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Development Site Including Crown Heights Associated Supermarket Sold for $41.5M

Hudson Companies bought the controversial site, which is slated for residential development, from Midwood Investment & Development.

Sep 1, 2021 10:42 AM Read more >

Bed-Stuy Tenants Bemoan Deterioration and Vagrants in Complex Run By Ex-Met Mo Vaughn

For residents of the Betty Shabazz Apartments in Brooklyn, a higher standard of living seemed on deck when a real estate company co-founded by former Mets first baseman Mo Vaughn acquired their 160-unit affordable housing complex in 2010.

Sep 1, 2021 8:13 AM Read more >

Asase Yaa Marks 10th Anniversary of Arts Outreach Program With Programs in Three Brooklyn Schools

The classes will include Djembe drum and drumline classes, along with African, Jazz, Hip Hop, Afro beat, and contemporary modern dance classes.

Aug 31, 2021 5:30 PM Read more >

Richard Wright Haikus on Display on Brooklyn Streets

The haikus are being displayed through a series of murals on Brooklyn buildings, celebrating Wrights short poems.

Aug 31, 2021 2:19 PM Read more >

Serial Burglar Sentenced for Three Brooklyn Break-Ins

A Staten Island man has been sentenced for up to 12 years for breaking into three Brooklyn apartments

Aug 31, 2021 10:31 AM Read more >

Family Enrichment Centers to Expand Across Eight New BK Neighborhoods

Opponents welcome the resources, but not the child welfare system's involvement.

Aug 31, 2021 9:28 AM Read more >

Adams, de Blasio Accepted Campaign Cash From Brooklyn Man Charged in Bank Fraud Scheme

A Brooklyn businessman recently charged in a sprawling bank fraud scheme gave political contributions to Mayor de Blasio and Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams, public records show. David Motovich, who manages Midwood Lumber & Millwork Inc.

Aug 31, 2021 7:45 AM Read more >

National Grid Avoided 'White' Neighborhoods for Pipeline, New Complaint Alleges

Brooklyn residents are asking the federal government to turn off the gas in the completed parts of the North Brooklyn pipeline, alleging new data revealing thousands of dangerous leaks in nearby National Grid pipes

Aug 30, 2021 7:04 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: BK Museum Welcomes Obama Portraits with Festival Celebrating Black Art

The official, groundbreaking paintings of Barack and Michelle Obama are on view at the BK Museum now until October 24.

Aug 30, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Heres How to Apply for Rental Assistance Before Eviction Moratorium Expires Tuesday

New Yorks eviction moratorium is expiring on August 31, and New Yorkers are being urged to apply for rental assistance from the federal fund before they risk eviction.

Aug 30, 2021 2:42 PM Read more >