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From Port-au-Prince to The Plate, Haitian Restaurant Week Is Back

The two-week celebration, led by Haitian culinary leaders and supported by community partners, spans all over Brooklyn and cities across the U.S., Canada and France.

May 1, 2025 9:03 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

May 1, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Arrests Made at Coyle Street Shelter Protest as Tensions Rise Over Alleged Housing "Switch"

Officers were heard on a megaphone warning the crowd that protesters could be charged with disorderly conduct.

May 1, 2025 7:45 AM Read more >

Police Search For Suspects After Brownsville Shooting

The victims are expected to recover.

May 1, 2025 7:35 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Apr 30, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Teen Boy Shot in Head, Critically Injured in Flatbush; Police Seek Three Suspects in All Black

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls are confidential.

Apr 30, 2025 7:54 AM Read more >

Man, 28, Fatally Shot by NYPD After Chase Involving Stolen Porsche on Belt Parkway

Police say the driver was on federal probation for interstate transport of stolen vehicles out of Pennsylvania.

Apr 30, 2025 7:29 AM Read more >

The Debt Gala Returns to Brooklyn, Blending Fashion, Protest and Healthcare Justice

Back for its third year at The Bell House on May 4, the sold-out alternative to the Met Gala blends fashion, activism, and fundraising to eliminate medical debt and uplift Black trans communities.

Apr 30, 2025 6:52 AM Read more >

Free Veterinary Clinic Supports Brooklyn Pet Owners Facing Financial Hardship

Pets will receive basic wellness checks, vaccinations and flea and tick prevention.

Apr 30, 2025 6:36 AM Read more >

NYC to Invest $24.7M on Affordable Housing, Supportive Housing, Tenant Protection Services

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday said the city will invest billions to fund a host of housing and tenant protection initiatives.

Apr 29, 2025 11:39 AM Read more >