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Permits Filed for Five-Story Building at Crown Heights Associated Supermarket Site

Neighbors fought for the inclusion of the Associated Supermarket in the new development

Nov 16, 2021 10:46 AM Read more >

De Blasio Said East New York’s Rezoning Would Spur Industrial Jobs Boom. That Hasn’t Happened.

After 64 years in the East New York Industrial Business Zone (IBZ), Brooklyn’s last union lighting shop is packing up and moving to Long Island.

Nov 16, 2021 6:47 AM Read more >

Most BK Residents Aren't Voting in Local Elections. That's a Problem for BK Dems, New Vice Chair Says.

In Brooklyn, only about 21 percent of registered voters came out for local elections. In Staten Island, that number was 30 percent.

Nov 15, 2021 6:30 PM Read more >

Flatbush Ave Co-Named Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Blvd in Honor of Haitian Immigrant and Founder of Chicago

A co-naming ceremony was held on Sunday by Councilmember Mathieu Eugene

Nov 15, 2021 4:20 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Orgs, City Partner to Help Haitian NYers Apply for Temporary Protected Status

The organizations have launched a new clinical program to assist Haitian New Yorkers in Brooklyn with the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) application process

Nov 15, 2021 1:42 PM Read more >

Here’s Where You Can Get a Free Turkey in Brooklyn this Thanksgiving

A number of local organizations are holding free turkey giveaways over the next week to make sure everyone can have a traditional meal this Thanksgiving

Nov 15, 2021 12:39 PM Read more >

Is Brooklyn in the House? Its Politicians Certainly Are.

When she took the stage at a recent reception for the Brooklyn Democratic Party, Gov. Kathy Hochul could not ignore the evidence gathered before her. “Anyone on the stage not from Brooklyn?” Ms.

Nov 15, 2021 6:45 AM Read more >

As Jumaane Williams Announces 'Miracle Baby,' Office Releases Deep-Dive Report Into NYC's Problem Caring for Black Moms

In NYC, Black babies are three times more likely to die in their first year of life than white babies, the report states

Nov 12, 2021 7:38 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

Crime is down in Prospect Heights, but up in Brooklyn as a whole.

Nov 12, 2021 6:03 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Boxer Cesar 'Rainman' Francis Wants to Be 'More Than a Fighter'

The undefeated Boxer from Flatbush says he hopes to be a champion in both professional boxing and in his Brooklyn community.

Nov 12, 2021 3:48 PM Read more >