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Brooklyn Builder Gets Probation for Illegal Donations to Mayor Adams

Brooklyn Builder Gets Probation for Illegal Donations to Mayor Adams

Erden Arkan, 76, told Manhattan federal Judge Dale Ho that he regretted his “poor judgments” in engaging in the straw donor scheme.
Brooklyn Residents Gather for Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival

Brooklyn Residents Gather for Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival

The Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival at Holy Family Church on Sunday, Aug.10, celebrated Caribbean heritage, culture and community.
Developer Said it Will Sue NY if Fines Tied to Pacific Park Are Collected, Report Says

Developer Said it Will Sue NY if Fines Tied to Pacific Park Are Collected, Report Says

An official from New York state said it is not collecting millions of dollars in penalties from the real estate firm behind Pacific Park (formerly known as Atlantic Yards) because the company threatened to sue them if they tried, according to the Gothamist.
Advocates Urge Officials to Stop Brooklyn Highway Expansion

Advocates Urge Officials to Stop Brooklyn Highway Expansion

Members of an environmental justice coalition are asking city and state leaders to stop expanding highways, including the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
AARP And Brooklyn Residents Fight to Preserve Social Security

AARP And Brooklyn Residents Fight to Preserve Social Security

To celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security, AARP New York on Thursday hosted a pizza pop-up celebration in Bedford-Stuyvesant with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries.
The Next Brooklyn Pin Could be Your Design

The Next Brooklyn Pin Could be Your Design

Want to come up with the winning design idea? The 2026 Brooklyn Pin design competition ends on Sept. 30.
NYC Public School Students See Highest ELA And Math Proficiency Rates Since 2012

NYC Public School Students See Highest ELA And Math Proficiency Rates Since 2012

NYC public school students in grades 3-8 improved their reading and math skills, but both rates hover around 56%.
Florida Man Indicted for $600K Securities Fraud Targeting Haitian Community

Florida Man Indicted for $600K Securities Fraud Targeting Haitian Community

A Florida man accused of defrauding Haitian investors in New York, Florida and Georgia faces 24-count indictment for alleged $600K securities scheme involving risky trades, luxury spending and falsified account records.
Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Black Beauty Entrepreneurs With Glow And Grow Awards

Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Black Beauty Entrepreneurs With Glow And Grow Awards

Brooklyn Public Library crowned Temika Walker winner of its first Glow and Grow pitch competition, honoring her natural skincare brand B4 UR SKN and spotlighting Black beauty entrepreneurs across the borough.
Brooklyn Artist Chosen to Create Major Mural at St. Patrick's Cathedral

Brooklyn Artist Chosen to Create Major Mural at St. Patrick's Cathedral

Adam Cvijanovic is a self-taught painter best known for his expansive, site-specific works that integrate art into architectural space. He is currently working on a 25-foot mural that celebrates the city's immigrants.