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Third Man Caught Scaling a NYC Bridge, This Time, 'For Fun'

Surveillance Video Footage shows a tourist who was arrested by NYPD on Sunday for scaling the Brooklyn Bridge.

Latest Video from Bed-Stuy 'DanceHall Queen'

From Bed-Stuy resident Hanna Herbertson comes the latest Dancehall Fusion class video, filmed at Broadway Dance Center.

The Communal Festival Kicks Off with One-Act Plays in Central Brooklyn's Community Gardens

Photo: https://lillianmeredith.

Brooklyn Flea's Flavor on the Menu in Crown Heights

Photo: facebook.com/bergnbeerhall From the team that brought Fort Greene residents the über-popular Fort Greene Flea comes a new effort in Crown Heights: a beer hall and food market called Berg'n, reported the Daily News .
Brook-Lens: AfroPunk, Live and in Color!

Brook-Lens: AfroPunk, Live and in Color!

Brooklyn just experienced yet another fantastic weekend of soul-infused punk.

NYPD Reports Residents are Safer, Despite 10% Surge in Crime Citywide

The city's law-abiding residents are safer than they've been in decades, according to an internal NYPD analysis of the latest crime statistics—even though this year has seen a 10 percent surge in shootings, reported the New York Post .

The Week Ahead: August 25 - 31

1. Weather: Sun all week, no chance of showers predicted with highs will be in the low- to mid-80s all week 2.
Soul Summit Presents: Brooklyn ?s Michael Jackson

Soul Summit Presents: Brooklyn ?s Michael Jackson

This Sunday's, August 24, from 12:00pm - 6:00pm, head on down to Restoration's outdoor Plaza where Soul Summit will host "Brooklyn Loves MJ," a Happy Birthday celebration for Michael Jackson, featuring music by DJ Spinna.

Green Taxis to Double its Numbers in Outer Boroughs

New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission this week began selling permits for 6,000 new green cabs, effectively doubling its fleet of the popular outer-borough taxis that serve the outer boroughs, reported the New York Post.

Friday Night Feature Feature Film: La Haine (The Hate)

At sunset today, August 22, join Restoration Plaza for this week's feature film: La Haine. La Haine is a 1995 French black-and-white drama/suspense film written, and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.