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Crew Linked to Over 200 Commercial Burglaries Convicted

Six individuals linked to burglaries in 11 counties sentenced for stealing more than $3 million dollars in cars, merchandise and cash.

Aug 5, 2023 7:47 AM Read more >

Yo, BK! Block Party to Honor 50 Years of Hip-Hop with Legendary Performers

The borough will be hosting a free block party, along with a live conversation about the future of women in hip-hop on Aug. 5, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced.

Aug 4, 2023 11:11 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 4, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Williamsburg Community Remembers Fallen NYPD Officer with Street Renaming

A section of Keap Street in South Williamsburg has a new street name: Detective Wilbert Mora Street. Here's what neighbors think of the new sign.

Aug 3, 2023 10:20 AM Read more >

BK President Celebrates Dominican Heritage at Borough Hall with Merengue and Maduros

The event featured live music and dance performances, a merengue lesson, as well as a number of Dominican eats.

Aug 3, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 3, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: How Brooklyn Pizzerias are Dealing with the New Pollution-Slicing Oven Regulations

Pizza parlors that use coal and wood-burning ovens must now slice pollution by 75%, which could cost a lot of dough.

Aug 2, 2023 12:38 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Documentary 'The Sun Rises in the East' Now Available Online

The documentary, which tells the story of Bed-Stuy’s pan-African cultural organization The East, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Aug 2, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Brooklyn Public Library Launches Workforce Program for Black Women with Goldman Sachs

LevelUP is a new program designed to assist Black women in Brooklyn to advance professionally and build wealth.

Aug 1, 2023 12:06 PM Read more >