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Cherry Blossoms Bloom In Brooklyn Marking The Start Of Spring

Spring has sprung in Brooklyn, where the first cherry blossoms are blooming in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park. See maps here.

Spring In Prospect Park: Carousel, Boating, Roller Skating Return

Brooklyn's Backyard is gearing up for spring. Here's when your favorite warm-weather activities begin.

'Mind Blowing' Live Film About Sound To Screen In BK This Weekend

"Join this collective experience with open ears and never hear the world the same way again, " organizers says of the live film, "32 Sounds."

Fifth Avenue Open Street To Return To Park Slope In April

Now in its third year, organizers of the popular Open Street are raising money for what they say will be the most exciting season yet.

Queens To Brooklyn Train Could Link With LaGuardia Airport: MTA

MTA brass said two transit plans in northwest Queens could converge: a subway line linking BK and Queens and a public transit route to LGA.

Smorgasburg Food Festival Returns To Prospect Park In April

The popular market will also set up shop at the World Trade Center, Jersey City and Williamsburg this year.

Brian Cunningham Declares Victory In Crown Heights Assembly Race

The special election was set up to replace Assembly Member Diana Richardson, who left to become deputy borough president.

Bed-Stuy Empty Stores Filling Up, But Recovery Still Lags: Study

The number of empty storefronts in Bed-Stuy dropped by nearly 10 percent last year, but businesses are still struggling, a study found.

'Racist Remarks' Made By Mayoral Appointee Decried By BK Leader

Laurie Cumbo, a former politician who was tapped to be the Cultural Affairs commissioner, has been criticized for "anti-immigrant" remarks.

Man Falls To Death Walking Between Park Slope Subway Cars: Report

The MTA confirmed a person was struck by a train at the Seventh Avenue F and G station.

Wall Collapse That Killed 5-Year-Old In Brooklyn Spurs Arrest: DA

Authorities said the patio wall Long Island contractor Nadeem Anwar built in Bushwick had "egregious" building code violations.

BK Man Who Sex Trafficked 16-Year-Old Gets 8 Year Sentence: DA

Jermaine Taylor forced the teen girl to have sex for money and assaulted a pregnant woman who tried to rescue her, officials said.