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Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Lightscape Opens To The Public

One-of-a-kind, mile-long light show runs through January 1

Nov 23, 2023 11:54 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Public Library Names Winners of Business Plan Contest

The grand prize winner of this year's PowerUP! competition was Hemp Thyself, a local CBD health and skin company

Nov 23, 2023 9:51 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Small Businesses Devastated by September 29 Floods Receive $75,000 in Grants

The rainstorm caused flooding and significant damages to numerous businesses across Brooklyn, and the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce stepped in.

Nov 23, 2023 9:38 AM Read more >

Skateboarder Stabbing Leads to 14 Years to Life in Prison

Unprovoked attack left victim in critical condition

Nov 23, 2023 9:34 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Men Indicted for Theft of Postal Officer's Keys and Mail Theft

Tyrone Santos was indicted for the assault and robbery of two USPS letter carriers.

Nov 23, 2023 9:33 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn! Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 23, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Storm Causes Large Tree to Fall on Car, Crushes Power Lines in Flatbush

Neighbors said they were worried something like this could happen and they have reported the tree dozens of times.

Nov 23, 2023 7:55 AM Read more >

MTA Opens Three New Elevators at Park Slope F/G station in Brooklyn

Three new elevators at the Seventh Ave. F and G train station in Park Slope, Brooklyn, will make it easier for straphangers to get to the platform, reported Mass Transit.

Nov 23, 2023 7:41 AM Read more >

Public School Enrollment Increases for First Time in Eight Years

Majority of schools will receive funding increases totaling nearly $200 million in mid-year budget adjustments.

Nov 22, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Winter Market Featuring Black-Owned Brands Coming to Bed-Stuy

The month-long marketplace event features over 20 businesses to shop from, along with live music, DJ sets, workshops and more.

Nov 22, 2023 11:21 AM Read more >