A Friend's Plea To Eric Adams: We Don't Need More Cops

Coach Coop says that Brooklyn's young men of color need support, not cops. He hopes he can convince a friend; Mayor Eric Adams.

Bed-Stuy Council Member Continues 'Wellness Wednesday' Giveaways

Newly-elected Councilmember Chi Ossé is continuing a weekly giveaway Robert Cornegy Jr. started during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bed-Stuy-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Help Choose How $1M Is Spent In Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights: Budget

Council Member Chi Ossé is bringing back a program that lets District 36 residents choose what city projects to fund in their neighborhood.

Eric Adams Calls 911 To Report Assault 1st Day As Mayor: Reports

“Once a transit cop always a transit cop,” Adams said before reporting the fight near Kosciuszko Street station, according to reports.

Council Member Cornegy Bids Farewell To Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights

The council member, who will leave office at the end of the year, held his last grocery giveaway and a farewell celebration on Wednesday.

Bed-Stuy Cops Arrest Dad Over Parked Car He Didn't Own: Suit

Keith Gadson was handcuffed and arrested in front of his 13-year-old son for failing to move a car he didn't own, a new lawsuit contends.

Bed-Stuy-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Bed-Stuy-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Antonio Reynoso Wins Brooklyn Borough President Race: Projections

Democratic nominee Antonio Reynoso held 74 percent of the vote as results rolled in Tuesday, according to the New York Times.

Brooklyn City Council District 36 Race: Chi Ossé Elected

The local organizer and Democratic nominee was the only name on the ballot for the Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights district.

Journalists Stage Stake Out At Adams' Bed-Stuy Apartment: Report

Reporters with Curbed caught Eric Adams parking illegally and driving on the sidewalk in the two times he stopped by his Brooklyn apartment.

EPA Will Investigate North Brooklyn Pipeline Approval: Activists

The federal agency, responding to a complaint from activists, said they will look into whether the project got proper review.

Brooklyn Borough President Race: Reynoso Faces 3 Challengers

Brooklynites will vote this fall in the general elections for borough president, mayor and other offices. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Brooklyn District 36 City Council Race: Ossé Runs Unopposed

New Yorkers will vote this fall in the general elections for City Council, mayor and other offices. Patch is profiling each candidate.

Bed-Stuy-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In August: Feds

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Rental Arrears Down In Brooklyn: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Brooklyn rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Brooklyn Council Member To Join Biden Administration: Report

Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel is slated to become the regional director of the federal department of Housing and Urban Development.

Eric Adams Townhouse Trouble Continues With DOB, Tax Docs: Report

Adams hasn't responded to a DOB complaint about the Bed-Stuy home and said a "mistake" led to tax filings irregularities, The CITY reports.

Bed-Stuy-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In July: Feds

The Kings County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

Activists Appeal To Biden In North Brooklyn Pipeline Fight

Activists sent a letter to federal officials this week claiming National Grid violated the Civil Rights Act in their pipeline project.

Bed-Stuy Lost 22K Black Residents, Gained 30K Whites This Decade

The white population more than doubled in both east and west Bed-Stuy between 2010 and 2020, according to new census data.

Rate Hike Funding Controversial North Brooklyn Pipeline Approved

Activists have called for a "gas bill strike" against the National Grid rate hike, which was approved by a state agency this week.

Bed-Stuy-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Brooklyn Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Bed-Stuy residents.

Thousands Of Documents On Brooklyn Police Misconduct Released: DA

The more than 10,000 letters prepared by the Brooklyn DA track allegations that might hurt specific officers' credibility on the stand.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Brooklyn

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Affordable Housing Apartments Open in Brooklyn: Cuomo

Edwin's Place offers supportive and affordable housing. A majority of apartments are reserved for people who have experienced homelessness.

Bill Named For Slain Bed-Stuy Teen To Be Reintroduced In Congress

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has been trying to pass the anti-gun trafficking bill since 2015. She announced its reintroduction in Brooklyn.

Bed-Stuy Got Millions In NYC's 2022 Budget: Here's Where

The city's new $99 billion budget includes millions of dollars heading to the Bed-Stuy area. Here are a few notable projects.

Bed-Stuy Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Brooklyn decreased recently.

Antonio Reynoso Wins Brooklyn Borough President Primary Race

Reynoso held nearly 55 percent of the vote after ranked-choice results and a preliminary count of absentee ballots, numbers show.

Chi Ossé Wins Brooklyn District 36 City Council Race

Ossé held 57 percent of the vote after ranked-choice results and a preliminary absentee ballot count, numbers show.

Brooklyn Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Bed-Stuy area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Brooklyn District 36 City Council Race: Chi Ossé Takes Early Lead

Ossé's lead is based only on people's first choices, and only for votes cast in-person. Full results will likely take weeks.

Bed-Stuy Council Candidate Offers Apology For Offensive Tweets

Chi Ossé, a progressive candidate in the race for the 36th District, is under fire for tweets about women, religious groups and others.

BK Borough President Race: Lamor Miller-Whitehead Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots in June for City Council, borough president and other offices. Brooklyn Patch is profiling each candidate.

Brooklyn Borough President Race: Antonio Reynoso Seeks Office

New Yorkers get to cast ballots in June for City Council, borough president and other offices. Brooklyn Patch is profiling each candidate.

Brooklyn Borough President Race: Kim Council Seeks Office

New Yorkers get to cast ballots in June for City Council, borough president and other offices. Brooklyn Patch is profiling each candidate.

Brooklyn Borough President Race: Robert E. Cornegy Jr. Seeks Seat

New Yorkers get to cast ballots in June for City Council, borough president and other offices. Brooklyn Patch is profiling each candidate.