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Brooklyn Leaders Talk Housing, Safety, and Mental Health at BRIC Town Hall

City Council members and nonprofit leaders address challenges from affordability to public safety—but some residents wanted clearer solutions

May 22, 2025 2:14 PM Read more >

Hakeem Jeffries Slams GOP Budget Proposal as 'Tax Scam' That Will 'Hurt Veterans, Seniors, and Children'

Democratic leader warns Republican plan would gut healthcare and food assistance, enrich billionaires, and endanger lives.

May 22, 2025 7:49 AM Read more >

Meet Your Candidate: Whitney Tilson for NYC Mayor

Investor and education reform advocate enters crowded Democratic mayoral race, calling for school accountability, housing reform, and pro-business policies

May 22, 2025 5:57 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

May 22, 2025 4:20 AM Read more >

Double Stabbing on Bushwick’s Broadway Sparks Police Investigation

The incident on Broadway was just the second call to the police in less than two hours.

May 22, 2025 4:17 AM Read more >

Secret Service Cracks Down EBT Fraud in NYC Convenience Stores

The Secret Service partnered on Wednesday with the NYPD and the USDA for a three-day takedown dubbed Operation Flagship.

May 22, 2025 4:11 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's James Madison High School Stands Out in Global Vocabulary Bowl

The Brooklyn school soared to the top of New York’s high school rankings at the Spring 2025 Vocabulary Bowl, the world’s largest academic competition

May 21, 2025 10:07 AM Read more >

CCM Unveils Bond Street Clinic, Brooklyn’s First Youth-Focused Mental Health Center

Elected officials and community leaders gather to celebrate a major expansion in culturally responsive care for children and adolescents

May 21, 2025 8:03 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Exploring the Borough's Most Unusual Festivals

Brooklyn isn't just a borough; it's a universe of its own, teeming with eccentricities and surprises.

May 21, 2025 7:56 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

May 21, 2025 1:50 AM Read more >