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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 >

Historic Grand Prospect Hall to Become Low-Scale Residential Building, Amidst Public Outcry

The building, which was first built in 1892, is currently being demolished after it was sold earlier this year

Aug 30, 2021 1:25 PM Read more >

Crunching the COVID-19 Numbers: NYC Sees Stabilizing Spread, But Major Hot Spots Emerge

Every major indicator New York City uses to track the spread of COVID-19 points to a stabilizing situation across the Five Boroughs — but the danger is far from over.

Aug 30, 2021 7:45 AM Read more >

Calling All BK Nonprofits: Robin Hood Opens 50 New $25K Awards for Orgs Helping Parents

Robin Hood is acknowledging all the different support networks that go into early childhood development: from mental health providers, to food pantries, educators, childcare, immigration advocates, mutual aid networks and more

Aug 27, 2021 7:26 PM Read more >

Haitian Festival in BK Celebrates Song, Dance and Tradition in Honor of Those Lost

This weekend, the third annual Festival Minokan will be held in Brooklyn, celebrating songs, dance, drumming and traditions of Haiti.

Aug 27, 2021 7:07 PM Read more >