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'Little Mermaid' Star Awards $10K Scholarship to Brooklyn Singer

Melodee Pouponneau, a former student at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, will receive $10,000 for her college education from Halle Bailey.

Oct 7, 2023 6:13 AM Read more >

Ample Hills Creamery and 4 More Eateries Sign Leases at Industry City

Additions include the Campus’ first-ever full-service restaurant and New York’s first sake brewery.

Oct 7, 2023 6:08 AM Read more >

A Growing Chorus of Residents Say Open Streets Closes Mobility for Too Many

Some elderly and handicapped residents say the city’s failure to make sure all streets are safe for the elderly and disabled is ageism and ableism.

Oct 6, 2023 10:49 AM Read more >

How to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Brooklyn

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 9 with several events in the borough.

Oct 6, 2023 10:29 AM Read more >

Frank James Sentenced to Life in Prison for Sunset Park Subway Mass Shooting

Defendant fired 32 rounds, wounding 10 victims before his gun jammed on crowded N train subway car

Oct 6, 2023 10:11 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Oct 6, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Gains New 121-Unit Affordable Housing Development

Herkimer Gardens offers affordable and supportive homes for older New Yorkers, a health care facility, and food pantry

Oct 5, 2023 2:27 PM Read more >

Advocates Demand Review of One Brooklyn Health System After CEO is Ousted

Local healthcare workers, politicians and labor unions are calling for a restructuring of One Brooklyn Health after the board chairman allegedly removed the CEO without consulting stakeholders.

Oct 5, 2023 12:41 PM Read more >

BK Borough President Releases Comprehensive Plan For Brooklyn

The more than 200-page plan focuses on addressing housing and public health issues throughout the borough.

Oct 5, 2023 12:24 PM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Oct 5, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >