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Two Brooklyn Nonprofits Secure Anti-Hate Funding

Two Brooklyn Nonprofits Secure Anti-Hate Funding

Homecrest Community Services and the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island received 2026 NYC Community Project Grants to combat hate and strengthen neighborhood ties.
NYC Schools Chancellor Pushes to Grow Black Studies Curriculum

NYC Schools Chancellor Pushes to Grow Black Studies Curriculum

A Manhattan mom’s racist remark at a community meeting earlier this month spurs NYC Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels to push for more schools to adopt the Black Studies Curriculum.
Feb 27: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Aprille Ericsson

Feb 27: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Dr. Aprille Ericsson

Dr. Aprille Ericsson is a leader in science and aeronautical engineering.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Driver Arrested in Fatal Sunset Park Hit-And-Run

Driver Arrested in Fatal Sunset Park Hit-And-Run

Eric Rodriguez, 25, is accused of striking Douglas Bradley, 64, with his car just before 6:30am on Dec. 21 near 44th Street and Fifth Avenue and not remaining on the scene.
Bushwick Wall Collapse, 1 Dead, Another in Critical Condition

Bushwick Wall Collapse, 1 Dead, Another in Critical Condition

One man died and another was critically injured when a wall collapsed at a Bushwick construction site in Brooklyn, trapping both workers and prompting an ongoing investigation.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Launches MWBE Retail Incubator

Brooklyn Navy Yard Launches MWBE Retail Incubator

Gluten-free and sugar-free specialty bakery Monshe marks the first business to operate at the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s rotating storefront space showcasing emerging local entrepreneurs.
Brooklyn Residents Swindled in $850K Ponzi Scheme

Brooklyn Residents Swindled in $850K Ponzi Scheme

Marat Likhtenstein, 65, of Sheepshead Bay, allegedly stole money from five Brooklyn residents after promising them a 30% return on their investment. It is his second indictment for alleged financial fraud, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at The Brooklyn Children's Museum

Celebrate Lunar New Year at The Brooklyn Children's Museum

There's a full day of family-friendly activities, include a lion dance parade, Chinese musical performances, a kung fu workshop on March 1.
Feb 26: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G.

Feb 26: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Christopher Wallace aka The Notorious B.I.G.

Wallace was one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time.