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Celebrating The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!

Founded in 1966, the seven-day festival is a way for African Americans to practice community building and heritage

Dec 20, 2024 9:04 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Dec 20, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Bushwick Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for 2015 Memorial Day Weekend Murder

David Cruz was convicted of second-degree murder in fatal shooting of William Perez. Brooklyn DA Gonzalez called it a "reprehensible act of violence."

Dec 20, 2024 2:19 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Residents Targeted in Mail Theft Surge

Rep. Clarke urges constituents to report mail theft as USPS implements new technology to tackle the growing problem.

Dec 20, 2024 2:12 AM Read more >

Lewis-Martin, NYC Mayor's Closest Advisor, is Indicted For Bribery

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. on Thursday announced the indictment of Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a close advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, on bribery charges.

Dec 19, 2024 3:11 PM Read more >

Major Funding Boost Lifts Racial Justice Work in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Org awarded $1.8 million to 18 Brooklyn nonprofits addressing social inequities in the community.

Dec 19, 2024 8:37 AM Read more >

Rampant SNAP Fraud Reported in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

At the start of the month, nearly a hundred Bensonhurst residents lost their federal food aid benefits to scammers.

Dec 19, 2024 8:34 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Dec 19, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Feds to Regulate Lithium-Ion Batteries For NYC E-Bikes, Scooters

Dangerous lithium-ion batteries that have caused scores of fires in New York City — taking 18 lives in the process over the past two years — will no longer be allowed to be sold in the U.S. under a new federal measure poised to be voted on.

Dec 19, 2024 3:02 AM Read more >

Man Stabbed in Brooklyn Subway, Suspect at Large

Police in Brooklyn are looking for the suspect behind a subway stabbing on Tuesday night that left a man seriously wounded.

Dec 19, 2024 2:41 AM Read more >