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Report: Dumbo Surges to Third Priciest Neighborhood in NYC

Report: Dumbo Surges to Third Priciest Neighborhood in NYC

Central Brooklyn Neighborhoods like Prospect Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights have seen double-digit increases in their home sales Dumbo is the borough's priciest neighborhood. Photo credit: Agorafy PropertyShark.
Gov. Cuomo to Spend $3M on Community Gardens in Central Brooklyn

Gov. Cuomo to Spend $3M on Community Gardens in Central Brooklyn

The funding is part of a $1.4 billion state plan to invest in health care, housing, open space and quality of life in Central Brooklyn Photo courtesy Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.
NYC Libraries' New Culture Pass Gives Free Access to the City's Top Museums and Attractions

NYC Libraries' New Culture Pass Gives Free Access to the City's Top Museums and Attractions

Thanks to NYC's public libraries you now have another option to get your culture fix — for free.
Flatbush Student Wins Prestigious Mohbat Prize for Essay on #MeToo

Flatbush Student Wins Prestigious Mohbat Prize for Essay on #MeToo

The annual award, in memory of journalist Joseph E. Mohbat and Brooklyn student Verdery Knights, honors exceptionally gifted Brooklyn public high school seniors Wirdah Khan, winner of the 2018 Joseph E.

Flatbush Junction BID Wins International Award for Its Economic Community Development Efforts

Since it's inception in 2007, the Flatbush Junction BID has supported local businesses to create a flourishing commercial corridor in the heart of Flatbush Kenneth Mbonu, executive director of the Flatbush Junction BID.
In Unanimous Vote, City Council Moves to Regulate Airbnb in NYC

In Unanimous Vote, City Council Moves to Regulate Airbnb in NYC

If the bill becomes law, home sharing services could face fines of up to $1,500 for each listing they fail to disclose Photo: Quartz The New York City Council ruled unanimously on Wednesday to advance a bill (Int.
National Alliance of Mental Illness to Host Free Community Health Fair in Bed-Stuy

National Alliance of Mental Illness to Host Free Community Health Fair in Bed-Stuy

The free community health fair features presentations, workshops and information about resources available in the local community Photo credit: NewsCenter Today July is Minority Mental Health Month, and the New York chapter of the National Alliance o
Applications Open for Affordable Co-Op Apartments in Brownsville

Applications Open for Affordable Co-Op Apartments in Brownsville

The new development offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and features a common yard, shared laundry, storage facilities and bicycle parking Photo credit: latentnyc.

Brooklyn Councilmember Introduces Bill to Transform NYC’s Concrete Jungle into Green Oasis

The legislation requires new buildings cover available rooftop space with a green roof, solar panels or wind turbines to reduce the city's carbon footprint

'Half a Picture,' New Exhibit Takes a Feminist Look at Brooklyn Museum's Collection

"Half the Picture" features over 50 artists who created their works in response to social and political events such as the Civil Rights era and the #MeToo movement. Mickalene Thomas "Madame Mama Bush in Black and White.