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Brooklyn Tower Causes Angst in Fort Greene

Brooklyn Tower Causes Angst in Fort Greene

The new 72-story building at 392 Flatbush Ext. would consist of 1,263 apartments, of which 325 units will be affordable units for very low- to moderate-income households. Some Fort Greene residents say it's too tall and it would cast a shadow on nearby Fort Greene Park.
A Healing Cafe Emerges in South Brooklyn

A Healing Cafe Emerges in South Brooklyn

Lighthouse Café Lounge offers more than coffee—it’s a hub for mindfulness and connection in Bensonhurst.
As Costs Climb, School Supplies Strain Brooklyn Households

As Costs Climb, School Supplies Strain Brooklyn Households

One Brooklyn parent said his children were going to reuse school supplies from last year.
Rogers Burgers Puts a Tropical Twist on Fast Food Staples

Rogers Burgers Puts a Tropical Twist on Fast Food Staples

Rogers Burgers is one of the latest restaurants in Flatbush offering a Caribbean twist on the ubiquitous American fast food menu.
Brooklyn Bursts With Caribbean Pride at West Indian Day Parade

Brooklyn Bursts With Caribbean Pride at West Indian Day Parade

Labor Day in Brooklyn means one thing: the energy and rhythm of the West Indian Day Festival.
Is This Brooklyn Pup The Cutest Rescue in The World?

Is This Brooklyn Pup The Cutest Rescue in The World?

Grizzly Bear, who resides with a Kensington couple, is a finalist in the 2025 PEOPLE World's Cutest Rescue Dog Contest.
Advocates Reassure Immigrant Parents as NYC School Year Nears

Advocates Reassure Immigrant Parents as NYC School Year Nears

"New York City Public Schools stands will all of our families, regardless of background and immigration status," said NYC Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos. "We are committed to student safety above all else."
A Brooklyn Coastal Summer Camp Inspires Students of All Ages

A Brooklyn Coastal Summer Camp Inspires Students of All Ages

Coastal Classroom is a free outdoor summer camp for New York middle schoolers to learn about water ecology, preservation and conservation in Coney Island. This year, a college student who was once a camper, returned to be an intern.
You Probably Missed This Marathon in Brooklyn

You Probably Missed This Marathon in Brooklyn

The Williamsburg Bridge Marathon isn’t an average running race. It is an unofficial event with no permit and no predetermined distance. Instead, attendees run back and forth on the bridge and they don't know for how long until the race begins.
Planet Brooklyn Brings Island Rhythms to Barclays Center

Planet Brooklyn Brings Island Rhythms to Barclays Center

The two-day festival, presented by BSE Global in Downtown Brooklyn, was a weekend filled with music, culture and high Brooklyn energy.