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2 BK Firms Chosen for Governor's Island Climate Program

Two Brooklyn-based innovators will test out water-based climate solutions on Governors Island beginning in summer 2024.

Mar 17, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Project Awarded $5.6 Million Federal Grant

The funding will go towards advancing numerous concept proposals for the highway's North and South corridors.

Mar 16, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

City Human Services Workers to Get Cost of Living Wage Increases

The investment from the city will provide 3% annual pay raises for human services employees over the next three years.

Mar 16, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

City Parks Foundation Opens Registration for Spring Learn and Play Programs

Register for City Parks Foundation's free and low-cost programs for students, youth and seniors today.

Mar 16, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

'Iftar on the Go' Offers Free Meals Weekly During Ramadan

Over 8,500 Halal meals available at grab-and-go sites across the five boroughs.

Mar 16, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

The Lit List| Here's What's Happening in BK This Weekend

Happy weekend, Brooklyn!

Mar 15, 2024 1:24 PM Read more >

MTA Chair Urges More Gun Control, Lauds NYers Who Try to Defuse Tensions

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chair and Chief Executive Officer Janno Lieber said stricter gun controls are a must, especially in public places.

Mar 15, 2024 11:55 AM Read more >

Park Slope's Fifth Ave Deemed Coolest Street in NYC by Time Out

Fifth Avenue, which stretches through Park Slope and Sunset Park, has a variety of shops and restaurants for everyone, according to the publication.

Mar 15, 2024 7:44 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Mar 15, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Bronwsville Anti-Gun Violence Activist Returns to Work After Surviving Shooting

The city-funded organization has opened its second location in Bushwick.

Mar 15, 2024 2:52 AM Read more >