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Five Brooklyn Designers Ready to Own The Runway

The People’s Runway on Sept. 14 will showcase the styles from Ahmrii Johnson, Daveed Baptiste, Kent Anthony, Rojin Jung and Shriya Myeni.

Aug 21, 2025 9:35 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's Top 5 Black-Owned Brunch Spots

Brunch is a religion in Brooklyn. Here are the Black-owned brunch spots that do it best.

Aug 21, 2025 8:48 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 21, 2025 2:41 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Child Falls Out of 5th Floor Window

A child was hospitalized after falling from the fifth floor of a NYCHA complex in Sheepshead Bay on Wednesday, according to FDNY and NYPD officials.

Aug 21, 2025 2:34 AM Read more >

Minors Charged in Stabbing of Man Near Bushwick Park

Residents around Maria Hernandez Park say they are stunned by the news.

Aug 21, 2025 2:26 AM Read more >

Borough President Updates Roadmap to Increase Opportunity Across Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso released the 2025 Comprehensive Plan, which includes an Access to Opportunity Index to guide investments in housing, transit, jobs and health to tackle inequities across the borough.

Aug 20, 2025 12:10 PM Read more >

United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow Returns to Brooklyn

The Pow Wow will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14 at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park.

Aug 20, 2025 10:51 AM Read more >

NYC Beaches Closed For Swimming on Wednesday And Thursday

The National Weather Service predicts large breaking waves of up to 13 feet and life-threatening rip currents even for strong swimmers.

Aug 20, 2025 9:25 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 20, 2025 5:11 AM Read more >

Bleeding Blue: Why is The NYPD Losing an Average of 300 Cops Per Month?

The NYPD faces a record exodus, with 14,500 officers gone in 4.5 years, leaving New York City vulnerable and morale at a breaking point.

Aug 20, 2025 5:09 AM Read more >