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Brooklyn Gets a Power Boost with Con Edison’s New Battery System

Con Edison finished building a major battery storage system in Brownsville, designed to improve electric service for more than 350,000 customers in eastern Brooklyn and southwest Queens.

Jun 21, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

East New York Development Adds Hundreds of Affordable Homes in Brooklyn

The next phase of the Innovative Urban Village project, a collaboration between the city, state, Christian Cultural Center and two developers, will bring more than 450 affordable units to East New York.

Jun 20, 2025 9:50 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's 'Rabbi Painter' Holds Art Retrospective

Artist Jonathan Blum, who's operated out of a storefront studio on 5th Avenue in Park Slope for decades, celebrates his 60th birthday with a major retrospective of his work at Arts Gowanus through July 6.

Jun 20, 2025 9:46 AM Read more >

Summer Just Got Active With Free Sports for Brooklyn Kids

Registration is now open for free summer sports programs through the City Parks Foundation.

Jun 20, 2025 9:31 AM Read more >

Catch Some Laughter And Unapologetic Black Brilliance in Brooklyn Tonight

Brooklyn’s comedy scene turns up the volume as Black Ass Comedy rolls into town with its signature blend of humor and heart.

Jun 20, 2025 9:21 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jun 20, 2025 4:26 AM Read more >

NYPD Cracks Down on Illegal Scooters And Mopeds on Coney Island Boardwalk

The police department's Quality of Life division was at work on Thursday.

Jun 20, 2025 4:23 AM Read more >

2 Men Shot Inside BMW in East Flatbush

Police say they were called to the intersection of East 39th Street and Farragut Street around 4:20 pm on Thursday.

Jun 20, 2025 4:16 AM Read more >

Brooklyn’s Haitian Diaspora Share Their Truths in Vivid New Art Exhibit

The Haiti Cultural Exchange's last exhibition in its current space in Crown Heights showcases emerging Haitian artists.

Jun 19, 2025 3:34 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jun 19, 2025 1:23 AM Read more >