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Navy Yard Sees Largest Growth Since World War II

Navy Yard Sees Largest Growth Since World War II

In 2018, the Yard leased a total of 480,000 square feet of space, executed 57 leases and attracted 19 new tenants

De Blasio Endorses Marijuana Legalization in NYC

Councilmember Williams called the mayor's plans “a powerful statement on the necessity of ending the destructive criminalization of marijuana.”

Rediscover the Brooklyn Library with this New Public Art Exhibit in 2019

Artist Kameelah Janan Rasheed invites Brooklynites to explore the library through a series of language-based artworks, workshops and tours
East New York Parks Get Much-Needed Renovations

East New York Parks Get Much-Needed Renovations

It has been nearly two decades since Linden Park and Cypress Hills Playground have received their last upgrades
NYCHA Tops City's 2018 Worst Landlords List

NYCHA Tops City's 2018 Worst Landlords List

NYCHA earned the top spot because of the dilapidated conditions of its buildings and the repeated failure to address lead paint and heat issues.

9 Brooklyn Hospitals to Participate in City’s New Nursing Program

The Citywide Nurse Residency will support 500 newly-hired nurses to bridge the gap between education and practice for newly-graduates.
The BK Reader Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Gifts Close to Home

The BK Reader Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Gifts Close to Home

Local holiday shopping is a great opportunity to discover unique gifts while supporting neighborhood businesses
Photos: Healthfirst Transforms Brownsville into a Ho-Ho-Healthy Village!

Photos: Healthfirst Transforms Brownsville into a Ho-Ho-Healthy Village!

Healthfirst's Third Annual Toyland spread holiday cheer with music, activities, food and toys
East Flatbush Students Find Artsy Inspiration in Opera

East Flatbush Students Find Artsy Inspiration in Opera

The multi-disciplinary arts program Time In exposes young scholars in underfunded public schools to the higher arts.
New Fort Greene Home of Center For Fiction Opens in February

New Fort Greene Home of Center For Fiction Opens in February

The center will occupy a new sprawling 17,500-square-foot facility in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn's cultural hub.