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FDNY Appoints First Black Chief of Emergency Services

Deputy Assistant Chief of EMS Operations Michael Fields will take over as chief just in time for the new year.

Jan 2, 2023 9:08 AM Read more >

Imani Means ‘Faith’: Yadi and Jamaal Martin

Imani is the profound belief in and commitment to all that is of value to us as a family, community, people and culture.

Jan 1, 2023 9:38 AM Read more >

Kuumba Means ‘Creativity’: Shyvon Paul

A nurse practitioner uses creativity to heal and rebuild and to be a part of something larger than herself

Dec 31, 2022 9:09 AM Read more >

Turn Your Christmas Trees into Nutrient Rich Compost at Mulchfest 2022

Say goodbye to your live Christmas trees at Mulchfest 2022 and drop your tree off at any of two-dozen sites in Brooklyn.

Dec 30, 2022 9:46 AM Read more >

Local Tenant Group, Tomato Season, Fights Against Challenges to Rent Stabilization

Brooklyn's tenants are taking to the streets to push back against the region’s landlords.

Dec 29, 2022 10:17 AM Read more >

Ujamaa Means ‘Cooperative Economics’: Ethel Bruce

The 90-year-old 'nana' of Ocean Hill, Ethel Bruce, provides free, essential items on her stoop.

Dec 29, 2022 9:53 AM Read more >

Ujima Means 'Collective Work and Responsibility': The Neighbors of the Dangler Mansion

Ujima honors a commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest.

Dec 28, 2022 12:17 PM Read more >

Gov Hochul: $95 in Additional Assistance for SNAP Households Available By Dec. 28

Gov. Hochul has announced $234 million in federal funding to provide all New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP with additional food benefits.

Dec 28, 2022 11:50 AM Read more >

E-Bikes Are Not Allowed in Prospect Park, But These Brooklyn Electeds Think They Should Be

E-bikes are currently being classified as a motor vehicle and are not allowed in the park.

Dec 28, 2022 11:39 AM Read more >

More Asylum Seekers Could be Coming to BK, and City Council is Welcoming Them with Policy Proposals to Improve Conditions

Following a two-day hearing, City Council has proposed a number of policy reforms.

Dec 27, 2022 11:39 AM Read more >