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BK Residents Fear Being 'Guinea Pigs' in Rooftop Lithium-Ion Battery Plan

The FDNY's plan for "water, water, water" if a large battery system on a Williamsburg rooftop were to catch fire has not curbed residents' fears.

Jan 13, 2023 12:37 PM Read more >

New Bed-Stuy Bar to Offer Unfussy, Delicious Food

Three Maples, a new 46-seat bar, opened on Jan. 11 in Bed-Stuy.

Jan 12, 2023 9:11 AM Read more >

Several Brooklyn Buildings Had Chronic Lack of Heat During Past Five Years, Report Finds

The report identified a total of 1,077 NYC buildings that had over five heat complaints from their respective tenants every winter from 2017 through 2021.

Jan 12, 2023 9:04 AM Read more >

Hip Hop Closet: A 25-Year Retail Journey of Music, Style and Community

A family-owned business in Brooklyn pays homage to classic hip hop with a modern flair

Jan 11, 2023 2:56 PM Read more >

Happy Birthday, MLK! Honor The King's Life All Weekend at BAM

BAM's 37th annual tribute to civil rights icon Martin Luther King will be emceed by Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.

Jan 11, 2023 1:54 PM Read more >

Since Getting His First Camera, This Flatbush Resident Has Kept a Promise: to Document 'Our Stuff'

Gore's upcoming exhibit "Witnessing Faith" opens Jan. 28, at the Interchurch Center, 61 Claremont Ave. at 120th St.

Jan 11, 2023 11:02 AM Read more >

Op-Ed by Mayor Eric Adams: Making New York Safer

Major crimes decreased by 11.6% and in the fourth quarter of 2022, overall index crime dropped by 1.5%.

Jan 10, 2023 11:46 AM Read more >

The Future is Electric: NYC Transitions Fleet to Electric Vehicles Following $10M Grant

A $10 million federal grant is helping New York City transition 925 gas vehicles to electric.

Jan 10, 2023 11:35 AM Read more >

The DOE Blocks Popular Essay-Writing AI Chatbot on School Networks

New York City students and teachers can no longer access ChatGPT, the new artificial intelligence powered essay-writing chatbot.

Jan 10, 2023 11:29 AM Read more >

Cadman Plaza Park Solicits Applications for a Brand New Cafe

The Department of Parks and Recreation is now requesting proposals for the development of a new café in Cadman Plaza Park.

Jan 9, 2023 1:29 PM Read more >