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Iconic Brooklyn Monument is Restored After $8.9M Makeover

The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza is now open to the public after undergoing its first significant restoration in nearly 50 years.

Jun 6, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Stolen Church Van Halts Outreach Services in East Flatbush

Church members say the stolen van was a lifeline, helping deliver food, clothing and spiritual support to seniors, the unhoused and families in need across Brooklyn.

Jun 6, 2025 4:37 AM Read more >

Bed-Stuy Fire Guts Three Buildings as Investigators Work to Uncover Cause

FDNY firefighters battle heavy flames during a three-alarm fire on Lafayette Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Jun 6, 2025 4:33 AM Read more >

NYC Wants E-Bike And Scooter Speed Limit Set at 15-mph

New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants slower speeds in bike lanes.

Jun 5, 2025 10:39 AM Read more >

Get One Last Taste of Brooklyn's Van Brunt Whiskey

Brooklyn Stillhouse invites craft spirits enthusiasts to a farewell event honoring the legacy of Red Hook's Van Brunt Stillhouse, offering a rare chance to claim its final bottles.

Jun 5, 2025 10:15 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: 5 Ways to Beat The Heat in Brooklyn

From beach trips to using public cooling facilities, there are many ways to keep cool this summer without breaking the bank.

Jun 5, 2025 9:04 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jun 5, 2025 4:51 AM Read more >

Man Robbed at Gunpoint Inside Brooklyn Playground

Two suspects are wanted after a man was robbed inside an East New York playground on May 10, according to the NYPD.

Jun 5, 2025 4:46 AM Read more >

Man Shot in Brooklyn, Won’t Talk to Cops

A 28-year-old man was found with two gunshot wounds to the stomach early Wednesday morning in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, according to the NYPD.

Jun 5, 2025 4:39 AM Read more >