Plus, music, museum exhibits and more Brooklyn events.
Inspectors year after year find critical health violations at the Church Avenue corner store.
Inspector general position would act as watchdog for the city's Police Department.
Nine neighborhood businesses have one or more violation considered hazardous to shoppers.
State lawmakers worry inspectors aren't putting their feet down on repeat offenders.
Food industry experts say you should think twice before you swear off your favorite deli or grocery store over a failed sanitary inspection.
The move aims to thwart the marketing of cigarettes and tobacco products to children
Animal Defenders International and others will rally Wednesday evening, urging Brooklyn families to boycott the circus.
State lawmakers agreed to raise the state’s minimum wage to $9/hour by 2016, as a part of the budget plan
Information and events you won't want to miss in Ditmas Park and beyond.
Floyd v. City of New York accuses the NYPD of violating hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers' constitutional rights on an extensive, systemic basis.
Study found that 75 percent of the spots at which cars sped by throughout the city were near schools.
Mayor hopes the pilot program will make make managing waste more efficient
State officials say it will help thwart forgeries in counterfeit markets
City comptroller kicks off campaign from steps of City Hall.
From a $500 stamp collection to a sculpture of DNA made out of piano keys, here are some of this week's more interesting craigslist items.
Plus, Planetarium performances at BAM, a Sandy recovery concert at The Bell House and more.
Harry Belafonte visits a Bed-Stuy high school, popular ice cream spot reopens, art and aid post Sandy.
Signs of winter and spring, a vintage car, a controversial ad campaign, and a striking blue landscape.
What you need to know to get around NYC March 16, 17 and 18.
'Cannibal cop' found guilty, jewelry thefts, and scammers on the highways.
UFT President Michael Mulgrew insists the mayor's governance of schools has been hurtful, ineffective and has created widespread public disenchantment
Cat found near Cortelyou Road earlier this week.
Mayoral hopeful target of misleading e-mail blast from unknown prankster.
From a redheads-only striptease to Irish-centric cemetery tours, bake sales and bagpipes on parade, there's something for everyone this Sunday.
The things you need to know to get up and at 'em this weekend.
If you know a Nets fan who wishes the team were a wee more Irish, take a look at these.
Judge denies a law suit by Second Amendment supporters who claim state’s new gun law violates the Constitution
Everyone's Irish this Friday through Sunday, at least at the local pub!
Brooklyn news, events and other things you should know.
The state Supreme Court may have ruled against the soda ban, but the mayor is calling on local businesses to voluntarily take part in it.
Cuomo said that a bid to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana was being considered in state budget negotiations
“Heartwalk,” which was in Times Square, was brought to Pearl Street.
Enrollment time is almost here for summer camps. Here's a selection of them from around Brooklyn.
Fans can vote for Tahrike Carter, a guard at Rhode island College, until Wednesday at noon.
What you need to know, pre-coffee.
Local moms Judith Serlin-Munoz and Nancy Rawlinson are spearheading the effort to establish a parent-run play space for local parents and children to call their own.
Mohammed Razvi was ousted, while Florence Valentino maintained her seat.
Despite suffering $2.1 million of merchandise and $3.4 million of property and equipment destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the 12-store chain is primed to pitch the sale.
Mayor says he believes the courts will ultimately rule in favor of the ban on sugary drinks.