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New York State Waives College Application Fees at Nearly 130 Schools

New York State Waives College Application Fees at Nearly 130 Schools

Governor Kathy Hochul announces free college applications across SUNY, CUNY and private colleges throughout October as part of New York State College Application Month.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Man Wanted For Burglarizing 2 Buildings in Borough Park

Man Wanted For Burglarizing 2 Buildings in Borough Park

Authorities say both incidents occurred at separate locations on 61st Street during the early morning hours of July 6.
5 People Involved in Car Crash in Bay Ridge

5 People Involved in Car Crash in Bay Ridge

It happened around 2:49pm at Narrows Avenue and 81st Street.
Brownsville Becomes Home to NYC’s First Stress-Free Zone For Expecting Parents

Brownsville Becomes Home to NYC’s First Stress-Free Zone For Expecting Parents

The Neighborhood Stress-Free Zone program will provide maternal health support for expectant mothers in Brownsville to reduce birth inequities.
New York Pushes For Online Accountability With New Transparency Law

New York Pushes For Online Accountability With New Transparency Law

Attorney General Letitia James launched the enforcement of the “Stop Hiding Hate” Act, compelling social media companies to report how they handle hate speech, misinformation and harassment online.
Hundreds of Native Trees Added to Brooklyn's Prospect Park

Hundreds of Native Trees Added to Brooklyn's Prospect Park

About 60 Prospect Park Alliance volunteers planted nearly 400 native trees and shrubs to enhance the park's tree canopy.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum Receives $100K Grant to Grow Local Culinary Residency Program

Brooklyn Children’s Museum Receives $100K Grant to Grow Local Culinary Residency Program

The grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation will help expand the museum's Culinary Residency & Incubator Support Program, which will support local food entrepreneurs in Flatbush and Central Brooklyn.
100 Teens Surprised With Laptops at Brooklyn Hackathon

100 Teens Surprised With Laptops at Brooklyn Hackathon

Over 100 Brooklyn teens joined Digital Girl, Inc.’s 2025 Hackathon at the Major R. Owens Center in Crown Heights to design community-focused apps, learn coding and receive free laptops through AT&T.
Sen. Roxanne Persaud Celebrates 10 Years of Service For Brooklyn

Sen. Roxanne Persaud Celebrates 10 Years of Service For Brooklyn

The state senator has secured over $30 million for schools, nonprofits and community services across Brooklyn over her 10-year career as a legislator.