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New Resident-Powered Audits Take Aim at NYCHA’s Repair and Eviction Process

Two new resident-powered audits will examine the repair process and eviction rates in NYCHA developments.

Feb 27, 2023 1:25 PM Read more >

Ahoy Brooklyn! EDC Announces New Ferry Route from Bay Ridge to Wall Street

Brooklynites will soon have a new transit option for their morning commute to Manhattan.

Feb 27, 2023 9:48 AM Read more >

New Yorkers get Cannabis Convictions Cleared in Brooklyn

Ayr Wellness is helping to clear the records of people with past cannabis convictions.

Feb 27, 2023 9:44 AM Read more >

Sal’s Pizzeria Closes After 66 Years of Serving Carroll Gardens

One by one, customers shuffled inside of Sal’s Pizzeria on Court Street to order their favorite pizza one last time.

Feb 27, 2023 9:39 AM Read more >

Police: Suspect at Large After Double Stabbing in Brooklyn

Two men were sent to the hospital after being stabbed at the intersection of Parade Place and Caton Avenue.

Feb 27, 2023 9:36 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Feb 27, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Two Shot, 2 Stabbed Across NYC Overnight: Cops

One victim is in critical condition after the violent stabbing.

Feb 26, 2023 12:36 PM Read more >

Who’s Spending $1 Million to Attack This Struggling Hospital?

A group called Save Maimonides has financed a relentless, monthslong campaign to disparage a struggling Brooklyn medical center. Is this the best way to fix the hospital?

Feb 26, 2023 12:33 PM Read more >

More Than $8M Seized In Illegal NYC Pot Shop Crackdowns: Cops

Inspections increased 129% and criminal summonses rose 171% since a taskforce began in November.

Feb 25, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Sunken sailboats finally removed from Sheepshead Bay

New York City Parks took to Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn to remove some sunken sailboats. Most of the derelict sailboats have been sunken for many years. Abandoned boats are among the biggest problems in the city's waterways.

Feb 25, 2023 8:27 AM Read more >