Chi Ossé Maintains Bed-Stuy City Council Seat: Election 2023

Bed-Stuy representative Chi Ossé maintained his seat on City Council in an uncontested race.

Driver Was Drunk When She Hit A Pedestrian, Cyclist In Bed-Stuy: NYPD

A 20-year-old accused of slamming into a pedestrian and cyclist in Brooklyn was speeding and had been drinking, police said.

Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Delayed Until Spring Spring: Elected

A much anticipated protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn won't be installed until at least the spring, Council Member Ossé said.

Driver Strikes Pedestrian, Cyclist In Bed-Stuy, Police Say

A 20-year-old driver was taken into custody after she slammed into a pedestrian and cyclist Sunday night, police said.

Elderly Woman Killed, Struck By Two Hit-And-Run Drivers In BK: NYPD

Two back-to-back hit-and-run drivers struck a 79-year-old woman crossing the street in Bed-Stuy Thursday evening.

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens For First-Time Buyers In Bed-Stuy

Houses in Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights hit the affordable housing lottery for buyers making as little as 90 percent of area median income.

Bed-Stuy 2023 Election Guide: Candidates, How To Vote

Here's what you need to know before voting in Bed-Stuy in the 2023 General Election.

Major Crime Down 24 Percent In One Bed-Stuy Precinct, Data Show

Every major crime has decreased in Bed-Stuy's 81st Precinct this year as compared to the same period in 2022.

Food Bazaar Reopens Near Bed-Stuy, Bushwick

Food Bazaar will reopen on Myrtle Avenue after closing for redevelopment in 2021.

BK Man Arrested Months After Bed-Stuy Shooting: NYPD

The arrest comes months after a 29-year-old was found dead at Brooklyn's Vernon Houses.

NYPD Driver Arrested After Striking, Killing Child In BK, Cops Say

A woman was charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian after she fatally struck a 7-year-old riding a scooter in Fort Greene, police say.

Korean Street Food Pop-Up To Open Permanent Spot In Bed-Stuy

Sonbul will turn its pop-up at Burly Coffee into a daily dinner service, serving Korean street and comfort food like a Korean cheesesteak.

Rats In Bed-Stuy NYCHA Apartment Terrorize Tenant: Report

The tenant says she overwhelmed daily with rats, and despite 20 visits from exterminators, she says they're still a daily horror.

Spend $1 Million In Bed-Stuy Funds With Participatory Budgeting

Bed-Stuy can once again decide how to spend $1 million in city bucks — here's how to submit a project for participatory budgeting.

Developer Plans 54-Unit Building In Bed-Stuy: Report

City officials preliminarily approved plans to transform a Brooklyn manufacturing building into a mixed-use project with 54 units.

Ryan Carson's Suspected Killer Could Face 25 Years To Life: BK DA

An 18-year-old is being held without bail after prosectors say he stabbed beloved advocate Ryan Carson in Bed-Stuy.

Bed-Stuy Businesses: New Blink Fitness, Bond Vet Open In Brooklyn

A new veterinary clinic opened on Fulton Street, a new Blink location prepped for opening on Broadway.

Workers Decry ‘Sweatshop’ Conditions From BK Hospital Laundry Service

Workers say it's time to cut ties with NYU Langone's laundry service provider.

Brooklyn Public House Reopening In Bed-Stuy As The Swan

It seems Brooklyn Public House's Bed-Stuy location —​ which opened in March and has since closed — rebranded as "The Swan."

Woman Fatally Struck After Falling At Bed-Stuy Crosswalk: NYPD

The woman tripped before she was struck by a car while crossing Broadway in Brooklyn, police said.

New 4-Story Residential Building Coming To Bed-Stuy

Permits have been filed to enlarge a Jefferson Avenue single-family building to add seven more units of housing, according to city records.

Bed-Stuy Native To Open Vegetarian Eatery: Report

The founder of Sincerely, Tommy — a boutique and cafe — is set to open new cafe four years after it was first planned to.

MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?

This week, city inspectors found roaches in Hell's Kitchen, broken automatic doors in Park Slope, mice in Astoria, and more.

18-YO Arrested In Fatal Bed-Stuy Stabbing Of Ryan Carson: NYPD

Police had a suspected stabber in custody days after a beloved political activist was killed in Bed-Stuy, according to the NYPD.

'Look Past' Ryan Carson's Brooklyn Slaying Headlines, Loved Ones Plead

Days after the fatal Bed-Stuy stabbing, police are narrowing in on Ryan Carson's suspected killer, the NYPD said Wednesday.

121-Unit Affordable Housing Development Opens In Bed-Stuy

Situated next to Interfaith Medical Center, Herkimer Gardens sets the "gold standard" for community care, Council Member Chi Ossé said.

PHOTOS: Spike Lee Exhibit Opens Saturday At Brooklyn Museum

Hundreds of items from Spike Lee's personal collection walk Brooklynites through his creative influences: family, sports, music and more.

Beloved Community Organizer Ryan Carson Slain In Bed-Stuy: Friends

"He put his whole heart into making the world a safer place for all people," said state Assembly Member Emily Gallagher.

Flooding Forces Evacuation Of 116 Patients From Brooklyn Hospital

It could be days before Woodhull Hospital was running at full capacity again after floods caused electrical damage, authorities said.

3 Shot At Bed-Stuy Housing Development; 1 Stabbed Nearby: NYPD

Two people were killed in nearby but unrelated attacks in Bed-Stuy, police said.

58-YO Arrested In Bed-Stuy Home Depot Shooting: NYPD

A parking dispute prompted the shooting that killed a 26-year-old aspiring model in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Drug Overdoses Increased 22% In 2022: Data

Brooklyn saw the sharpest increase in fatal drug overdoses in 2022 with nearly 800 local deaths, city data show.

Rats Run Mayor Adams' Bed-Stuy Home: Records, Report

A compliance inspection found rat activity at Mayor Eric Adams' Bed-Stuy property, city records show.

3 People Injured In Bed-Stuy Fire: FDNY

Three people were injured in a four-story apartment building in Brooklyn, authorities said.

Bed-Stuy's Commercial Corridors Slated For Lighting Improvements

A city grant will allow Bed-Stuy community organizations to revitalize lighting in the neighborhood's commercial areas.

Bed-Stuy Coffee Shop Wins Ambitious Union Contract

Brooklyn's Daily Press has its sites set on cooperative ownership coffee shop and bar, organizers said.

24-YO Shot Near Brooklyn Housing Development: NYPD

A young man was in stable condition after being shot near Borinquen Plaza between Bed-Stuy and Bushwick, police said.

Pesticides Will Rain Down On Bed-Stuy's Pesky Mosquitos

Mosquitos, be gone. The city will spray pesticides across parts of Brooklyn, including much of Bed-Stuy, this week to clear the pesky bugs.

Bed-Stuy Playground Slated For 'Long-Overdue' $24 Million Remodel

St. Andrew's Playground has needed renovation for decades, electeds say.

85-Unit Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground In Bed-Stuy

Work on a 3-building development on Dekalb Avenue and Fulton Street broke ground in Brooklyn Wednesday.