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Prospect Park Gets $40M From City to Restore Children's Pool, Rose Garden and More

Prospect Park has been given a $40 million cash injection to restore important landscapes in the northeast corner of the park called the Vale.

Dec 17, 2021 12:04 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Crown Heights

Overall, crime is down in Crown Heights, but up in Brooklyn as a whole.

Dec 17, 2021 11:40 AM Read more >

Here's What BK Parents Need to Know About the New Middle and High School Admissions Process

Incoming middle schoolers can start applying the week of January 10 and incoming high schoolers can start applying the week of January 24.

Dec 17, 2021 10:42 AM Read more >

'We Are the New Flint' - NYCHA Cited Again as City's Worst Landlord

New York City’s public housing authority is still the city’s worst landlord , according to the annual list released by the Public Advocate Jumaane Williams' office Thursday, with a whopping 600,000 open requests for unfinished repairs.

Dec 17, 2021 7:04 AM Read more >

Basquiat’s Family to Exhibit Personal Collection for First Time, Presale Live This Month

The family of iconic artist Jean-Michel Basquiat will be showing their personal collection for the first time next year and are holding a ticket presale on his birthday to celebrate

Dec 16, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Supporting BK Small Businesses Is Vital to New York’s Recovery, Governor Tells Brooklyn Leaders

The success of Brooklyn’s small businesses is key to New York’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery and the state government will do everything it can to support them, Governor Kathy Hochul reiterated at Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and

Dec 16, 2021 12:39 PM Read more >

The 411 on 441 Willoughby: Residents Rally to Protect 100-Yr-Old Bed-Stuy Mansion

Here's why lifelong Willoughby Avenue residents are mobilizing around a building deeply rooted in the area's history.

Dec 16, 2021 11:10 AM Read more >

The Community Says Goodbye to Michael ‘Mr. Mentor’ Thomas

The Brownsville community is mourning the death of Michael Thomas, known as Mr. Mentor, criminal justice advocate, community activist, and retired corrections officer. He died from prostate cancer on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.

Dec 16, 2021 7:04 AM Read more >

Elected Officials Urge Mayor to Cancel Tax Lien Sale at 11th Hour

The tax lien sale is slated to take place on Dec. 17 despite political and community opposition

Dec 15, 2021 7:04 PM Read more >

BK’s Vegan ‘Boxing Rabbi’ Launches Kosher Certification Businesses

The former champ is also making a comeback to the ring.

Dec 15, 2021 5:05 PM Read more >