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City Bans Cigarettes, Tobacco Products from Pharmacies

Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of preventable death in New York City, causing an estimated 12,000 deaths each year.

Jan 7, 2019 4:26 PM Read more >

Bklyn Trial Begins to Halt Trump's Move to End TPS for Haitians

Brooklyn Pols rallied in support of the lawsuit which alleges that the TPS termination is racist and in violation of U.S. laws.

Jan 7, 2019 2:56 PM Read more >

Eat, Drink and Be Merry at These New Clinton Hill Spots

The new year brings with it a slate of new businesses who are set to open their doors on Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill

Jan 7, 2019 1:37 PM Read more >

New Natural Wine and Chicken Bar 'The Fly' to Open in Bed-Stuy

The team behind Bed-Stuy's Hart's is opening a new 70-seat bar specializing in natural wines and rotisserie chicken

Jan 7, 2019 12:28 PM Read more >

East NY Is Among City's Most Attractive Neighborhoods, Real Estate Analysts Say

Affordable apartments, large green spaces and free child care make East New York a neighborhood to watch

Jan 4, 2019 2:50 PM Read more >

Brownsville Creative Youth Hub Launches Paid Apprenticeship Program

Made in Brownsville is offering a three-month program to prepare young Brooklynites for careers in videography, graphic or 3D design

Jan 4, 2019 1:20 PM Read more >

Cuomo Brings L Train Shutdown to a Screeching Halt

Experts determined that the much-needed repair work could be completed on nights and weekends, with a single tube providing continued service in both directions

Jan 4, 2019 11:26 AM Read more >

Permits Filed for 5-Story Residential Building in Crown Heights

The boutique condo development, located at 669 St. Marks Avenue, will yield nine units at an average size of 1,395 square feet.

Jan 3, 2019 4:36 PM Read more >

Van Leeuwen Expands Ice Cream Empire with New Prospect Heights Outpost

The company will occupy the recently completed 550 Vanderbilt development

Jan 3, 2019 3:49 PM Read more >

NYC Public Advocate Special Election Set for February 26

The crowded race includes three Brooklyn hopefuls: Councilmembers Jumaane Williams and Rafael Espinal, as well as Assemblymember Latrice Walker

Jan 3, 2019 2:09 PM Read more >