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City Council OKs Coney Island Casino Rezoning

As the state starts to consider issuing additional gaming licenses, the City Council approved a rezoning plan for The Coney, a casino development that has divided the oceanfront community, the Brooklyn Paper reported.

Jul 2, 2025 10:01 AM Read more >

MTA Expands Service on 4 Busy Brooklyn Bus Lines

Riders of B17, B26, B74 and B103 bus lines should see faster service starting this week.

Jul 2, 2025 9:41 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jul 2, 2025 4:25 AM Read more >

Man Escapes Police Custody in Brooklyn

Brooklyn police launched an urgent search Tuesday after a man in his 40s slipped from custody following an overnight arrest for assault.

Jul 2, 2025 4:15 AM Read more >

MTA Worker ‘Viscously’ Beaten by Fare Evaders in Brooklyn Subway

Surveillance images released by the NYPD show two women wanted in connection with the June 28 assault of an MTA employee at the New Lots Avenue subway station in Brooklyn.

Jul 2, 2025 4:09 AM Read more >

Rent on Stabilized Apartments Will Increase This Fall

The Rent Guidelines Board voted to increase rents by 3% on one-year leases and 4.5% on two-year leases.

Jul 1, 2025 11:07 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Comedy Clubs

Brooklyn is known for its vibrant comedy scene, with plenty of clubs to choose from.

Jul 1, 2025 9:31 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jul 1, 2025 4:22 AM Read more >

Suspect Caught on Camera Stealing Thousands From Gravesend Salon

The owner of NZ Beauty Studio said she was in the back of her salon doing pedicures when the thief snuck in and snatched her purse.

Jul 1, 2025 4:20 AM Read more >

Shots Fired During Attempted Robbery at Midwood Post Office

The FDNY says there were no reported injuries.

Jul 1, 2025 4:12 AM Read more >