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After City Planning Commission Approves Franklin Ave. Lot Rezoning, Developer Pulls a Switcheroo

After City Planning Commission Approves Franklin Ave. Lot Rezoning, Developer Pulls a Switcheroo

Although Continuum Partners got the approval to build at 10-story building at 962-972 Franklin Ave., the firm decided to build as-of-right.
Parents Press State Senator Myrie on Lowering Childcare Costs

Parents Press State Senator Myrie on Lowering Childcare Costs

The elected official, who is running to be mayor in 2025, hosted a child care town hall in the corner of the bustling Park Slope Playground on Saturday.
Black Men Have The Power to Tip Elections, Public Officials Tell Youth

Black Men Have The Power to Tip Elections, Public Officials Tell Youth

"Your vote is precious and a way to make a complaint," Jumaane Williams, the city's public advocate, said at a recent discussion at Medgar Evers College, CUNY.
Environmental Advocates Prod EPA Over Newtown Creek Cleanup Plans

Environmental Advocates Prod EPA Over Newtown Creek Cleanup Plans

The EPA presented six options to clean up the eastern portion of Newtown Creek, a Superfund site.
Brooklyn Homeowners Rally to Repeal Short Term Rental Law

Brooklyn Homeowners Rally to Repeal Short Term Rental Law

Some property owners say the current law prohibiting short-term rentals is hampering their ability to stay in and maintain their homes.
Owner of Gottlieb’s Restaurant in Brooklyn Dies Ahead of Trump Visit

Owner of Gottlieb’s Restaurant in Brooklyn Dies Ahead of Trump Visit

Yosef Gottlieb, 75, suddenly passed away Thursday, according to a social media post from the Hasidic Satmar sect headquarters.
New Yorkers Are Not Concerned Over Federal Investigations, Mayor Says

New Yorkers Are Not Concerned Over Federal Investigations, Mayor Says

New York City Mayor Eric Adams also defended police officers shooting a subway fare jumper in Brownsville.
Energized Brooklyn Dems Host Fundraiser for Harris at Junior's

Energized Brooklyn Dems Host Fundraiser for Harris at Junior's

The Brooklyn Democratic Party hosted a buoyant fundraiser for presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Monday.
Heartbreak in Brooklyn as Viral Love Wall Ends Amid Dispute

Heartbreak in Brooklyn as Viral Love Wall Ends Amid Dispute

Photographer Bob Greco said he was surprised that Pique Dating, the dating app company who started the Love Wall venture with him, wasn't happy with his work performance.
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Brooklyn

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Brooklyn

There are lots of dance and music events, along with a puppet show and park clean-up, that will celebrate the cultural heritage of Hispanic Americans this month.