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Fort Greene Activists Continue to Defend Local Park From City's Redesign Plan

Fort Greene Activists Continue to Defend Local Park From City's Redesign Plan

The Parks DepartmentÂ’s $10.5 million plan would remove 83 trees to make way for a paved plaza
Flatbush NYPD Precinct Accused of Using Racist Imagery in "Challenge Coins"

Flatbush NYPD Precinct Accused of Using Racist Imagery in "Challenge Coins"

The 67th precinct in East Flatbush finds itself on the defensive regarding coins employing the nickname "Fort Jah"
Bed-Stuy Residents Demand More Trash Cans to Tackle Mounting Rubbish Problem

Bed-Stuy Residents Demand More Trash Cans to Tackle Mounting Rubbish Problem

Residents of the Brooklyn neighborhood are asking the city to put more trash cans in high use areas where trash has started piling up
Brooklyn Residents Fear the End of Enhanced Unemployment Payment

Brooklyn Residents Fear the End of Enhanced Unemployment Payment

With the $600 a week extended unemployment coming to an end tomorrow, Brooklyn residents are left confused by Government inaction
Social Democrats' Election Successes Strike a Nerve for a Brooklyn Councilmember

Social Democrats' Election Successes Strike a Nerve for a Brooklyn Councilmember

A "gentrification movement" with a political agenda is behind the wave of Black progressive victories, says the council majority leader
Brooklyn North Patrol Gets its First Female Commander

Brooklyn North Patrol Gets its First Female Commander

Asst. Chief Judith Harrison says she's ready to tackle the surge of violence in the northern half of Brooklyn

Brooklyn 2020 Primary Election Results are In! (So far)

Mail-in ballots are still being counted. But it was a good night for incumbents, with one surprising upset...
Mayor, Cops Agree 'There's Not Much We Can Do' About Illegal Fireworks

Mayor, Cops Agree 'There's Not Much We Can Do' About Illegal Fireworks

A new task force will focus on suppliers, but officers on the ground are busy addressing a rise in gun violence, the mayor said.
Mayor de Blasio: Alternate Side Parking Now Reduced to Once Weekly

Mayor de Blasio: Alternate Side Parking Now Reduced to Once Weekly

Also under these new parking regulations, streets in the five boroughs will be cleaned no more than once a week.
Flatbush Sees Most Fireworks-Related Noise Complaints, as NYC Skies Light Up Through the Night

Flatbush Sees Most Fireworks-Related Noise Complaints, as NYC Skies Light Up Through the Night

A boom in illegal rooftop fireworks displays has led to a boom in 311 noise complaints in all five boroughs