representatives celebrated the installation of New York City’s first community-led and cooperatively owned solar project, Sunset Park Solar, at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park on July 20. Located on the roof of Building B at BAT, the 725-kilowatt solar array will…
Jun. 30, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Usually, the third time is the charm. However, hours before the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force was set to vote on the future of the ambitious 122-acre redevelopment project along the borough’s western waterfront on June 27, the vote was postponed once again. In a statement, state Sen.…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Jada Camille The New York City Economic Development Corporation is rolling out a series of community-focused events at the Brooklyn Army Terminal this summer, aiming to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity through music, dance, film and heritage programming. The events will run from June through September. Highlights include the return…
Jun. 9, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann On June 4, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso hosted a one-on-one informational session with the New York City Economic Development Corporation at Borough Hall, addressing community concerns about the Brooklyn Marine Terminal — a 122-acre project along the borough’s waterfront, stretching from Pier 7 at Atlantic Avenue to…
Apr. 4, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon With the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) about to undergo a massive transformation, transit advocates and community groups are urging the city not to forget about addressing the area’s transportation needs. The Riders Alliance, a local transit advocacy group, penned a letter on Wednesday to leadership at the NYC Economic Development Corporation…
Mar. 26, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon A “harbor of the future” is on its way to Brooklyn, as a city economic group announced on Wednesday a slew of repairs and upgrades for the historic waterfront Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Sunset Park. As part of its effort to build a modern maritime port, the New…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Adam Daly Some Sunset Park residents and businesses will soon benefit from the launch of Sunset Park Solar, the community-led initiative that will see the installation of solar panels at the Brooklyn Army Terminal to bring clean, affordable energy to the neighborhood. The project, a collaboration between the New York…
Feb. 28, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday unveiled a new plan aimed at ensuring New York City’s position as a leader in the newly-emerging environmentally-conscious economy.
Mar. 8, 2023 By Jada Camille
The city’s newest, faster ferry route From Bay Ridge to Wall Street debuted on Wednesday morning with much fanfare and special passengers including Mayor Eric Adams and Council Member Justin Brannan.
Feb. 24, 2023 By Jada Camille
Sea-faring Brooklynites will soon have a new transit option for their morning commute to Manhattan, as the city’s Economic Development Corporation is launching an express southern Brooklyn ferry route along the waterfront from Bay Ridge to Wall Street.