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Maya Kornberg Launches Campaign For Brooklyn’s 39th City Council District

Maya Kornberg Launches Campaign For Brooklyn’s 39th City Council District

Maya Kornberg, a political scientist and professor, said she will run against City Council Member Shahana Hanif in the June 2025 primary.
Brooklyn’s First Great Chanukah Doughnut Duel to Celebrate Sweet Holiday Traditions

Brooklyn’s First Great Chanukah Doughnut Duel to Celebrate Sweet Holiday Traditions

Eat doughnuts, Brooklyn!
LockerNYC Expands Brooklyn Locations Ahead of Holiday Season

LockerNYC Expands Brooklyn Locations Ahead of Holiday Season

The city announced the expansion of a secure public delivery locker program to help stifle package theft.
NYC and Bridgetown, Barbados Sign Sister Cities Agreement in Honor of Shirley Chishlom

NYC and Bridgetown, Barbados Sign Sister Cities Agreement in Honor of Shirley Chishlom

The historic agreement celebrates the shared history, economic development and the cultural contributions of the Barbadian diaspora in New York City.
New Lots Library Redesign Honors African Burial Ground, Community Legacy

New Lots Library Redesign Honors African Burial Ground, Community Legacy

East New York will get a new 25,000-square-foot library space honoring the site’s history as a formerly unacknowledged African Burial Ground.
City Council Passes 'City of Yes' Housing Plan That Will Create 80,000 New Homes in NYC

City Council Passes 'City of Yes' Housing Plan That Will Create 80,000 New Homes in NYC

Amid a historic 1.4% vacancy rate, New York City officials approved a plan to change its zoning laws so more homes can be built.
Brooklyn Community Rallies to Save SUNY Downstate Hospital Amid Healthcare Challenges

Brooklyn Community Rallies to Save SUNY Downstate Hospital Amid Healthcare Challenges

Members of the nonprofit Brooklyn for Downstate rallied outside SUNY Downstate University Hospital on Tuesday to present findings from a report detailing the state of healthcare in Brooklyn.
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Good Day, Brooklyn!

Brooklyn Murder Suspect Fatally Shot by Police After High-Speed Chase in Weeksville

Brooklyn Murder Suspect Fatally Shot by Police After High-Speed Chase in Weeksville

A murder suspect in Brooklyn was shot dead by police after leading cops on a pursuit through the borough Thursday afternoon, police officials said.
Mother of Motorcyclist Killed in Bushwick Calls For Clearer Stop Signs, Safer Streets

Mother of Motorcyclist Killed in Bushwick Calls For Clearer Stop Signs, Safer Streets

The mother of a 29-year-old who was fatally struck at a Bushwick intersection is advocating for additional safety measures.