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Brooklyn Resident Pleads Guilty to $7M Export Control Scheme

Brooklyn resident Salimdzhon Nasriddinov was sending U.S. electronic components to Russia for use in prevision-guided weapons systems.

Jul 14, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Kicks Off Free Weekly Jazz Concerts

The concerts will occur every Thursday in July.

Jul 14, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival Announces First Lineup of Guests

The Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival takes place between September 5 to 8.

Jul 13, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Medgar Evers College Honors Legacy of Late Congressman John Lewis

The Center for Law and Social Justice will honor the late congressman with a screening of 'John Lewis: Good Trouble' on July 17.

Jul 13, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Announces Winners of Jazz Leaders Fellowship

The award supports emerging Black women and Black non-binary jazz musicians in New York City to further their projects and careers.

Jul 13, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

BK Pup Saved By Emergency Care After Botched Ear Docking

Do not ear dock (or ear crop) your dog's ears, pleaded the nonprofit Angels of Mistreated Animals.

Jul 13, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Delivery Workers Receive Significant Boost in Pay, Report Says

During the first quarter of 2024, delivery workers made 64% more compared to same quarter last year, thanks to the new, minimum pay rate taking effect.

Jul 12, 2024 11:25 AM Read more >

City to Fund Youth Sports Programs With $4M State Grant

Ten Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizations have been awarded funding so far.

Jul 12, 2024 10:20 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Home Supply, Prices Rise in 2Q, Reports Say

As the price of a home rose, there were more all-cash transactions occurring as well.

Jul 12, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jul 12, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >