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Dream for a Bushwick Block: Four Gardens United, Stronger Together

Four green spaces on Grove, Goodwin and Greene in Bushwick are strengthening their bonds for a better future
5 Takeaways From the Final Sunday of Campaigning in N.Y.C.

5 Takeaways From the Final Sunday of Campaigning in N.Y.C.

On the last day of early voting before Tuesday's primary in New York City, the eight leading Democratic candidates sprinted across the boroughs on Sunday, stopping at the usual rally points like churches, parks and barbecues, as they tried to lure mo

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

Overall, crime is up in East New York, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
Lefferts Historic House $2.5M Restoration Begins As 2 New Attractions Unveiled at Prospect Park

Lefferts Historic House $2.5M Restoration Begins As 2 New Attractions Unveiled at Prospect Park

The restoration of the historic building started as Juneteenth Way was unveiled alongside a site-specific photography exhibit by Jamel Shabazz
Housing, Health and Legal Help Coming to Bed-Stuy With COVID-19 Vaccine and Resource Fair

Housing, Health and Legal Help Coming to Bed-Stuy With COVID-19 Vaccine and Resource Fair

Housing Preservation and Development is kicking off its Outreach Van season with a full calendar of events across New York City neighborhoods

Brooklyn Botanic Garden to Get Lit Up This Winter With Dazzling Light Installation

Lightscape will run from Nov. 19 through Jan. 9
15-year-old stabbed to death during fight over parking spot in Brooklyn: Police

15-year-old stabbed to death during fight over parking spot in Brooklyn: Police

A teenager was stabbed to death during an apparent dispute with a man over a parking spot in Brooklyn, according to police. Officials say the incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, in front of 158 Decatur Ave.
Three Brooklyn Parks Renamed in Honor of Prominent Black New Yorkers

Three Brooklyn Parks Renamed in Honor of Prominent Black New Yorkers

Prospect Park Bandshell, Underhill Playground and Middleton Playground have all been renamed in honor of prominent Black New Yorkers
Brownsville, Ocean Hill Students Rally at Borough Hall, Call for Funding for Healthy Food

Brownsville, Ocean Hill Students Rally at Borough Hall, Call for Funding for Healthy Food

The students called on local leaders for funding for eight fresh food farm stands across underserved Brooklyn neighborhoods
Bed-Stuy Raises $11K to Transform 'Underused Gem' Jackie Robinson Park for the Summer

Bed-Stuy Raises $11K to Transform 'Underused Gem' Jackie Robinson Park for the Summer

Bed-Stuy came together, donating more than what was asked to provide free programming at Jackie Robinson Park Playground this summer