Mar. 11, 2024 By Oscar Fock
In 40 degree weather and drizzling rain, a crowd gathered in Crown Heights on Saturday, March 9, in support of the tenants of 285 Eastern Parkway, who are currently facing the risk of eviction.
Mar. 8, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
On a rainy March afternoon, the tenants of 135 Kent Ave. in Williamsburg set up a tarp and a table outside their small apartment building. With baked goods and fresh chai, they were thanking their neighbors for their support and celebrating a victory.
Feb. 29, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper February might be the shortest month of the year (even on a Leap Year), but what it lacked in days it more than made up for in news. Over the past month, Brooklynites have rallied for their rights and much-needed local infrastructure, celebrated the culture of Kings County, and…
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Feb. 29, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
In just one weekend, supporters of beloved dog café Boris & Horton banded together to help keep its doors open — raising a whopping $250,000 to do so.
Feb. 27, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A cyclist was run over and killed in Williamsburg on Tuesday morning, just a block from the scene of another fatal crash less than 12 hours earlier.
Feb. 27, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
One man was killed and two others were injured after a vehicle crashed into an MTA bus in Williamsburg on Monday night, police said.
Feb. 23, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
It’s been a ruff few weeks for beloved dog café Boris & Horton, but in the face of imminent closure, locals are banding together to help keep the shop’s doors open.
Feb. 21, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
Boris & Horton is bidding farewell.
Feb. 19, 2024 By Dean Moses
A Williamsburg bouncer who was stabbed to death while at work last week was trying to aid a female colleague when he was murdered, authorities said.
Feb. 13, 2024 By Ximena Del Cerro
Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Steve Carell and Mike Myers are just a few of the names on the alumni list of comedy powerhouse The Second City. On its 65th anniversary on Feb. 12, the iconic Chicago performance club announced a “second-coming” in New York City with the opening of its newest location in Williamsburg.