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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.
Alvin Ailey Brings Gospel And Grace to BAM

Alvin Ailey Brings Gospel And Grace to BAM

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Brooklyn Academy of Music from June 5–8, with a program that celebrates both innovation and heritage.
Immigration Uncertainty Pressures Brooklyn’s Haitian Community

Immigration Uncertainty Pressures Brooklyn’s Haitian Community

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump Administration to move forward with its plan to end a humanitarian parole program, which allowed immigrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti to gain legal status and work permits in the U.S. There are about 163,000 Haitian immigrants live in the New York City metropolitan area.
Bushwick Blends Beats, Art and Street Culture

Bushwick Blends Beats, Art and Street Culture

The annual Bushwick Collective Block Party on Saturday brought together street artists, musicians, food vendors and art lovers from around the world to Troutman Street.
A Brooklyn Fitness Club Mixes Running With Afro-Caribbean Culture

A Brooklyn Fitness Club Mixes Running With Afro-Caribbean Culture

Peak and Pace, a run/walk club, blends fitness with community by helping you find your Brooklyn tribe.