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Flatbush Residents Speak Out on Preservation of African Burial Ground

By: Christopher Edwards Flatbush residents on Saturday were given the chance to share their ideas for the future of the Flatbush African...

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DevelopmentNewsPropertyReal EstateResident Issues

Residents of Crown Heights Oppose Rezoning Plan for High-Rise Development

By: Megan McGibney Dozens of Brooklyn residents testified against a developer’s plan to build a residential tower that would cast a...

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Arts and CultureEducationEvents

Monthly Book Club Advocates for Diverse Literature

By: Brianna Robles When was the last time you picked up a good book for pleasure? And one that helped you understand a different culture,...

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News

City Introduces Drone Alerts to Enhance Flood Zone Safety

By: Shenal Tissera New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said his administration will send out drones to broadcast safety messages to...

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BusinessDining

Red Hook Welcomes New Heirloom Bourbon, Six Years in the Making

By: Hannah Berman The seeds for Baby Jane, a new heirloom corn-based bourbon, were sown in 2012. Back then, Red Hook’s Widow Jane...

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DevelopmentHomeowner IssuesPolitics

Salazar Demands Halt to Home Flipping and ICE Detention Practices

By: Christopher Edwards State Senator Julia Salazar, who represents the state’s 18th District comprising portions of Bushwick and Cypress...

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EventsSports

Field Lockout Forces Caribbean Soccer League to Cancel Season

By: Christopher Edwards There will be no goals and penalty shots made during a popular soccer tournament in Flatbush this year. The...

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Events

Williamsburg Hosts Hilarious and Quirky Improv Festival

By: Tony Lipka The Brooklyn Comedy Collective held its third annual Fun and Dumb Improv Festival from July 11 through July 14, where...

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DevelopmentEducationNews

Teachers Speak Up For Principal Facing ‘Unfair’ Accusations of Creating Hostile Environment

By: Megan McGibney After a public display of teacher and staff outrage against a new principal at a Bushwick middle school a few weeks...

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News

Clinton Hill Residents Live in Fear After Spate of Shootings

By: C.Zawadi Morris Around 70 Clinton Hill residents gathered at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Hall Street Tuesday evening to express...

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