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Giant Letter Handed to FDNY by North Brooklyn Pipeline Protestors: 'Deny the Permits'

The protestors are asking the FDNY to block permits that would allow gas to be trucked into a National Grid facility in Greenpoint
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With No Money In Budget, NYPD Seeking Volunteers And Supplies For Citywide Graffiti Cleanup Day On April 10

With No Money In Budget, NYPD Seeking Volunteers And Supplies For Citywide Graffiti Cleanup Day On April 10

The NYPD is rolling out a new campaign to combat a big rise in graffiti across the city. But since there's no budget for it , the department is asking New Yorkers for help, CBS2's Andrea Grymes reported Wednesday.
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Medgar Evers College President Rudolph Crew Has Left His Post After Facing Widespread Criticism

Medgar Evers College President Rudolph Crew Has Left His Post After Facing Widespread Criticism

Crew, who has faced high levels of criticism over his governance of the school, will be replaced by Dr. Denise Maybank as interim president
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BRIC Announces Slate of Jazz Legends to Headline Sixth Annual JazzFest

BRIC Announces Slate of Jazz Legends to Headline Sixth Annual JazzFest

The three night virtual event will be held from April 8 through April 10
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An American Portrait: Public Art Installation at Prospect Park Examines Themes of American Life

An American Portrait: Public Art Installation at Prospect Park Examines Themes of American Life

A large-scale public art display built on a truck was on show at Prospect Park over the weekend
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The Stakes of the 960 Franklin Avenue Proposal on Crown Heights

The Stakes of the 960 Franklin Avenue Proposal on Crown Heights

The 960 Franklin Avenue development proposal only made it past the first step of the city's uniform land use review process (ULURP) before it tried to change course.
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How Does the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Compare to Other Coronavirus Vaccines? 4 Questions Answered

How Does the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Compare to Other Coronavirus Vaccines? 4 Questions Answered

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose.
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Vaccine Update in Brooklyn

Vaccine Update in Brooklyn

Medgar Evers College vaccination site is now open to all Brooklyn residents eligible to get vaccinated
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Brownsville Man Indicted for Murders of 3 Women in NYCHA’s Woodson Houses

Kevin Gavin was arrested in January by investigators from NYPD’s 73rd Precinct in connection with the 3 murders
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Commander of East New York’s 75th Precinct to Be Transferred Following Community Complaints

Commander of East New York’s 75th Precinct to Be Transferred Following Community Complaints

Inspector John Mastronardi will be transferred to the Chief of Detectives’ office
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