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Industry City to Host Art Exhibit Featuring Portraits of Brooklynites

The paintings were created by Brooklyn artist Rusty Zimmerman as part of his Free Portrait Project initiative

Feb 18, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

New Program Will Create 1,500 Permanent Affordable Homes

The program will help households with CityFHEPS vouchers move into permanent homes faster.

Feb 18, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

AG James Announces Reforms to NYPD’s Policing of Protests

NYPD will now change how it polices protests.

Feb 17, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

IMPACCT Brooklyn Receives Investment For Supportive Housing

Support comes from Council Member Chi Ossé.

Feb 17, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Comptroller Audit Exposes Issues With City's Intensive Mobile Treatment Program

The IMT initiative was created to help New Yorkers with severe mental health problems and histories of homelessness, among other challenges.

Feb 17, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Snow Flurries to Start Friday Night

The Department of Sanitation said it was ready for the expected 1-2 inches of snow, with a possibility of further accumulation in the southern portion of the city.

Feb 16, 2024 2:20 PM Read more >

First Artist-in-Residence for Lefferts Historic House Museum

The creation by multi-disciplinary artist Adama Delphine Fawundu will debut at the museum in the spring.

Feb 16, 2024 11:55 AM Read more >

NYC Sues Social Media Giants For Youth Mental Crisis

Adams seeks to hold TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube accountable for the platforms’ 'damaging influence' on children.

Feb 16, 2024 9:05 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Feb 16, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

NYC DOT Worker Detained For Fatal Brooklyn Hit-and-Run Incident

The incident happened in March last year.

Feb 16, 2024 2:29 AM Read more >