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Classic R&B Albums Get a Live Spin at Brooklyn’s Newest Listening Party

Classic R&B Albums Get a Live Spin at Brooklyn’s Newest Listening Party

Lenny J, a former musician and party promoter, kicked off a new monthly listening party that honors historic Black R&B albums played by a live band.
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Literature, Lattes And Liberation: Brooklyn’s New Hangout for Black Femme Women

Literature, Lattes And Liberation: Brooklyn’s New Hangout for Black Femme Women

Gladys Books & Wine in Bed-Stuy is a bookstore, cafe and wine bar operated by a Black woman who's giving thanks to her grandmother.
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Glee And Grief in Brooklyn After Coney Island Casino Plan is Rejected

Glee And Grief in Brooklyn After Coney Island Casino Plan is Rejected

A key advisory committee on Monday voted against bringing a casino to Coney Island.
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Brooklynites Take to The Streets to Defend Immigrant Neighbors

Brooklynites Take to The Streets to Defend Immigrant Neighbors

In a "Stand Against ICE" march in Sunset Park, hundreds of Brooklyn residents condemned the federal immigration raids that continue across the county.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Ends His Reelection Bid

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Ends His Reelection Bid

In a video announcement, the mayor on Sunday said he was dropping out of the mayoral race.
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This New Brooklyn Book Store Will Haunt You

This New Brooklyn Book Store Will Haunt You

The Twisted Spine in Williamsburg offers books, drinks and pastries, all with a spooky theme.
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Amazon to Pay $2.5B to Settle Allegations it Tricked Customers to Enroll in Prime

Amazon to Pay $2.5B to Settle Allegations it Tricked Customers to Enroll in Prime

The Federal Trade Commission alleged that Amazon used deceptive methods to sign up consumers for Prime subscriptions and made it exceedingly difficult to cancel.
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Brooklyn Gets a Taste of Chifa

Brooklyn Gets a Taste of Chifa

Johnny’s, a new Chinese-Peruvian spot in Williamsburg, serves up comfort food rich in tradition with a modern twist.
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NY Liberty Fires Head Coach

NY Liberty Fires Head Coach

After the team was eliminated from the WNBA playoffs on Friday, management decided not to renew Sandy Brondello's contract.
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$3.5B Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project Clears Key Hurdle

$3.5B Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project Clears Key Hurdle

After multiple delays, the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force on Monday gave its approval on the project that will transform the Columbia Street Waterfront District.
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