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NYC Expands Rat Crackdown With Tree Bed Sweep

NYC Expands Rat Crackdown With Tree Bed Sweep

As part of a growing campaign to reclaim public space, New York City is deploying new rodent-fighting teams to root out infestations hiding in plain sight.
City Postpones Vote on Brooklyn Marine Terminal

City Postpones Vote on Brooklyn Marine Terminal

"With the recent development of additional state funding for the BMT project, and at the request of Task Force Leadership, the vote on the Vision Plan is postponed until mid-July," the Economic Development Corporation said in a statement without expanding further.
Lawmakers Push Back as RFK Jr. Shakes Up Vaccine Advisory Panel

Lawmakers Push Back as RFK Jr. Shakes Up Vaccine Advisory Panel

The sudden dismissal of trusted vaccine advisors has sparked concern from lawmakers across party lines that RFK Jr.’s decision could reverse decades of progress in disease prevention and public health.
Brooklyn Rapper, Kota the Friend Drops ‘No Rap on Sunday’ at Midnight Friday

Brooklyn Rapper, Kota the Friend Drops ‘No Rap on Sunday’ at Midnight Friday

Feature collaborations with Big Sean, Fivio Foreign, Liana Bank$ and Samara Cyn, Artist, Kota the Friend launches a groundbreaking album and artist-fan tour experience.
NYC Pilot Program Turns Rent Payments Into Credit Power For Affordable Housing Tenants

NYC Pilot Program Turns Rent Payments Into Credit Power For Affordable Housing Tenants

The city teamed up with fintech firm Esusu to enable tenants in affordable housing to report on-time rental payments to major credit bureaus to strengthen credit scores.
Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Tove Jansson With Family Moomin Event

Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Tove Jansson With Family Moomin Event

Families are invited to step into the whimsical world of the Moomins at the Central Library on Saturday to celebrate the first major U.S. exhibition on creator Tove Jansson.
Where Are Brooklyn's Free Public Pools?

Where Are Brooklyn's Free Public Pools?

It's time to beat the heat at the city's free public pools that open today.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Thief Steals From Brooklyn Public School

Thief Steals From Brooklyn Public School

A man was taken into custody after allegedly breaking into a Fort Greene public school overnight and stealing nearly $4,000 worth of electronics, police said.
Brooklyn Mom Fatally Shot in The Head Near Barclays Center

Brooklyn Mom Fatally Shot in The Head Near Barclays Center

A 36-year-old woman was killed Wednesday night near the Barclays Center after being shot in the head during an argument, police said.