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Brooklyn's Haitian Community Eager to Contact Loved Ones Impacted By Earthquake in Island Nation

Haitians in Flatbush's Little Haiti are trying to stay in contact with their friends and family following Saturday's devastating earthquake. The numbers are likely to rise throughout the weeks as rescue efforts continue throughout the country.

Aug 16, 2021 8:13 AM Read more >

How BK Cartoonist Liana Finck Does 'The New Yorker,' Instagram and Park Slope Micro-Politics

'Instagram's favorite cartoonist' Liana Finck navigates Brooklyn neighbors, comment sections and how to sell cartoons ahead of her upcoming Manhattan gallery show

Aug 13, 2021 7:45 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Legendary Roots Bloom in Brooklyn at BRIC Summer Concert Series

The Roots were named one of the greatest live bands around by Rolling Stone magazine

Aug 13, 2021 5:07 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Just 2,000 Residents Shy of its All Time Population High in 1950

New census data released on Thursday shows the borough and city has experienced rapid growth over the past 10 years

Aug 13, 2021 2:52 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

Overall, crime is down in East New York, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Aug 13, 2021 12:53 PM Read more >

Building Starts on 11 Bed-Stuy Homes To Be Part of Affordable Homeownership Program

The 11 new homes will bring 31 new residential units to the neighborhood

Aug 13, 2021 11:16 AM Read more >

Third Victim Dies in Brooklyn Shooting With Possible Links to Gang Strife in Jamaica

He was shot in the neck and chest — one of five men struck when gunfire erupted Sunday at the Brooklyn Garden Event Space on Wortman Ave. and Sheffield Ave. in East New York. Nash was one of two shot inside the event space.

Aug 13, 2021 9:16 AM Read more >

Prospect Park to Host Experimental Opera For and About Trees

Kamala Sankarams first public artwork, which is centered on trees, is called The Last Stand and will be installed in the park in September

Aug 12, 2021 7:49 PM Read more >

A Rate Hike to Pay for Controversial North BK Pipeline has Been Approved

The Public Service Commission approved the rate hike for 1.9 million New York residents to pay for National Grid projects

Aug 12, 2021 5:19 PM Read more >

BK's Peaches Kitchen and Bar, TAMA Sundays Named Two of Citys Best for Outdoor Dining, Open Streets

The restaurant and open streets initiatives received two of the 11 inaugural Alfresco awards celebrating the best of NYC

Aug 12, 2021 11:56 AM Read more >