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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Unveils 2026 Programs And Exhibitions

From major exhibitions to seasonal festivals, Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s 2026 calendar celebrates community, culture and urban greening.

Apr 2, 2026 9:28 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Great Spots to Take a Long Walk

Brooklyn may be best known for its street culture and stoops, but the borough also offers surprising opportunities to reconnect with nature.

Apr 2, 2026 9:27 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Apr 2, 2026 4:24 AM Read more >

Two Firefighters Injured, 12 People Displaced by Flatbush House Fire

Two firefighters were injured while fighting a two-alarm fire in Flatbush on Tuesday night.

Apr 2, 2026 4:23 AM Read more >

Baby Shot to Death in Brooklyn

A 7-month-old baby was fatally shot on Wednesday in a suspected gang-related attack in Williamsburg, where a gunman on a moped opened fire as the child’s mother tried to flee to safety. One of the gunmen will be charged with murder.

Apr 2, 2026 4:04 AM Read more >

New York Lights Up to Honor Vietnam Veterans

Landmarks across New York were illuminated in tribute to Vietnam Veterans Day, recognizing those who served and the 4,119 New Yorkers who died in the war.

Apr 1, 2026 6:29 AM Read more >

Music, Poetry and Legacy Collide at Billie Holiday Theatre

South African artist yolizama headlines a powerful night of jazz, soul and spoken word in Brooklyn’s Billie & Beyond finale.

Apr 1, 2026 6:06 AM Read more >

Spring Break at BCM Brings Skating, STEM and Live Events

BCM celebrates spring recess with a full lineup of daily programs, including Earth Rocks!, Coco sing-alongs and Empire Skate of Mind.

Apr 1, 2026 5:41 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Event Celebrates Women’s Leadership and Legacy

Purpose Talks at Brooklyn Children’s Museum brought together inspiring women to share stories of resilience, culture and community impact.

Apr 1, 2026 5:05 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Apr 1, 2026 4:35 AM Read more >