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A New York City Council report found domestic violence is on the rise in the city's public housing developments—a key factor in the spike in NYCHA crime, reported the Daily News .

If you missed this year's Restoration Rocks concert-- part of the week-long Bed-Stuy Alive! celebration-- with performances by Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Rochelle Fleming, no worries, The Brooklyn Reader has all of the highlights for you right here!

You owe a thank-you to Lyricist Lounge and you don't even know it.

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer blasted the Department of Health on Sunday for "widespread deficiencies," in its response to rodent infestations throughout the five boroughs, noting that the agency failed to follow up on 24 percent of compla

On Saturday, October 18th, at 686 Lafayette (between Marcy and Tompkins), PACC is giving out 100 FREE Trees! Individuals, families and community groups within NYC are eligible to receive a tree for planting (on private property only).

Enjoy these photos taken at the 2014 Restoration Rocks concert, with crowd-rousing performances by headliners Doug E.

Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the following individuals who are wanted by the 71st Precinct, covering the southern end of Crown Heights.

A seven-year-old girl's world is turned upside down when her parents leave Guyana for America without her. The girl and her sister are left in the clutches of their strict grandmothers as they wait for visas to join their parents.

As a part of the Bed-Stuy Alive! Restoration Rocks concert, we gave the public a chance to weigh in and vote on the local artists that should perform as the opening acts.

Manhattan Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge will be closed Manhattan-bound from midnight Friday through 6 am Monday .