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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Announces 2023 Programming

Brooklyn Botanic Garden announces the arrival of the cherry blossom season events, summer in the garden

Mar 1, 2023 10:56 AM Read more >

Frustrated tenants rally outside Brooklyn court demanding action against landlord

Tenants of a Chestnut Holdings-owned apartment building rallied outside of a courthouse in Brooklyn on Tuesday, demanding action and debt forgiveness for their living issues.

Mar 1, 2023 9:28 AM Read more >

Woman found dead at Brooklyn health center, reportedly with bag over head

The 38-year-old woman was discovered at the Housing Works East New York Health Center.

Mar 1, 2023 9:17 AM Read more >

City May Build A Temporary Highway Through Brooklyn Heights After All

On Tuesday, city officials said they may build an interim highway atop a residential street.

Mar 1, 2023 9:08 AM Read more >

NYPD: Brooklyn man steals American Airlines bus from JFK airport

A Brooklyn man stole an airline bus from JFK Airport and made it to Cadman Plaza before getting caught.

Mar 1, 2023 9:05 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Mar 1, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Elevators Galore: MTA to Improve Accessibility at These 7 Brooklyn Subway Stations

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will be upgrading accessibility features at 17 of its subway stations, including seven Brooklyn sites

Feb 28, 2023 2:58 PM Read more >

No Charges Against the Officers Who Killed a Man at a Brooklyn Traffic Stop

Based on the evidence from the report, the New York General Attorney's Office of Special Investigation found that no criminal charges should be pressed against the officers involved in the incident.

Feb 28, 2023 12:22 PM Read more >

NYC Facing $100M Lawsuit from Family of Cyclist Killed in Brooklyn

The family of 37-year-old Sarah Schick is demanding safer streets for pedestrians and bicyclists in the wake of her death.

Feb 28, 2023 9:33 AM Read more >

City Pumps Brakes on Plan to Add Third Lane to BQE in Brooklyn Heights

City officials said they would reconsider adding a third lane on the BQE in Brooklyn Heights.

Feb 28, 2023 9:23 AM Read more >