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NY Cares Hosts Coat Drive at Barclays Center

The nonprofit is looking to collect more than 100,000 coats this winter.

Jan 26, 2024 12:52 PM Read more >

BK Borough Hall to be Lit Yellow for Holocaust Remembrance Day

The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is Saturday, January 27.

Jan 26, 2024 12:14 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Public Library Launches Contemporary Anthem Project

The program aims to create a modernized anthem that represents the diverse voices that make up the nation today.

Jan 26, 2024 7:40 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jan 26, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Families of Gun Violence Lobby For Local Solutions

Community resources and social support services are much needed, survivors say.

Jan 26, 2024 2:04 AM Read more >

Park Slope Residents Among 5 Killed in Brooklyn Overnight Shootings

A 34-year-old man and woman died from gunshot wounds to the head.

Jan 26, 2024 1:28 AM Read more >

U.S. Marshals Fatally Shoot 'Bling Bishop' Robber

Marshals in New Jersey retaliated after suspected robber Shamar Leggette fired the first shot.

Jan 26, 2024 1:10 AM Read more >

NYC Cuts Percentage of Local Resident Preference in Housing Lotteries

The city must post a public statement pledging its commitment to a non-discriminatory housing allocation.

Jan 25, 2024 8:38 AM Read more >

Rally Backs Affordable Housing Initiative in Wingate

Officials showed support for Governor Hochul's plan to convert part of the Kingsboro Psychiatric Center campus into an affordable housing development.

Jan 25, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Former BK Borough President Howard Golden Dies at 98

Golden championed Brooklyn through many roles, including the City Council, Borough Hall and the Brooklyn Democratic Party.

Jan 25, 2024 7:22 AM Read more >