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PHOTOS: Legendary Roots Bloom in Brooklyn at BRIC Summer Concert Series

PHOTOS: Legendary Roots Bloom in Brooklyn at BRIC Summer Concert Series

The Roots were named one of the greatest live bands around by Rolling Stone magazine
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Brooklyn Just 2,000 Residents Shy of its All Time Population High in 1950

Brooklyn Just 2,000 Residents Shy of its All Time Population High in 1950

New census data released on Thursday shows the borough and city has experienced rapid growth over the past 10 years
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

Overall, crime is down in East New York, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Building Starts on 11 Bed-Stuy Homes To Be Part of Affordable Homeownership Program

Building Starts on 11 Bed-Stuy Homes To Be Part of Affordable Homeownership Program

The 11 new homes will bring 31 new residential units to the neighborhood
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Prospect Park to Host Experimental Opera For and About Trees

Prospect Park to Host Experimental Opera For and About Trees

Kamala Sankaram’s first public artwork, which is centered on trees, is called The Last Stand and will be installed in the park in September
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A Rate Hike to Pay for Controversial North BK Pipeline has Been Approved

The Public Service Commission approved the rate hike for 1.9 million New York residents to pay for National Grid projects
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BK's Peaches Kitchen and Bar, TAMA Sundays Named Two of City’s Best for Outdoor Dining, Open Streets

The restaurant and open streets initiatives received two of the 11 inaugural Alfresco awards celebrating the best of NYC
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From Filling Up to Plugging In: Could BK Become a Hub for Electric Vehicles?

From Filling Up to Plugging In: Could BK Become a Hub for Electric Vehicles?

With local leaders and community members supporting the push toward renewable energy, Brooklyn streets may be seeing more EVs in the near future.
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How Does BK Feel About Governor Andrew Cuomo's Resignation?

Despite resigning, Cuomo could still face legal consequences following the allegations he sexually harassed 11 women.
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This Weekend's Festival Remembers 30 Years Since Crown Heights Race Riots

This Weekend's Festival Remembers 30 Years Since Crown Heights Race Riots

Crown Heights erupted in riots between the Black and Jewish communities in August 1991
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