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More Than 2,000 Children to Receive Offers Into NYC's Inaugural 2-K Class

A high-demand selection process grants families an average of $26,000 a year for childcare.

Aug 5, 2026 2:46 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Sees Record-Low July for Homicides

A record-breaking drop in deadly violence marked another milestone in Brooklyn's ongoing public safety gains.

Aug 5, 2026 12:20 PM Read more >

Free Outdoor Orchestra Concert Coming to Bay Ridge

The annual Summer Stroll in Bay Ridge will feature more than shopping and dining this year, with a free outdoor orchestral performance open to the public.

Aug 5, 2026 12:01 PM Read more >

Brooklyn to Host NYC's First Jamaican Heritage Parade

A new cultural tradition is set to debut in Brooklyn this week with a celebration dedicated entirely to Jamaican heritage.

Aug 5, 2026 9:54 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 5, 2026 4:26 AM Read more >

Man Violently Robbed of Shampoo, Cleaning Supplies in Gowanus

It happened around 1:40pm on Sunday in front of 336 Douglass St.

Aug 5, 2026 4:24 AM Read more >

Newly-Obtained Surveillance Footage Shows Brooklyn Fiery Crash, Possibly Linked to Stabbing

Two people on a motorcycle were critically hurt, and one of them was found stabbed, after a collision with a car in Brooklyn.

Aug 5, 2026 4:20 AM Read more >

New Women's Healthcare Hub to Open in South Brooklyn

Women and children will be able to access a wide range of healthcare services under one roof, reducing the need to travel between multiple locations for care.

Aug 4, 2026 2:48 PM Read more >

Federal Court Ruling to Permit ICE Agents’ Use of Masks in New York

A previous New York ban on 287(g) agreements, which prohibited New York ICE agents and law enforcement officers from wearing masks in public, was blocked on Monday

Aug 4, 2026 2:26 PM Read more >

Back-to-School: Upcoming Brooklyn Giveaways and Programming

With one month left until the school year, here’s where to find free school supplies in Brooklyn.

Aug 4, 2026 12:32 PM Read more >