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1. What a Brooklyn condo costs by neighborhood in 2026 — and why family-sized apartments got expensive (brooklynbridgeparents.com) — If you're shopping for a condo in Brooklyn, new data shows square-foot prices are surprisingly similar whether you buy a studio or a three-bedroom. Neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, and Park Slope now top $1,500 per square foot, while areas such as Flatbush and Bay Ridge remain comparatively more affordable for local buyers.
2. Teacher Nominations Open for 2026-27 FLAG Awards (bkreader.com) — Brooklyn residents can now nominate their favorite public school teachers for the 2026-27 FLAG Award, which offers $25,000 to each borough winner and arts funding for their schools. With nominations open through November 29, locals are urged to recognize educators whose work extends beyond the classroom, following recent wins by Brooklyn teachers at Gotham Professional Arts Academy and P.S. 262.
3. NYCHA worker killed by falling tree in East New York, Brooklyn (nbcnewyork.com) — A NYCHA worker died Saturday in East New York when a tree fell on him near the Cypress Hills Houses during this weekend's nor'easter, after he was rushed to One Brooklyn Health-Brookdale Hospital. As crews work 12-hour shifts to clear nearly a thousand tree-related hazards citywide, Brooklyn residents are urged to report dangerous trees to 311 or 911 in emergencies.
4. New York renters could be paying apartment ilegal fees (latination.com) — Brooklyn renters may have been illegally denied apartments or charged improper reservation fees by a local real estate firm that just agreed to a $352,250 settlement with the state attorney general. The case underscores that landlords cannot use housing court histories, reject voucher holders, or demand nonrefundable deposits, and explains how New Yorkers can document discrimination and seek restitution.
5. Brooklyn Democrats Were About to Lose Power. So They Changed the Rules. (dailygazette.com) — Brooklyn's Democratic Party is embroiled in a fierce internal fight after reformers appeared poised to win control of the county organization, only to see party leaders expand the executive committee and dilute their gains. With lawsuits pending and top New York Democrats weighing in, the outcome could shape how effectively Brooklyn's party supports local races and neighborhoods.
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