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Crown Heights Favorite Franklin Park Closes After 12 Years

Franklin Park — the beloved Crown Heights bar that was a steady favorite among neighborhood residents — closed Sunday night after 12 and a half years in the neighborhood.

Dec 15, 2020 9:02 AM Read more >

'Way Past Due:' Brooklyn Reacts to Historic Marijuana Vote in House of Representatives

The act would expunge federal marijuana convictions and look to make sure marijuana licenses were fairly distributed

Dec 14, 2020 6:24 PM Read more >

Tax Lien Auction Must Be Eliminated, AG Urges Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council

Attorney General Letitia James is urging the mayor and City Council to reform the citys annual Tax Lien sale

Dec 14, 2020 4:02 PM Read more >

Brooklyn-Born Cardiologist Directs and Stars in Frank Sinatra Film

Rico Simonini's directorial debut Frank and Ava is now streaming, as the cardiologist keeps fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec 14, 2020 1:37 PM Read more >

New Art Gallery Focused on Artists First Shows Opens in DUMBO

Higher Pictures Generation has opened a street level exhibition space at 16 Main St

Dec 14, 2020 12:12 PM Read more >

An Angel on Earth: Heartbroken Brooklyn Family Mourns Loss of Their Matriarch to Hit-and-Run Driver

She was the glue connecting three generations of her family, forever quick with a kind word or a helping hand.

Dec 14, 2020 9:11 AM Read more >

The Clinton Hill Cafe Where You Pay What You Can Afford

The suggested donation is $5, but if you can't afford it, you're welcome to eat for free

Dec 11, 2020 7:22 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Restaurateurs Ready to Give Up With New Indoor Dining Ban

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday indoor dining would be banned in New York City starting Monday

Dec 11, 2020 7:10 PM Read more >

Documentary Chronicles Filmmakers Coronavirus Mission to Help the Homeless

Once homeless in Brooklyn, Eric Protein Moseley now uses filmmaking as an advocacy tool.

Dec 11, 2020 2:27 PM Read more >

Brownsville Mom Named 2020 Robin Hood 'Hero of New York'

Athenia Rodney stepped up for Brownsville when the pandemic hit, and in return, Brownsville stepped up for her when she needed it most

Dec 11, 2020 9:39 AM Read more >