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State, City Leaders Review NYC’s Financial Outlook

The city’s financial future came under review as Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighed the challenges facing New York City’s budget.

Aug 14, 2026 10:13 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 14, 2026 10:03 AM Read more >

Unidentified Man Shot to Death on Brooklyn Street

Brooklyn detectives are on the hunt for the suspect who shot a man dead in a cold-blooded street execution on Wednesday night.

Aug 14, 2026 10:02 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Woman Accused of Stealing Nearly $12K From Melville Ralph’s Owner

Financial Crimes Unit detectives say they determined that former employee Leeanna Luke forged and deposited 15 stolen checks into her personal bank account, totaling $11,828.13.

Aug 14, 2026 10:00 AM Read more >

Haiti Cultural Exchange Opens Applications for Its 10th Artist Cohort

NYC artists can now apply for a residency that connects contemporary creative work with Brooklyn’s Haitian communities.

Aug 13, 2026 2:18 PM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: 6 Iconic Black-Owned Eateries in Brooklyn

From soul food to Caribbean flavors, these restaurants offer delicious meals and vibrant atmospheres.

Aug 13, 2026 1:34 PM Read more >

Mamdani, Hochul, James Oppose Changes to Federal Immigration Funding

New York officials announce funding for unaccompanied immigrant children after the Trump administration's non-renewal of former contracts.

Aug 13, 2026 11:30 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's Chorus Gallery Is Testing the Limits of Small Spaces

Archie Caride is building an intimate Brooklyn project space with ambitions that extend far beyond its physical footprint.

Aug 13, 2026 11:10 AM Read more >

Four Brooklyn Groups Receive Pollinator Grants

Green spaces in East New York, Gowanus, Bensonhurst and public housing will get new pollinator-friendly plantings through a new round of grants.

Aug 13, 2026 11:05 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 13, 2026 10:04 AM Read more >