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Coney Island Adds Affordable Housing

BFC Partners, a Brooklyn-based real estate firm, started construction on Coney Phase III, which will add 420 affordable housing units on Surf Avenue.

Jul 29, 2025 10:02 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Rooftop Bars

Whether you're craving skyline selfies, spicy margaritas or DJ-fueled sundowners, Brooklyn’s rooftops serve it all, with views.

Jul 29, 2025 9:21 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jul 29, 2025 3:27 AM Read more >

Man Wanted in Sheepshead Bay Armed Robbery

Police say a man entered a store on 21-09 Avenue U Near East 21st Street and forcefully removed jewelry from a store worker.

Jul 29, 2025 3:25 AM Read more >

Bushwick Shooting Leaves One Wounded, One in Custody

According to the NYPD, it happened just after 5:00am at 182 Wilson Ave.

Jul 29, 2025 3:21 AM Read more >

NYC Gives $1M to Ease Strain on Packed Animal Shelter System

The Animal Care Center of New York City, a nonprofit contracted by the city, is at capacity.

Jul 28, 2025 10:38 AM Read more >

Cyclists Getting Hurt From Mysterious String on Marine Parkway Bridge

Cyclicts are reporting being hurt after riding into string drawn at neck- and head-level across the Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge, according to the Gothamist.

Jul 28, 2025 10:18 AM Read more >

Good day, Brooklyn!

Jul 28, 2025 5:07 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Teen Discovered Wounded in Unexplained Shooting

An 18-year-old was found shot in the leg outside a Brooklyn apartment building early Sunday, sparking a police search for the gunman behind the mysterious Ocean Hill shooting.

Jul 28, 2025 5:05 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Teens Busted For Assaulting Police Near Coney Island Boardwalk

Two Brooklyn teens were cuffed after allegedly assaulting three officers who responded to a late-night brawl near the Coney Island boardwalk, just steps from the iconic Nathan’s hot dog stand.

Jul 28, 2025 4:59 AM Read more >