Beloved Biggie Smalls Mural Painted Over By Brooklyn Dispensary

The mural at 85 Suydam St. was among several tributes to The Notorious B.I.G., born Christopher Wallace, in the borough.

1 Dead From Legionnaires' Disease In Brooklyn NYCHA Homes: Officials

An investigation is underway after two residents in a Brownsville NYCHA development fell ill with Legionnaires' in the past year.

Fundraiser Launched For Worker Killed In Brooklyn Building Collapse

The 33-year-old died Friday after the first floor of a Borough Park building collapsed, and officials said a stop-work order was violated.

Sheep On The Lam Wandering Brooklyn Streets Caught By Police

The woolly escapee was corralled as it strolled down the streets in Sunset Park on Saturday, police said.

Massive Lidl Supermarket Slated For Downtown Brooklyn

A 30,000-square-foot Lidl supermarket is set to open on Fulton Street in Downtown Brooklyn in 2025.

The Brooklyn Bridge Got A New, $2.4 Million Look

The Brooklyn Bridge got a $2.4 million upgrade this year and it's shining brighter than ever.

Unlock Your Student's Academic Potential with EAS Midwinter Break!

Join us for an exciting online event that aims to help your student reach their full academic potential.

New Ultrasound Machines Coming To 2 Brooklyn Healthcare Facilities

Three Gotham Health sites will get new ultrasound and ophthalmology equipment thanks to a donation from the Borough President's office.

Brooklyn's Three Kings Day Parade Postponed For Weather

The holiday parade will fill Graham Avenue with color and music come Jan. 14.

Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Awards $500K to Green-Wood

Funds will be used to support The Green-Wood Cemetery's Center for Research within the new structure.

With Food Pantry Visits Up, Mobile Market Brings Fresh Food To BK

A free outdoor farmers' market-style food distribution was stationed in Sunset Park ahead of the holidays.

Locals Defend BK Drag Story Hour With Rainbow Umbrellas

About a dozen protesters met a wall of rainbow-umbrella-clad supporters at a Drag Story Hour in Brooklyn Thursday afternoon.

Beloved Brooklyn Math Teacher Remembered As Curious And Dedicated

Charl Castelyn kept teaching during his battle with cancer. After his death, he remains a beacon of kindness and warmth to his loved ones.

Green-Wood Commemorates 250th Anniversary of The Boston Tea Party

Dedication at the Grave of Ebenezer Stevens on December 16, 2023

Pastor Ousted After Letting Sabrina Carpenter Film At BK Church

A Brooklyn priest was removed from his post after pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed a faux funeral at a Williamsburg church.

Lightscape Family Benefit at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The third annual benefit event offers a magical experience for families and raises important funds to support BBG’s youth education

BK's Berry Open Street Becomes Permanent Bike Boulevard

A 1.1-mile stretch of Berry Street in Williamsburg was transformed to a permanent bike boulevard, reducing and slowing vehicle traffic.

Thousands Of Turkeys Handed Out In Brooklyn Ahead Of Thanksgiving

Council Member Crystal Hudson made a pledge she kept by handing out 1,500 turkeys: "MORE turkeys, boxes of fix-ins and bundles of produce."

Joint Public Library And Affordable Housing Development Opens In BK

A conjoined library and affordable housing development opened in Sunset Park last week, a partnership electeds hope will set a precedent.

Just One Brooklyn Hospital Grabs 'A' Safety Grade, New Ranking Finds

NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn was one of three hospitals citywide to get the top patient safety rating from Leapfrog Group.

Waterfall Trail Opens In Prospect Park After 28 Years

A locked fence hasn't stopped park-goers from off-roading to Fallkill Falls — starting Wednesday, adventurers will have to sneak no more.

Fort Greene Among The 40 Coolest Neighborhoods In The World: Ranking

Fort Greene was the only New York City Neighborhood to make Timeout's ranking of the 40 coolest neighborhoods in the world.

The Green-Wood Cemetery Welcomes 5 New Board Members

Nathalie Pierrepont Danilovich, Catherine Feldman, Michelle Nasir, Elyse Newman, and John T. Reddick named to Board of Trustees

Bill & Hillary Clinton Donate To Support Jacob Priley After BK Crash

The local political heavyweight continues to fight for his life after he was hit by a car while riding his bike in Park Slope.

3 Miles, 2 Slices: Runners Lap Brooklyn Park For Pizza Run (PHOTOS)

A giant slice of pizza ran around Fort Greene Park Sunday afternoon for a very cheesy 5K race.

Is North Brooklyn The Future Of New York City?

The economic success of Dumbo, the Navy Yard, Bushwick and Bed-Stuy points to possible paths for further economic growth outside Manhattan.

Brooklyn History Center Reopens After Renovations

"The door to [Brooklyn's] shared past" reopened last week after renovations, boasting thousands of books, photographs, artifacts and art.

This BK Gov Official Is 'Extraordinary,' Public Advocate Decrees

Ten years and 800 consecutive newsletter sends later, CB 6 District Manager Mike Racioppo remains focused on Brooklyn's streets and housing.

Family-Friendly Installations at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

During "Power of Trees," visitors can view the inside of a dissected tree, follow an engaging picture book story walk, and more

Locals Fight To Save Brooklyn Church From Becoming Luxury Housing

Greenpointers made a last-ditch effort to save a historic church that has "endured as a refuge" for over 100 years.

NBC4, Telemundo 47, and Brooklyn Stop&Shop to hold food drive

The Food Bank for NYC joins NBC4, Telemundo 47, and Brooklyn Stop & Shop for massive, multi-state food drive on Saturday, September 9th

West Indian Day Parade, J'Ouvert 2023 NYC: Street Closures, Security

Police will take a "firm but fair" approach, keeping enforcement minimal for Brooklyn's J'Ouvert and West Indian Day parades Monday.

Brooklyn Library Slated For $3.5 Million Renovation

Brooklyn Public Library patronage has increased over 30 percent in 2023, and new renovations to Central could bring even more book-lovers.

Pair Of Blue-Eyed Kittens Trapped In Brooklyn Rescued By NYPD

A photo shared by NYPD News showed a team of three officials working to remove the kittens from a bright-orange construction barrier.

Brooklyn Planet-Gazers Line Up Around Block For Glimpse Of Saturn

Said Daphne Juliet Ellis, who filmed an impromptu star-gaze in Park Slope Wednesday night, "It's all love."

Biden, Hochul Left Migrants 'Without A Life Raft': Brooklyn Electeds

A long-proposed plan to house migrants at Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field would take a federal change of heart, Gov. Hochul said Sunday.

'The Joy Of Target' Coming To New Brooklyn Location This Weekend

A new Target location is slated to open Sunday at Brooklyn's Kings Plaza.

Community Soundscape Project at Brooklyn Botanic Garden on August 15

Join 2023 Artist in Residence Kamala Sankaram in a community art project at the Garden

Soup Kitchen At The Sunset Park Pool: Brooklyn Welcomes Asylum Seekers

Locals have shown up in droves to welcome asylum seekers in Sunset Park, even as others protest what they call a botched execution.

Iconic Brooklyn Eatery Di Fara Pizza Opens Sandwich Shop: Report

The new restaurant, 1012 Kitchen, had its grand opening last week and is currently only serving lunch, according to Eater.