$498,035 Grant Awarded To Green-Wood Cemetery To Plant More Trees

The grant will allow the historic burial ground to increase its tree canopy by 35 percent.

Oh, Baby! Reynoso Creates $50,000 Fund For Community Baby Showers

Nonprofits are encouraged to host community baby showers and apply for up to $5,000 in matching funds from the borough president.

Bike Lanes And Safety Changes Proposed For School-Filled Blocks In Brooklyn

At a virtual hearing about the project hosted by Brooklyn’s Community Board 9 this week, locals aired concerns over safety and congestion.

Brookylyn Councilwoman Speaks After Shelter Protest Arrest

Councilwoman Susan Zhuang ​spoke on the incident for the first time at a press conference Thursday.

NYC Will Redevelop Arces Of BK Coastline, Make Modern Marine Terminal

Waterfronts in Red Hook, Columbia Street Water District and the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal would see significant improvements in this plan.

Housing Crisis Spurs Some Politicians To Break From NIMBY Pack In New York

“We want elected officials who are doing things that are cutting housing supply to know that we want to hold them accountable,” Gray said.

Indicted BK Bishop Boasts Mayoral Ties In Extortion Plot: Feds

Lamor Whitehead, a famously stylish Brooklyn pastor arrested in 2022 on fraud charges, spoke of financial ties to Mayor Eric Adams.

Howard Golden, Former Brooklyn Borough President, Dies At 98

Brooklyn's "champion of the people" served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, before becoming borough president and Brooklyn Dems chair.

NYCHA Tenant Vote Clears Way For Eric Adams-Backed Preservation Trust Rescue Plan

By a wide margin, eligible residents at the Nostrand Houses in Brooklyn supported a proposal to issue public bonds to pay for repairs.

Brooklyn BP Reynoso Continues Push For Representative Community Boards

Borough President Antonio Reynoso set out last year to increase Community Board participation amongst young folks and NYCHA residents.

Gun Charges Against BK City Council Member Dropped: DA

The Brooklyn District Attorney had "no choice but to dismiss" Council Member Inna Vernikov's weapons charge given her gun was "inoperable."

Migrants Turn Down BK Shelter Stay Because Of Poor Conditions: Pols

Advocates have long warned plans for a temporary shelter at Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field were inadequate, especially for families.

18 Cuffed As Hundreds Protest Outside Rep. Goldman's BK Office

Some 18 people were taken into custody and ticketed outside Rep. Goldman's Park Slope office as Jewish activists called for a ceasefire.

Brannan Claims Victory In Brooklyn City Council Race: Election Results

Justin Brannan is projected to win New York City's most-watched contest in 2023's election.

Council Member Pleads Not Guilty To Gun Charges After BK Rally

Inna Vernikov — accused of illegally donning a handgun while counterprotesting a pro-Palestine rally — pleaded not guilty Thursday.

Feds Search BK Home Of Mayor Adams Campaign Fundraising Chief: Reports

The search of Brianna Suggs' home stemmed from a probe into potential illegal campaign contributions to Adams from Turkey, reports say.

Brooklyn 2023 Election Guide: Candidates, How To Vote

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

Cop Fined For Harassing Civilian Over Police Parking Complaints In BK

A Brooklyn resident made a slew of 311 complaints about NYPD cars parked on sidewalks. Then, he got a phony call from a police officer.

Pro-Palestine Protests In BK, Manhattan End In Conflict, Arrests

State Senator Jabari Brisport and City Council Member Shahana Hanif were among hundreds arrested over the weekend at pro-Palestine rallies.

Gun-Toting Council Member Called To Step Down After BK Protest

Council Member Inna Vernikov turned herself in to a Brooklyn Precinct after she attended a pro-Palestine rally with a firearm, police said.

Adams And Hochul Hack Tax Break Impasse To Spur New Housing

On ownership of land in Brooklyn, the mayor and governor provide financial relief to developers despite the 421-a program’s expiration.

Gov. Hochul Frees Man Whom Shooting Victim Advocated For

THE CITY in 2021 highlighted the story of David Herion and how his alleged victim, Carolyn Jones, had pushed to get him home to his family.

Prosecutors Review Dozens Of Cases After NYPD Informed Them — Eight Years Later — Of A Detective's Fingerprint Mistake

The incident led to the transfer of the detective, the retraining of two others, and changes in police procedure.

BK Detainees Denied Heat During Winter Could Get $10 Million: Suit

Some 1,600 detainees of a Brooklyn jail notorious for poor conditions could see payouts up to $18K years after facing "negligence."

Nation's 1st Muslim Female Federal Judge Confirmed For Brooklyn Court

Nusrat Chowdhury, a civil rights lawyer, has been confirmed by the Senate as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history.

Tree Lighting, Carolers At Brooklyn Borough Hall Thursday Night

Join Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and others for a night of holiday fun at 5 p.m. tonight.

Brooklyn Voters Report Poll Site Issues Across Borough

Brooklyn voters took to Twitter to report missing ballots, broken voter machines, closed sites and more Tuesday morning.

Brooklyn Election Guide 2022: What To Know About The Races

Do you live in a district with a competitive race this midterm year? Read on to find out.

LGBTQIA+ Caucus Members In BK Want To Close Monkeypox Vax Equity Gap

Vaccine supply woes continue, but efforts to make the vaccine more available will be seen, the city health commissioner told Patch.

Newtown Creek Plant Burns Off Valuable Methane Daily As Waste Recycle Project Lags

These are the “digester eggs” of the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, which treats up to 310 million gallons of sewage per day.

Brooklyn-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

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

Brooklyn-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

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

Brooklyn-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Brooklyn-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In August: Feds

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

1 In Every 10 Brooklyn Households Is Behind In Rent: Analysis

More than 127,000 Brooklyn rental households were in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Brooklyn-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In July: Feds

The Kings County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

Brooklyn-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 Brooklyn residents.

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

Many in the Brooklyn area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Brooklyn Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Brooklyn decreased recently.