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Free Mental Health Center Opens in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens

The center offers a variety of free therapy and group therapy options at the BKLYN Commons.
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Red Hook Initiative Celebrates 20 Years of Community Development

Red Hook Initiative Celebrates 20 Years of Community Development

The local nonprofit marks 20 years of community service and 10 years since Hurricane Sandy disaster relief.
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NYC mayor announces Street Deliveristas Hub pilot program to serve the City's food delivery workers

NYC mayor announces Street Deliveristas Hub pilot program to serve the City's food delivery workers

Hubs throughout NYC will provide food delivery workers with shelter, charging stations, rest areas and repair services for bikes
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NYCHA to Prepare Brooklyn Public Housing Developments for Winter Heating Season

NYCHA to Prepare Brooklyn Public Housing Developments for Winter Heating Season

Oct. 1, 2022, marked the official first day of winter heating season across New York City, which is in effect until May 31, 2023.
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Despite Rain, Brooklyn's Oldest Street Fair, Atlantic Antic, Showcased The Best of Local Biz, Fare and Fun

Despite Rain, Brooklyn's Oldest Street Fair, Atlantic Antic, Showcased The Best of Local Biz, Fare and Fun

Atlantic Antic was back in Brooklyn this weekend with a whole host of musical performers and other entertainment on its two main stages.
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Green-Wood Cemetery Unveils Enormous, Thought-Provoking Installation

Green-Wood Cemetery Unveils Enormous, Thought-Provoking Installation

The project, which explores the history of the cemetery and its caretakers, is called "The Remains of Winter" and was created with old trees that had to be removed from the cemetery due to damage and decay.
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Say Goodbye to Kings County Nurseries, as High-Rises Take Over

Say Goodbye to Kings County Nurseries, as High-Rises Take Over

The Kings County Nursery on New York Avenue and its parking lot are set to be replaced by a pair of seven-story apartment buildings.
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'Bed-Stuy Forever' Archives the Rich History of Black Brooklyn

'Bed-Stuy Forever' Archives the Rich History of Black Brooklyn

Bed-Stuy archivist Faith Robinson, 27, said her project is a "love letter" to her neighborhood.
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Six Months in Jail for Flatbush Landlord After Tenant Died in Fire

Six Months in Jail for Flatbush Landlord After Tenant Died in Fire

Evener Leon did not pay building utilities but instead gave tenants space heaters which resulted in a deadly 2019 fire.
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Meet One of Brooklyn's Finalists for The David Prize

Meet One of Brooklyn's Finalists for The David Prize

Velvet Ross, housing justice advocate, is one of eight Brooklyn finalists for the David Prize, a $200,000 cash award.
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