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Where to Transfer Your MetroCard Balance to OMNY in Brooklyn

The sale of MetroCards ends on Dec. 31.

Dec 1, 2025 10:11 AM Read more >

Kwanzaa Crawl Brings Big Love to Black-Owned Brooklyn Spots

Kwanzaa Crawl returns Dec. 26 for its ninth year, bringing thousands of people to over 15 Black-owned bars and restaurants in Brooklyn.

Dec 1, 2025 7:35 AM Read more >

Festive Holiday Recipe: Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

'Tis the season to be a jolly baker!

Dec 1, 2025 6:57 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Dec 1, 2025 3:38 AM Read more >

Child Struck, Injured in Borough Park Hit-And-Run

Authorities said it happened on 13th Avenue and 52nd Street around 8pm.

Dec 1, 2025 3:37 AM Read more >

At Least 4 Suspects Wanted in Bed-Stuy Stabbing Incident

Detectives say it happened at 99 MacDougal St. just after 8:30pm.

Dec 1, 2025 3:37 AM Read more >

FDNY Tackles Fire in Midwood Home

Firefighters saw the flames emerge from the second floor of 1203 Newkirk Ave. on Saturday evening.

Dec 1, 2025 3:01 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Innovator Wins 2025 Prize for Living, Cement-Free Concrete

Plantaer, based at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, won the 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize for creating cement-free, plant-supporting building materials aimed at cooling cities and cutting emissions.

Nov 30, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

BAM Brings Back Post-Rock Opera "What to wear" After 20 Years

St. Vincent joins BAM’s revival of "What to wear" this January, marking the first staging of the post-rock opera in 20 years.

Nov 30, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Audit Finds NYC Health + Hospitals Falling Short on Language Access

NYC Health + Hospitals is failing to fully provide required language access services, revealing barriers across call lines, mobile units, training, and vendor oversight, with over $215,000 in overpayments, a state audit found.

Nov 30, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >