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12 Injured in Greenwood Heights Apartment Basement Fire

12 Injured in Greenwood Heights Apartment Basement Fire

A second-alarm fire in Greenwood Heights injured 12 people Sunday night. The blaze began in a 27th Street apartment basement, spread to the first floor and is under investigation.
West Indian American Day Carnival Ends in Violence

West Indian American Day Carnival Ends in Violence

In the first incident, police say a man in his 20s was shot in the leg and a female in her 40s suffered a graze wound to the buttocks around 5:35pm on Eastern Parkway.
Happy Labor Day, The 'Workingmen's' Holiday

Happy Labor Day, The 'Workingmen's' Holiday

Long before it became most commonly associated with cookouts and shopping deals, Labor Day was created as a tribute to the American worker
Brooklyn Public Library Launches Audio Tour Celebrating Fort Greene Voices

Brooklyn Public Library Launches Audio Tour Celebrating Fort Greene Voices

Brooklyn Public Library and Interference Archive invite you to explore an eight-stop audio walking tour highlighting community, art and history.
Brooklyn Circus Show Turns Mental Health Struggles Into Art and Advocacy

Brooklyn Circus Show Turns Mental Health Struggles Into Art and Advocacy

With youth depression at record highs, Brooklyn’s “A Little Unwell” circus fundraiser highlights art’s power in healing and mental health advocacy.
Good Day, Brooklyn. Happy Labor Day!

Good Day, Brooklyn. Happy Labor Day!

Police Disrupt Bed-Stuy Memorial, 5 Arrested

Police Disrupt Bed-Stuy Memorial, 5 Arrested

According to police, five people were taken into custody. They say multiple people refused to listen to vacate orders, and that officers feared for their safety after two people displayed closed fists towards them.
Brooklyn Man Accused of Setting Fire at Uniondale Laundromat

Brooklyn Man Accused of Setting Fire at Uniondale Laundromat

A 53-year-old woman inside the building extinguished the blaze and called police.
2 Men Injured in Bed-Stuy Shooting

2 Men Injured in Bed-Stuy Shooting

Authorities say the 23-year-old victims were shot in their legs on 218 Madison St. and Nostrand Avenue.
NYC Updates Food Standards Across City Agencies

NYC Updates Food Standards Across City Agencies

The updated standards restrict artificial colors, expand limits on low- and no-calorie sweeteners, remove processed meats and increase weekly offerings of minimally-processed plant proteins.