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Brooklyn Artist Láolú Debuts Breonna Taylor Piece Interpreted With Yoruba Designs to be Sold in Charity Auction

The Nigerian-born artist’s interpretation of a Breonna Taylor sculpture is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s this month, with proceeds going to the Breonna Taylor Foundation.

Dec 13, 2021 12:38 PM Read more >

Detectives Probe Two Early-Morning Brooklyn Shootings That Left Man Dead, Another Critically Injured

Police are investigating two deadly Brooklyn shootings early Sunday morning that claimed the life of a 31-year-old man and left a second victim fighting for his life.

Dec 13, 2021 7:03 AM Read more >

7 Ways to Support BK Businesses Without Spending Any Money

There are so many more ways to support local Brooklyn businesses than simply spending money. Your influence, voice and even patience can have a huge impact on our local economy. Here's how.

Dec 10, 2021 6:53 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

Overall, crime is up in Brownsville, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Dec 10, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

East Flatbush Residents Celebrate 25th Street’s New Historic District Marker

The marker was installed this week, a year after the district was designated as historic by the City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission

Dec 10, 2021 2:59 PM Read more >

Should Atlantic Ave Have a New Cycleway and More Pedestrian Space?

Advocacy group Transportation Alternatives has released a proposal that would create more open space and safe cycling areas along the Atlantic Ave corridor

Dec 10, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

800,000 Noncitizen New Yorkers Can Now Vote in City Elections

The City Council approved a new law Thursday giving noncitizens who can legally live and work in the US the right to vote

Dec 10, 2021 9:35 AM Read more >

Incoming NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks Promises "Change Is Coming"

During an impassioned speech Thursday morning, incoming schools chancellor David C.

Dec 10, 2021 7:03 AM Read more >

Letitia James Suspends Run for Governor, Seeks Reelection as State AG

James announced she would be halting the run the same day she announced she is seeking former President Trump’s testimony in a civil investigation

Dec 9, 2021 12:42 PM Read more >

Fort Greene Wrestles Over Parking Spots Vs. Safety After Baby Killed in Wrong-Way Crash

Plans have been drawn to convert part of Gates Ave. into a car-free zone to improve safety. But some Fort Greene residents say the move would remove too many parking spots.

Dec 9, 2021 9:14 AM Read more >