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Murals, Music and Community At The Bushwick Collective Block Party

Murals, Music and Community At The Bushwick Collective Block Party

What began as a neighborhood street art initiative has evolved into one of Brooklyn’s most anticipated events.
NY-7 Hopefuls Battle to Break Through in Debate

NY-7 Hopefuls Battle to Break Through in Debate

Ahead of the June 23 primary, Antonio Reynoso, Claire Valdez and Julie Won participated in a televised debate to convince voters they should be the Democratic nominee for New York's 7th Congressional District.
Brooklyn's Muddaland Upcycles Denim Into a Statement

Brooklyn's Muddaland Upcycles Denim Into a Statement

Muddaland, a denim streetwear brand created by Anthony Ogunlanoh, is re-launching a line that fuses West African indigo traditions with contemporary style.
Proposed Grand Army Plaza Changes Draw Mixed Reviews

Proposed Grand Army Plaza Changes Draw Mixed Reviews

Car drivers feel punished and residents worry about spill-over traffic onto the side streets, while pedestrians and cyclists are elated over the city's redesign plan.
Crown Heights Homeless Shelter Faces Neighborhood Backlash

Crown Heights Homeless Shelter Faces Neighborhood Backlash

A Brooklyn resident trying to stop the city from opening a homeless shelter on Empire Boulevard said she was denied a restraining order by a judge on Monday.
Spirited NY-10 Debate Ignites Sparks Between Goldman And Lander

Spirited NY-10 Debate Ignites Sparks Between Goldman And Lander

Former City Comptroller Brad Lander is looking to oust incumbent Dan Goldman in the June primary election.
Game On: Brooklyn Gets Ready to Cheer For The Knicks During The NBA Finals

Game On: Brooklyn Gets Ready to Cheer For The Knicks During The NBA Finals

For the first time since the 1970s, Brooklyn residents dare to dream of a Knicks NBA championship win. Brooklynites are gearing up for the first game against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
South Slope Nonprofit Helps Immigrant Construction Workers Secure Fair Pay And Safer Jobs

South Slope Nonprofit Helps Immigrant Construction Workers Secure Fair Pay And Safer Jobs

Through fair wages, OSHA training and community support, Construction Workers United is reshaping day labor in New York City.
In The Age of AI, This Brooklyn Comic Imprint Champions Human-Made Art

In The Age of AI, This Brooklyn Comic Imprint Champions Human-Made Art

Brooklyn filmmaker Ben Nabors’ independent comic imprint THIS IS IT taps into the local community through speculative storytelling and traditional illustration
PHOTOS: BAM Dance Africa Bazaar 2026

PHOTOS: BAM Dance Africa Bazaar 2026

The streets around Brooklyn Academy of Music came alive on Memorial Day weekend to celebrate African and diasporic culture, community, music, food and fashion.