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A Rate Hike to Pay for Controversial North BK Pipeline has Been Approved

The Public Service Commission approved the rate hike for 1.9 million New York residents to pay for National Grid projects

BK's Peaches Kitchen and Bar, TAMA Sundays Named Two of City’s Best for Outdoor Dining, Open Streets

The restaurant and open streets initiatives received two of the 11 inaugural Alfresco awards celebrating the best of NYC
From Filling Up to Plugging In: Could BK Become a Hub for Electric Vehicles?

From Filling Up to Plugging In: Could BK Become a Hub for Electric Vehicles?

With local leaders and community members supporting the push toward renewable energy, Brooklyn streets may be seeing more EVs in the near future.
Last-Minute, 17-Story Crown Heights Proposal Doesn't Fly at NYC Planning Meeting

Last-Minute, 17-Story Crown Heights Proposal Doesn't Fly at NYC Planning Meeting

Developers trying to build 34-story towers at 960 Franklin Ave that would throw shade over the botanic garden attempted an 11th hour plan-change at a crucial hearing last week

Homeless NY'ers to Get Relief With Rental Voucher Increases Going Into Effect In September

While the increase in vouchers is seen as a victory for the homeless, questions remain about the City's decision to move thousands out of hotels back to congregate shelters.
Brooklyn Roasting Company, Radio Host Angela Yee Team Up for New Bed-Stuy Café

Brooklyn Roasting Company, Radio Host Angela Yee Team Up for New Bed-Stuy Café

The new café follows Yee’s partnership with the local coffee brand that urged people to get out the vote

City Pays Women $20K Less Than Men, New Report Shows

The Council released a report on pay disparities within the New York City municipal workforce
Bed-Stuy ZIP Code Has Second Lowest Vaccination Rate Citywide

Bed-Stuy ZIP Code Has Second Lowest Vaccination Rate Citywide

Residents living in Bed-Stuy's 11233 ZIP code are amongst the city's least vaccinated, City data shows.

BK Residents and Employers Split Over Vaccine Mandates for City and State Employees

Mayor de Blasio announced a new vaccine mandate for all city employees, and Gov. Cuomo followed with the same requirements for state workers. But not all Brooklynites are on board.
Shady Towers: 34-Story Crown Heights Build Bad for the Neighborhood, Deadly for the Garden, Locals Say

Shady Towers: 34-Story Crown Heights Build Bad for the Neighborhood, Deadly for the Garden, Locals Say

Opponents of the towers say the development will cause plants to die in the Botanical Garden, and will welcome more high-rises to Crown Heights.