Residents Fighting Fort Greene Park Renovation Sue City — Again

The group fighting a plan to cut down trees in Ft Greene Park have sued the city again, this time to demand an environmental review.

Clinton Hill Meeting Scheduled On Brooklyn Jail Expansion Plans

An expansion of Brooklyn's jail that's part of the city's plan to get rid of Rikers Island will be up for discussion with Community Board 2.

Bizarre Fort Greene Posters Warn Of Trespassing Huskies

Handwritten posters that appeared on Willoughby Avenue sent out a "neighborhood alert" about a man with huskies that prey on small pets.

Court Hearing Scheduled For Fort Greene Park Fight To Keep Trees

An upcoming hearing will let the city argue why a court ruling to hand over documents about park plans to advocates should be overturned.

How To Become A Visiting Artist At The Brooklyn Navy Yard

The Navy Yard has put out a last call to apply to its visiting artist program, a nine-month opportunity to create works inspired by the yard

Brooklyn Man Who Fought Off Paralysis With Tai Chi Gives Back

Toby Kasavan teaches tai chi in Park Slope and Fort Greene after the martial art helped him heal from a sudden spinal infection.

Clinton Hill Handyman's Eviction Postponed After Resident Outcry

The Clinton Hill Co-op board postponed evicting a live-in handyman and his family, but residents say the fight to keep him isn't over yet.

SEE: Fort Greene's Connection To Oscar Winner 'The Green Book'

These Brooklyn spots were in the real-life, 1938 "green book," which listed places African Americans could safely eat, stay or visit.

Clinton Hill Co-op Fights To Keep Handyman After Sudden Eviction

More than 700 residents signed a petition to keep a handyman and his family, who have worked there for three decades, from getting evicted.

Clinton Hill Church Is Unlikely Venue For Cannabis Conference

Leaders in the marijuana industry came to a Clinton Hill church to talk about how to diversify the business ahead of its legalization.

BAM Digital Exhibit Returns With 'Virtual Reality Storytelling'

Participants can "build pillow forts out of stars" or watch "360-degree" movies on the roof at the exhibit, set to open this weekend.

GoFundMe Started For Family Of 6-year-old Who Died In Brooklyn

The community has raised nearly $3,000 to help the family of the kindergartner, who suddenly died this week in Vinegar Hill.

Eyesore Lot On Lafayette Ave To Become MoCADA Sculpture Garden

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the installation, which will highlight the culture of the African diaspora, this week.

Revamped Fort Greene Association Expands In Goals And Audience

With a new 11-member board, the association hopes to fill the gap between longtime residents and new additions to the neighborhood.

Center For Fiction Announces Opening Day For New Fort Greene Spot

The literary facility will celebrate its move from Manhattan to Brooklyn with a grand opening party and fundraiser for its kid's program.

'Construction Kids' Camp Leaves NYC After Closing Headquarters

The popular children's camp said it was blindsided when it didn't get to extend the lease for its home-base at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Clinton Hill Resident To Judge Westminster Dog Show: Report

Donald Sturz Jr. will judge the sporting, hound and junior categories in the Westminster Dog Show in February.

UJA Supports Interest-free "Paycheck" Program Amid Gov't Shutdown

UJA and Hebrew Free Loan Society offering interest-free loans to federal employees who have been furloughed or are working without pay

St. Joseph's College Opens New Athletic Space to Community

The 2,000-square-foot indoor turf facility will celebrate its grand opening on January 28.

Fort Greene Buildings Evacuated After Cracks Found In Foundation

Eighteen tenants were ordered to vacate their Clermont Avenue homes after inspectors determined the buildings were unsafe, officials said.

Almost 500 Federal Workers And Their Kids Flock To BK Food Pantry

Nearly 500 federal workers were given free food and other essentials to help them get through the government shutdown, now in its 32nd day.

Ex-Gang Members, City Team Up To Stop Gun Violence In Fort Greene

A new center on Myrtle Ave. will keep the community's youth off the streets by offering job readiness, conflict mediation and other services

City Resists Giving Ft. Greene Park Docs Despite Judge's Ruling

A judge ruled that the Parks Department must hand over documents about the park to a group fighting its redesign, but the city has appealed.

Here's Where NYC Federal Workers Can Get Govt Shutdown Deals

Businesses across the city are offering free movie tickets, massages, coffee and other deals for federal workers on furlough.

Malala Yousafzai Talks Immigration, Activism In Visit To Brooklyn

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate discussed refugees, the U.S. debate on immigration and how she deals with internet bullies in the interview.

Justin Bieber's Style 'Secret Weapon' Is This Clinton Hill Shop

The Brooklyn vintage shop-owner was featured in GQ for his role in Bieber's 2018 style.

Fort Greene Park Has More Resources Than Ever, Director Says

The first year with a full-time staff and increased funding for new equipment made all the difference for park goers this year.

SEE: Photos Show Fort Greene Park Through The Ages

The Fort Greene Park Conservancy has shared decades-old photos of the park to reflect on its place in history, and the future.

Michelle Obama Gets "Rock Star Reception" At Barclays Center

The former First Lady "got comfortable" with candid stories about marriage and life in the White House for the sold-out crowd.

Clinton Hill Could Get Its Christopher Wallace Way

Community Board 2 will revisit a proposal to name St. James Place in honor of Biggie Smalls.

Fort Greene Bodega Takes On Trump With Huge Immigration Banner

Ralph's, at 89 Lafayette Ave., installed a giant sign out front this week reading "Holding Kids Hostage Is An Act Of Terrorism."

Spike Lee Film Accidentally Reopened Long Closed Fort Greene Park

BAM Park, which has been shuttered since 2009, briefly reopened to the public this week after a Spike Lee shoot forgot to lock the gate.

Fort Greene's Fowler Square Reopens To The Public, City Says

The renovated square — which got more trees, pedestrian safety improvements and tables — reopened to the public earlier this month.

Residents Sue City In Fight Against Fort Greene Park Renovation

The Friends of Fort Greene Park filed a suit against the city for more information about the removal of trees in Fort Greene Park last week.

Greene Hill Food Co-Op Signs Lease For New Fulton Street Space

The co-op plans to move to 1083 Fulton St. after they successfully raised more than $30,000 to save the store.

Greene Hill Food Co-Op Raising Money For New Home

Greene Hill Food Co-Op is trying to raise $30,000 to re-locate by May after their Putnam Avenue building was sold and they lost their lease.

Walt Whitman Library's Leaky Roof To Be Replaced This Spring

The Fort Greene library's roof leaks so the city will start on a nearly $600,000 project to replace it later this year, officials said.

Giant Sculpture Coming To Fort Greene Park, City Says

Tanda Francis' "Adorne Me" will be temporarily installed in the park as part of a public art project across the city.

2 And 3 Trains Delayed Due To NYPD Activity At Atlantic Avenue

Northbound 2 and 3 trains were running with delays Wednesday morning because of NYPD activity at the Atlantic Avenue-Barclay Center stop.

29-Story Building Planned Next To Landmarked Clinton Ave Church

Developers filed plans with the city to restore the Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew and build a new residential building next to it.