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The Nonprofit Fighting to Preserve East New York's Historic Buildings and History

The Nonprofit Fighting to Preserve East New York's Historic Buildings and History

Several sites in the rezoning area are vulnerable to demolition, says Preserving East New York (PENY).
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Flatbush Landlord Indicted for Manslaughter in Connection with Fire That Killed Tenant

Flatbush Landlord Indicted for Manslaughter in Connection with Fire That Killed Tenant

Evener Leon allegedly rented out unsafe rooms in an illegally subdivided apartment
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Grandma Hanging on in 5-Year Battle Against 'Audacious' Bed-Stuy Landlord

After five years, one tenant — a grandma named Ava Pennie — is still hanging on in the fight against a Bed-Stuy landlord accused of harassment.
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Borough President Candidates On Making a Greener Brooklyn

Inequality plagues the borough’s park system.
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Inside the Brooklyn Fridge That Started a Mutual Aid Movement

Inside the Brooklyn Fridge That Started a Mutual Aid Movement

Anarchists were behind New York City's first community fridge, and now support a network of more than 100 friendly fridges in NY and NJ, plus advise on many more nationwide and beyond.
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PHOTOS: Families Flock to Crown Heights to Celebrate Holi

PHOTOS: Families Flock to Crown Heights to Celebrate Holi

More than 100 people turned out to Brooklyn Children's Museum last weekend to celebrate the Indian holiday of love: Holi.
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Carpenters Team Up With Catholic Charities to Hand Out Food in Brooklyn

Carpenters Team Up With Catholic Charities to Hand Out Food in Brooklyn

The New York City District Council of Carpenters partnered with Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens to distribute almost 10,000 meals to families in need
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Brooklyn Rents Hit 10-Year Low

Brooklyn Rents Hit 10-Year Low

Rents in Brooklyn fell 10% year-on-year in the first quarter of the 2021, new data from Streeteasy shows
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More than 80 Holocaust Survivors Vaccinated Against COVID-19 in Their Brooklyn Homes

More than 80 Holocaust Survivors Vaccinated Against COVID-19 in Their Brooklyn Homes

UJA-Federation of New York saw a need in the community and immediately stepped up to serve some of our most vulnerable seniors
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Robert Cornegy: The Borough President Job Isn’t Ceremonial But Requires Expertise

The City Councilman makes his case to help Brooklyn recover from the pandemic.
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