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NYC Council Speaker Envisions Expanding Childcare And Library Services

City Council Speak Adrienne Adams outlined her policy priorities for the coming year in her State of the City address, which included building a business accelerator for minority companies and fixing how the city pays its nonprofit partners.

Mar 5, 2025 10:33 AM Read more >

Open-Gangway Trains Arrive on The G Line

The new cars include pre-installed security cameras and feature 58-inch-wide door openings.

Mar 5, 2025 7:57 AM Read more >

Sunset Park Senior Center Faces Closure After Rent Spike

A 70% rent increase may shutter the United Senior Citizens of Sunset Park at the end of June.

Mar 5, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Fire Rips Through Crown Heights 4-Story Building

The FDNY reports no injuries, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Mar 5, 2025 6:43 AM Read more >

Boy Dies in East Flatbush Following Medical Emergency

A police investigation is ongoing.

Mar 5, 2025 6:25 AM Read more >

Stay Up Late With The Brooklyn Public Library

Night in the Library returns on March 8 featuring performances, philosophical debates, music, readings and lectures. This year, audiences can listen to Laurie Anderson, Edwidge Danticat, Molly Crabapple and more!

Mar 4, 2025 11:39 AM Read more >

Nurses at NYU Langone-Brooklyn Get Raises, Avoids Strike

Members of the Federation of Nurses/UFT ratified a new contract that raises salaries and will lead to more hires at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn.

Mar 4, 2025 11:16 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Brownsville Community Culinary Center

The nonprofit empowers residents with free culinary training and nutritious meals, fostering health, careers and community in Brooklyn.

Mar 4, 2025 10:55 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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