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MoCADA Award Will Fund Group Show Exploring Communication in Black Community

MoCADA will use the 2021 Art Dealers Association of America Foundation grant to fund the show, Ways & Means

Dec 20, 2021 11:01 AM Read more >

Southeast Brooklyn Residents Want Mayor-Elect Adams to Give Them Fast Ferry Service

Brooklyn community leaders huddled in the blistering cold at the entrance to Canarsie Pier on Dec. 19 to say they will not be forgotten in their pursuit of fast ferry service.

Dec 20, 2021 7:03 AM Read more >

3 of the City's Worst Landlords Own Properties in Brooklyn

At least three of the five worst private landlords ranked in the public advocates annual list for 2021 have one or more properties in Brooklyn

Dec 17, 2021 7:54 PM Read more >

8 Things to Do With Kids in Brooklyn This Winter Recess

Finding activities to keep kids busy during the school break is almost as high a priority as finding the gifts that will keep them happy come Christmas Day

Dec 17, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

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 >