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Disaster Loans Now Available For Red Hook Fire Victims

A review by the state Small Business Administration found that 59 businesses sustained more than $9 million in damages from the fire at 481 Van Brunt St. on Sept. 17.

Nov 18, 2025 10:12 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Tailors

To keep up with Brooklyn's best, the stylish alter their clothes.

Nov 18, 2025 9:28 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Nov 18, 2025 12:38 AM Read more >

Police Search For Man Who Stole DVDs at Gunpoint in Coney Island

The robbery happened Nov. 6 around 2:20pm on Mermaid Avenue near W. 29th Street.

Nov 18, 2025 12:33 AM Read more >

Woman Faces 3 to 9 Years For Gravesend Crash That Killed Brooklyn Mother, Her 2 Children

Miriam Yarimi, 32, accepted a plea deal Monday.

Nov 18, 2025 12:33 AM Read more >

NYC Rolls Out New Approach to Mental Health Emergencies

All mental health crisis calls that comes through the 911 system will soon be responded by NYC Health + Hospitals staff, not the Fire Department, according to Mayor Eric Adams.

Nov 17, 2025 10:06 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Public Library to Strengthen Childhood Literacy Programs

$380,000 in new grants will help add decodable books and create a ‘Science of Reading’ practice for Brooklyn Public Library branches.

Nov 17, 2025 9:40 AM Read more >

OMNY Card Giveaway at 3 Brooklyn Subway Stations

As the Metropolitan Transportation Agency winds down the use of the MetroCard, the transit agency will offer free OMNY cards to the first 400 customers that transfer their balances.

Nov 17, 2025 9:12 AM Read more >

Take Part in a Day of Death, Loss And Reflection in Brooklyn

"Sunday in the Cemetery" returns to Green-Wood Cemetery with a full schedule of free programming designed to support connection and healing during the winter season.

Nov 17, 2025 7:11 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Nov 17, 2025 5:08 AM Read more >