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Brooklyn NYCHA Complex Nominated for State and National Historic Registers

Brooklyn NYCHA Complex Nominated for State and National Historic Registers

Stuyvesant Gardens I in Bedford Stuyvesant is among 20 sites nominated to be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

Here's How to Score a Subsidized Art Studio in Gowanus

The nonprofit group Arts Gowanus will provide information about how to apply for subsidized artist studio spaces and a fellowship program at a Gowanus Oversight Task Force meeting on Thursday.
Brooklyn Residents Sue to Stop Rent Hikes in Rundown Apartments

Brooklyn Residents Sue to Stop Rent Hikes in Rundown Apartments

Residents of Rutland Plaza in Brownsville say the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal isn’t doing enough to protect them from a landlord who neglects repairs despite receiving public funds.
Honoring the Phillip Sisters: A Beacon of Love and Generosity in Bushwick

Honoring the Phillip Sisters: A Beacon of Love and Generosity in Bushwick

Mildred and Lula Phillips bought a rundown Bushwick building from the city in 1984. What they saw in a dilapidated property was an opportunity to foster and provide love and care for others.
Rising Ground Opens Trauma Recovery and Family Enrichment Centers in East Flatbush

Rising Ground Opens Trauma Recovery and Family Enrichment Centers in East Flatbush

The new East Flatbush centers provide free community support, mental health services, and resources for families and trauma survivors.
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Executive Director Nancy Webster to Retire After 15 Years of Leadership

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Executive Director Nancy Webster to Retire After 15 Years of Leadership

Nancy Webster to retire after 15 years of leadership, leaving a lasting impact on Brooklyn Bridge Park and its programming.
'Iftar on The Go' Brings Brooklyn's Muslim Community Together During Ramadan

'Iftar on The Go' Brings Brooklyn's Muslim Community Together During Ramadan

The Muslim American Society in Bath Beach makes sure everyone in south Brooklyn can break their fast during Ramadan.
Bay Ridge Gets Tech Savvy With a Digital Town Square

Bay Ridge Gets Tech Savvy With a Digital Town Square

The shopping experience never stops changing. As technology advances, the Bay Ridge 5th Avenue BID created a shopping app to make the experience easier for locals.
Former Teacher at Brooklyn Private School Gets 7 Years in Prison For Sexting Teens

Former Teacher at Brooklyn Private School Gets 7 Years in Prison For Sexting Teens

Winston Nguyen, a former math teacher at Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn Heights, pleaded guilty to soliciting photos and videos, and engaging in graphic conversations with six young victims.
F.E.A.S.T. Launches ‘Build Our Blocks’ Urban Planning Workshop in Crown Heights

F.E.A.S.T. Launches ‘Build Our Blocks’ Urban Planning Workshop in Crown Heights

Brooklyn residents will engage in hands-on activities, guided tours, and discussions with urban planning experts to shape the future of their neighborhoods.