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City Council Unveils New Legislation to Empower BK's Homeowners and Combat Lead Exposure

City Council Unveils New Legislation to Empower BK's Homeowners and Combat Lead Exposure

The New York City Council has also voted on legislation that will reduce barriers to building environmentally friendly homes, develop a map of bicycle infrastructure conditions and rezone three Brooklyn locales.
Watch Out, Truck Drivers: New Program Automatically Fines Overweight Trucks on the BQE

Watch Out, Truck Drivers: New Program Automatically Fines Overweight Trucks on the BQE

A new pilot program on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway will use state-of-the-art technology to fine illegally overweight trucks.
New York Liberty is Officially Going to the Playoffs

New York Liberty is Officially Going to the Playoffs

The New York Liberty have their best start in franchise history.
Brooklyn's House Sales Median Asking Price Hits $1M: Report

Brooklyn's House Sales Median Asking Price Hits $1M: Report

StreetEasy is reporting that the median asking price rose to $1 million in Brooklyn in July for the first time since 2010.
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Stealing Scam

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Stealing Scam

Gennady Galker of Midwood has pleaded guilty to one count of grand larceny
A Version of the Pandemic-Era Outdoor Dining Program is Officially Permanent Thanks to City Council

A Version of the Pandemic-Era Outdoor Dining Program is Officially Permanent Thanks to City Council

This will make the permanent program accessible to more restaurants while addressing concerns with more orderly and uniform regulation.
Brooklyn Public Library is Offering Jay-Z-Themed Library Cards Through August — Here's How to Get One

Brooklyn Public Library is Offering Jay-Z-Themed Library Cards Through August — Here's How to Get One

The Brooklyn Public Library's central branch is also featuring an exhibition that celebrates Jay-Z's career until October.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

BRIC's Programming in Honor of Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary to Feature Wiki, Digiable Planets

BRIC's Programming in Honor of Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary to Feature Wiki, Digiable Planets

Events include an alternative rap show, a hip-hop activity night and a block party.
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Real Estate Fraud

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Real Estate Fraud

Derrick Johnson of Clinton Hill pleaded guilty to five counts of second-degree grand larceny for his involvement in a deed fraud scheme.