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Driver Sought in Fatal East New York Hit-And-Run

Authorities say it happened around 1:00am near Pitkin Avenue and Chestnut Street where police found a 46-year-old man lying in the street.

Oct 21, 2026 9:02 AM Read more >

Sunset Park Community Rallies After Third Avenue Traffic Death

Local residents host community safety walk demanding immediate action and long-term redesign.

Oct 20, 2026 2:18 PM Read more >

Your 2026 Brooklyn Election Guide

Early voting begins Oct. 24 week. See our guide for voting times, locations, candidates and more.

Oct 20, 2026 1:01 PM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Thrift And Vintage Stores

It's easy to shop sustainably in Brooklyn.

Oct 20, 2026 9:45 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Oct 20, 2026 9:02 AM Read more >

Marine Park Resident Frustrated After Catalytic Converter Stolen From Car as Thefts Continue Across Brooklyn

The theft happened around 4:00am, according to Erica Wroblewski. She said surveillance footage showed suspects circling the block multiple times before targeting the vehicle.

Oct 20, 2026 9:00 AM Read more >

Over $79K in Construction Tools Stolen in Burglary Spree Across NYC

Police say the duo wore Amazon vests and struck eight commercial vehicles between Aug. 4 and Sept. 14; four happened in the Bronx and one in Brooklyn. The other three thefts occurred in Queens.

Oct 20, 2026 9:00 AM Read more >

Free 2-K Childcare Expands to 12,000 Seats in Fall 2027

Six Brooklyn Districts will see an expansion of free 2-K child care.

Oct 19, 2026 12:54 PM Read more >

Local Officials Continue Stop-Work Order of Gravesend Homeless Shelter

Assemblymember William Colton Councilmember Susan Zhuang celebrate the halt to the shelter plans.

Oct 19, 2026 11:20 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Nets Unveil Classic Edition Uniform for 60th Season

Six decades of Nets basketball will be reflected in the team’s on-court designs and season-long celebrations beginning in October.

Oct 19, 2026 9:55 AM Read more >