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NYC Eyes Bigger Role For Tenant Programs

After holding Rental Ripoff Hearings, the city released a report detailing plans to strengthen tenant protections.

Jul 16, 2026 10:07 AM Read more >

Get $500 For Firearms at This Brooklyn Gun Buyback Event

The event is scheduled in Clinton Hill and the first 60 participants will get an additional $100 retail gift card.

Jul 16, 2026 9:22 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jul 16, 2026 4:09 AM Read more >

Power Poles Collapse Onto Cars, Spark Fire And Outages in Coney Island

Two utility poles collapsed onto parked cars in Coney Island on Wednesday morning, sparking a fire, crushing multiple vehicles and leaving hundreds of customers without power.

Jul 16, 2026 4:07 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Woman Watches Pit Bulls Maul Her Dog to Death

A dog owner is struggling with the loss of her dog after it was mauled to death by two pit bulls on her own front lawn in Brooklyn.

Jul 16, 2026 4:01 AM Read more >

Have Your Say on How Brooklyn Buses Can Improve

Community engagement begins today to transform three central Brooklyn corridors, delivering faster trips for 150,000 riders along 13 bus routes.

Jul 15, 2026 9:21 AM Read more >

Luna Park Debuts Discounted Evening Prices

Guests can take advantage of lower prices on rides and meals during a monthlong summer promotion in Coney Island.

Jul 15, 2026 9:06 AM Read more >

Heat And Air Pollution Collide in NYC

Free KN95 masks are available at two Brooklyn fire stations and at library branches.

Jul 15, 2026 8:09 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jul 15, 2026 5:34 AM Read more >

Commuters Scared After Another Incident at 86th Street Subway Station in Gravesend

Police say a 31-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint shortly after 7:30am on Tuesday inside the station.

Jul 15, 2026 5:32 AM Read more >