Local Voices

By Jake Bolster Operating a fly system in a theater on Broadway used to involve several crew members in the wings pulling ropes connected to rows of steel beams high above the proscenium arch.

By Dr. Wilcox, Dr. Allen, Dr. Morse and Dr. Hayes, all physicians at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and NYC Health and Hospitals. January 22nd marked the 50 th anniversary of Roe v.

Jim Niesen, artistic director of Irondale Ensemble Project in Fort Greene, shares his thoughts about a recent loss.

Mayor Eric Adams released his $102.7 billion preliminary budget plan for 2024 last week.

Gore's upcoming exhibit "Witnessing Faith" opens Jan. 28, at the Interchurch Center, 61 Claremont Ave. at 120th St.

Major crimes decreased by 11.6% and in the fourth quarter of 2022, overall index crime dropped by 1.5%. 

Roodelyne Sylvain, a Brooklyn-based real estate agent with Compass, provides insight for homeowners looking to sell.

The Carew family has left Brooklyn for a 6-month, cross-country road trip in their new motorhome. Each week, the family will share an update with BK Readers about where the road has taken them... join us for the ride!

Sienna Daviau, who is part of the Brooklyn Chapter of Climate Citizens Lobby, writes about rising energy bills and green policy in Congress.

Brooklyn's Noel Pointer Foundation serves 1,500 children each year through programs across 40 Title 1 schools and daycares.