Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Featured News

Video: Kings County Tennis League Celebrates 10 Years of Giving Brooklyn Kids a Shot at Tennis

Video: Kings County Tennis League Celebrates 10 Years of Giving Brooklyn Kids a Shot at Tennis

The organization is holding a virtual benefit and celebration this Thursday to mark its ten year anniversary

Brooklyn Nets to Wear Retro, Tie-Dye Uniform for Upcoming NBA Season

Team appeals to New Jersey pride in a Kyrie Irving promotional video for the new fit
The Week in COVID-19 (10/16/20): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The Week in COVID-19 (10/16/20): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Brooklyn sees protests over new restrictions in virus hotspots, the latest presidential debate is canceled, deaths climb over 218,000 nationwide and drug company Pfizer announced it won’t seek authorization for vaccine until after the election…
Don’t Miss These Key Dates for This Year's General Election!

Don’t Miss These Key Dates for This Year's General Election!

The 2020 general election is getting closer by the day, here are the key dates to follow to make sure your vote makes it in on time.
Young Brownsville Chess Champ Wins $40K College Scholarship Award

Young Brownsville Chess Champ Wins $40K College Scholarship Award

Jessica Hyatt, 15, hopes to become the first African American female chess master
City Council Votes to Make Outdoor Dining a Permanent Fixture in NYC

City Council Votes to Make Outdoor Dining a Permanent Fixture in NYC

The council overwhelming voted to extend the current program through September 2021 and to then replace it with a permanent program
Brooklyn Hi-Art! Machine Launches New Installation at Prospect Park

Brooklyn Hi-Art! Machine Launches New Installation at Prospect Park

The art installation is inspired by the duo's work to strengthen Brooklyn communities and fight gentrification
Two Brooklyn Residents Win $200,000 Each for Their Visions to Make NYC a Better Place

Two Brooklyn Residents Win $200,000 Each for Their Visions to Make NYC a Better Place

The inaugural David Prize was awarded to five New Yorkers who have creative plans to tackle some of the city’s most pressing challenges
Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant To Showcase Architectural Gems This Weekend

Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant To Showcase Architectural Gems This Weekend

The organization has moved its 42nd annual house tour and scholarship fundraiser online to keep supporting the youth of Brooklyn
279,700 Extra Deaths in the US So Far in This Pandemic Year

279,700 Extra Deaths in the US So Far in This Pandemic Year

The magnitude of the excess deaths in 2020 makes clear that COVID-19 is much worse than influenza, even when compared to a bad flu year like 2017-18.