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NYC Mayor Backs Protest Buffer Zones For Religious Sites, But Not on School Grounds

NYC Mayor Backs Protest Buffer Zones For Religious Sites, But Not on School Grounds

Last month, the City Council passed two bills to allow the police department to plan for buffer zones around religious and educational institutions.
Brooklyn Jail on Atlantic Avenue Tops Out

Brooklyn Jail on Atlantic Avenue Tops Out

The NYC Department of Correction, NYC Department of Design and Construction and Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice joined more than 100 construction workers for the steel “topping out” ceremony for the 15-story jail on Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Public Library Curates 250 Must-Read Titles

Brooklyn Public Library Curates 250 Must-Read Titles

The "250 for 250" is a handpicked, librarian-curated list of the 250 most notable books from 250 years of American history.
Global Black Futures Summit Comes to Brooklyn

Global Black Futures Summit Comes to Brooklyn

The one-day summit at Medgar Evers College on April 28 will focus on Black unity, strategy and global advancement.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Fire Destroys Vehicles in Brooklyn Impound Lot

Fire Destroys Vehicles in Brooklyn Impound Lot

About a dozen cars went up in flames in Bath Beach.
Two Men Wanted For Shooting in Crown Heights

Two Men Wanted For Shooting in Crown Heights

The men ran from the scene on Troy Avenue.
NYC Unveils First Urban Forest Plan

NYC Unveils First Urban Forest Plan

The Urban Forest Plan aims to expand tree canopy and address climate inequities across neighborhoods, including in Red Hook.
Join This Brooklyn Chalk Mural to Express Shared Democratic Ideas

Join This Brooklyn Chalk Mural to Express Shared Democratic Ideas

Artists and community members will create a living chalk mural centered on equity, expression and belonging on May 1 at Brooklyn Borough Hall.
Take Part in This Walkable, Open Brooklyn Music Festival

Take Part in This Walkable, Open Brooklyn Music Festival

Brooklyn Conservatory hosts Open Stages on May 9, featuring performances on stoops, sidewalks, playgrounds and cafes.