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City Reimagines BQE With Markets, Bike Lanes, Shorter Crossings

The city Department of Transportation said it wants to use federal funds to redesign portions of the expressway in Brooklyn.

Oct 11, 2024 9:41 AM Read more >

Yom Kippur, the Holy Day of Repentance and Reconciliation for Jewish People, Begins Friday at Sundown

This day of atonement is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.

Oct 11, 2024 8:14 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Oct 11, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

ATM Heist Crew Hits 20 Brooklyn And Manhattan Stores

The most recent capers occurred in Brooklyn in the early morning of Sept. 20, when the crew hit two locations on the opposite ends of Brooklyn.

Oct 11, 2024 4:09 AM Read more >

Power Restored After Morning Outage Leaves Thousands in Flatbush Without Electricity

Con Ed encouraged customers to report outages.

Oct 11, 2024 3:31 AM Read more >

One Killed, Another Injured in Sept. Borough Park Assault as NYPD Search For Suspects

The police are appealing to people who may have information to report it.

Oct 11, 2024 3:17 AM Read more >

Lower Speed Limits Start in Brooklyn

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) began lowering speed limits across the city, starting with Prospect Park West , following the enactment of Sammy's Law.

Oct 10, 2024 10:24 AM Read more >

Parks Dept. Updates City's 'Great Trees' List, 30 in Brooklyn

A noted highlight is a Ginko tree in Bedford Stuyvesant.

Oct 10, 2024 10:01 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Tourist Traps That Even Locals Secretly Love

Brooklyn may be a sought-after destination for visitors, but locals equally appreciate the borough, too.

Oct 10, 2024 9:36 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Oct 10, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >