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Brighton Beach Neighbors on Edge After an Elderly Man Was Assaulted

First responders took the victim to a hospital, where he is in stable condition.

Sep 25, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Speed Limit on E-Bikes in NYC Start in October

The 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes, e-scooters and pedal-assist commercial bicycles that starts on Oct. 24 will match the same speed limit that currently applies to stand-up e-scooters.

Sep 24, 2025 9:57 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Artist's Mural Debuts at St. Patrick's Cathedral

The mural by artist Adam Cvijanovic is the largest permanent artwork commissioned for the cathedral in its 146-year history.

Sep 24, 2025 9:33 AM Read more >

Autumn Blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Harvest Festival

Celebrate the fall season at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Fall Harvest Festival on Oct. 25.

Sep 24, 2025 9:21 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Sep 24, 2025 4:26 AM Read more >

Man Dead in Brooklyn After Police Respond to Reports of Person on Fire

Police are investigating after a man was found on fire and pronounced dead at the scene in Gravesend on Tuesday evening.

Sep 24, 2025 4:24 AM Read more >

2 Brooklyn High Schools Receive Shooting Threats

Cristo Ray Brooklyn High School and Brooklyn Prospect High School each got threatening phone calls within minutes of each other.

Sep 24, 2025 4:19 AM Read more >

Fire Breaks Out at Kensington Auto Shop, Next Door to Another That Burned Last Month

The fire started just after 7:00pm in the rear of Coney Island Auto Glass and Repair.

Sep 24, 2025 4:16 AM Read more >

Overnight Mosquito Spraying Set For Brooklyn Neighborhoods

Th city will be spraying pesticides in eastern Brooklyn to reduce the risk of West Nile virus.

Sep 23, 2025 10:28 AM Read more >

Atlantic Antic Celebrates 50 Years With Brooklyn’s Biggest Street Festival

Brooklyn’s iconic Atlantic Antic marks its 50th anniversary on Oct. 5 with hours of music, food, fashion, family activities and community pride.

Sep 23, 2025 10:09 AM Read more >