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Brooklyn Bridge Traffic is 15% Faster Thanks to Congestion Pricing

A year into New York City’s congestion pricing program, the initiative raised $550 million in net revenue in its first year, allowing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to proceed with $15 billion in transit improvement projects.

Jan 6, 2026 11:25 AM Read more >

Turn Your Brooklyn Vision Into Reality With City Funding

Brooklyn community organizations and nonprofits can apply to get city funds through Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso’s Fiscal Year 2027 capital funding program.

Jan 6, 2026 10:12 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Vegan Doughnuts

Vegan doughnuts are everywhere in Brooklyn, but these five bakeries stand out.

Jan 6, 2026 9:50 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jan 6, 2026 4:36 AM Read more >

Man Wanted For Striking Man With a Brick During Fight in Canarsie

The attack happened near East 94th Street and Avenue J on Dec. 30.

Jan 6, 2026 4:35 AM Read more >

71-Year-Old Man Struck With a Shovel in Gravesend, Suspect Still at Large

The incident happened on Dec. 27 around 11:30am on Stryker Court and West 1st Street.

Jan 6, 2026 4:34 AM Read more >

Stalled Greenpoint Bike Lane Project in Brooklyn is Back in Motion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said protected bike lanes will be installed on the entire length of McGuinness Boulevard, reversing an earlier decision by the previous administration.

Jan 5, 2026 9:29 AM Read more >

New NYC Public Engagement Office to Jumpstart Civic Collaboration

The Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement is a new City Hall office designed to transform how New Yorkers engage with their government.

Jan 5, 2026 9:05 AM Read more >

Price Hike For NYC Subways And Buses Are in Effect

The base fare for subways, local buses and Access-A-Ride increased 10 cents to $3 on Sunday.

Jan 5, 2026 8:49 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jan 5, 2026 5:17 AM Read more >