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Brooklyn Community Board Members Lament Decision on Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Plan

Brooklyn Community Board Members Lament Decision on Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Plan

After the City Council approved the Atlantic Avenue rezoning in late May, many welcomed the new housing and infrastructure — but in hindsight, some community board members say they feel the process was rushed, as a deeply affordable housing component was left out of the final plan.
NYC Does Not Need The Military to Help Control Protests, Mayor Says

NYC Does Not Need The Military to Help Control Protests, Mayor Says

"...if there's ever a need to go beyond the manpower that we have, there's other ways you do it before you have to come with the look of a military operation,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said during his regular weekly press briefing on Tuesday.
A Brooklyn Elementary School Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

A Brooklyn Elementary School Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

Hundreds of school staff, students and alumni were in celebratory mode as Gravesend's P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini marked its 100th anniversary on Friday.
Brooklyn Author Spins 90s NYC Magic Into Page-Turning Thriller

Brooklyn Author Spins 90s NYC Magic Into Page-Turning Thriller

Brooklyn author Alex R. Johnson’s debut novel "Brooklyn Motto" is a detective thriller noir filled with nostalgia for 90s New York.
Inclusive Early Childhood Education Center Arrives in Brooklyn

Inclusive Early Childhood Education Center Arrives in Brooklyn

P.S. 6, a Flatbush elementary school, will gain a new annex that will serve students with autism and other disabilities this fall.
Borough President Spars With City Officials Over Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Borough President Spars With City Officials Over Brooklyn Marine Terminal

Antonio Reynoso accused officials from the city Economic Development Corporation of using scare tactics to get the Broolyn Marine Taskforce to agree to their plans at a contentious town hall on Wednesday.
Brooklyn Pitches Ideas For Progress

Brooklyn Pitches Ideas For Progress

Brooklyn Org and the Center for an Urban Future on Tuesday hosted a policy symposium where leaders from across the borough pitched ideas on how to make the borough more equitable.
Despite Promises of Housing, Hoops and Jobs, State Has Given up on Affordable Units in Prospect Heights, Critics Say

Despite Promises of Housing, Hoops and Jobs, State Has Given up on Affordable Units in Prospect Heights, Critics Say

Brooklyn leaders and officials on Tuesday blasted the state for not holding Pacific Park’s developer accountable for missing its affordable housing deadline and hinted at a lawsuit to enforce $1.75 million in monthly penalties.
Crime Dips, But Teen Offenses Still a Concern in NYC

Crime Dips, But Teen Offenses Still a Concern in NYC

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday welcomed the recent drop in crime, while NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch warned that crime committed by children continues to be a serious concern.
Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy Mourns The Closing of a Community Hotspot

Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy Mourns The Closing of a Community Hotspot

Bed-Vyne Brew, a beloved Bed-Stuy bar, closed on Saturday after 12 years in business. Long-time patrons lamented the disappearance of a Black-owned business and community hub.