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Composting Comes to Brooklyn: What You Should Know

Composting Comes to Brooklyn: What You Should Know

Sanitation workers will now pick up compost items from residents in Brooklyn who separate their food scraps and yard waste from the trash as part of a citywide composting program that will become mandatory in 2025.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

BK Urban Farming Nonprofit Celebrates Growth at Annual Fest

BK Urban Farming Nonprofit Celebrates Growth at Annual Fest

The harvest celebration commemorates Services for the UnderServed's work to build and sustain urban farms and address food insecurity.
New York Gang Member Charged For Two Shootings

New York Gang Member Charged For Two Shootings

If convicted, 22-year-old Abel Mora could face up to 15 years in prison
Brooklyn Man Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence For Murder

Brooklyn Man Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence For Murder

55-year-old Keith Brannon was convicted of second-degree murder, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and first-degree attempted robbery
Office Building Transformed From Brooklyn Sugar Factory Opens

Office Building Transformed From Brooklyn Sugar Factory Opens

The new 15-story office building features a glass dome penthouse, communal workspaces, on-site amenities, retail spaces, and more
Brooklyn Public Library Announces Expansion of Books Unbanned Program

Brooklyn Public Library Announces Expansion of Books Unbanned Program

For Banned Books Week, the library has launched a podcast, as well as a webpage for teens to share past experiences with censorship.
Construction Company Operator Sentenced to up to Four Years in Prison

Construction Company Operator Sentenced to up to Four Years in Prison

Operator ignored workers’ safety concerns, caused laborer’s death in Brooklyn wall collapse.
Community Board 9 Meeting Erupts Over Transparency and Land Use Issues

Community Board 9 Meeting Erupts Over Transparency and Land Use Issues

Brooklyn CB9 burst into madness as residents demanded accountability and representation from the board regarding 11 ongoing building developments happening in the area.
Bed Stuy to Host BKLYN Rocks Music Festival, Sept. 29-30

Bed Stuy to Host BKLYN Rocks Music Festival, Sept. 29-30

The two-day event will feature hip hop-inspired panels, live performances, a fashion show, and much more