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NYC Cuts Public Recreation Funding to Historic Lows

NYC has sharply cut recreation funding, leaving communities with fewer facilities, staff and programs, according to a new report.

Mar 7, 2026 10:00 AM Read more >

Three Brooklyn Playgrounds Are Poised For Transformation

Van Dyke Playground in Brownsville, Roebling Playground in South Williamsburg and Elizabeth Stroud Playground in Bedford–Stuyvesant were selected by the city to undergo a complete reconstruction under a $50 million city initiative.

Mar 6, 2026 9:45 AM Read more >

Official NYC Trash Bins Now Available at Brooklyn Home Depot Stores

Buildings with one to nine residential units will be required to place trash in the official bins beginning in June 2026.

Mar 6, 2026 9:16 AM Read more >

Brooklyn, It's Time to Spring Forward With Daylight Saving Time

On Sunday morning, clocks will be moved forward one hour.

Mar 6, 2026 8:55 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Mar 6, 2026 3:03 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Teacher Charged With Abusing Student

Sources say that the victim was a 16-year-old student.

Mar 6, 2026 3:01 AM Read more >

4-Year-Old Boy Killed by Hit-And-Run Driver in Brownsville

A 4-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run after running into traffic near Rockaway Parkway and Linden Boulevard outside Brookdale University Hospital.

Mar 6, 2026 2:56 AM Read more >

Rising Food Costs Push New Yorkers to Make Tough Trade-Offs

Overall, 74% of New Yorkers reported their financial situation suffered in the past year due to the cost of food, according to a new survey released by No Kid Hungry New York.

Mar 5, 2026 11:19 AM Read more >

Haiti’s Jacmel Carnival Inspires New Exhibition

Haiti’s famed Jacmel Carnival takes the focus at "JAKMÈL | The Unveiling of Kanaval" at the Haiti Cultural Exchange.

Mar 5, 2026 8:46 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: 5 Places to go Bowling

No matter what your group needs, hit a strike every time at these local bowling alleys.

Mar 5, 2026 8:32 AM Read more >