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Flatbush Man Faces Hate Crime Charges for Assaulting Woman on Q Train

The defendant allegedly shouted anti-gay slurs while beating the victim unconscious photo credit: BLETransit Network A 27-year-old Flatbush man was indicted for allegedly beating a woman unconscious while shouting homophobic slurs on a Brooklyn-bound
Where to Watch the Fireworks in Brooklyn

Where to Watch the Fireworks in Brooklyn

Now with its manicured rooftops, miles of beaches and expansive piers, Brooklyn offers a few options for where-to-watch the fireworks! Got fireworks? Brooklyn does! Brooklyn offers a growing selection of local destinations to view a beautiful firewor
Crown Heights Student Wins Prestigious Joseph E. Mohbat Prize for Writing

Crown Heights Student Wins Prestigious Joseph E. Mohbat Prize for Writing

The annual award, in memory of journalist Joseph E. Mohbat and Brooklyn student Verdery Knights, honors exceptionally gifted Brooklyn public high school seniors Casey Perez, winner of the 2017 Joseph E.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Partners with DeKalb Market Hall for 'Movies With A View'

The new partnership for the newly opened, 60,000-square-foot food hall in Downtown Brooklyn will bring a number of local, regional and international food and drink vendors to this year's Movies With A View series Photo: Julienne Schaer The " Movies W

Employment Opportunities: Jobs in Brooklyn

Seeking employment? Here are five new job opportunities posted this week within just a few miles from where you live: Buffalo Wild Wings Bartender job in Brooklyn, NY Company: Buffalo Wild Wings Job Title: Bartender Job Type: Full-time, Part-time Loc

Block Party Becomes Summer Kickoff for New Health Action Center in Brownsville

The Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center is now open for business! On Wednesday, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene celebrated the opening of the Brownsville Health Action Center, located at 259 Bristol Street.
Photos: 19 'Unsung Heroes' of Brooklyn Honored with NY State Senate Proclamations

Photos: 19 'Unsung Heroes' of Brooklyn Honored with NY State Senate Proclamations

Senator Persaud's SD-Power19 recognized outstanding individuals and organizations for their service in their local communities SD-Power19 honorees with New York State Proclamation presented by Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud Senator Roxanne J.
Make America Lit Again - July 4th Weekend Roundup

Make America Lit Again - July 4th Weekend Roundup

I hate it when July 4th falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday, because it's difficult to figure out which weekend is the party weekend.

'Told it First Hand' Features Rakim at Brooklyn Historical Society

An intimate conversation with legendary M.C.

Starbucks Brings "Community Store" to Bed-Stuy in 2018

Starbucks' "community store" is a nationwide collaboration with local vendors, suppliers and nonprofits image credit: commercialobserver.