Weekly Update: See Which Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

Here are the latest figures on which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO area and across New York.

Here's How Close Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO area.

Here's How Close Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in Brooklyn.

The (Maybe) Albino Sparrow in Brooklyn Heights

I may have seen an albino sparrow in Brooklyn Heights in 2018. A story, link to an article, and question for the Patch community.

Sights in the Aftermath of Winter Storm Gail

Some pictures from around a snow-covered Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill.

Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO Christmas Tree Shopping Guide For 2020

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of trusted tree farms near Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO.

Weekend Fun: Find A Pumpkin Patch Near Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO

Looking for a Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO-area pumpkin patch before Halloween? Check out the Patch list.

Best Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

Pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO-area pumpkin patches have to offer.

Adoptions From The Heart's New Executive Director Heidi Gonzalez

Former associate director of 501 C-3 nonprofit Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH), has been promoted to the position of executive director.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Gives COVID-19 Update

While the Park is open, please note that it is open for passive use and solitary recreation only.

Subway Raccoon Avoids Capture At Brooklyn Station: Report

Officers armed with plantains, chicken and a bagel weren't able to catch a raccoon that's been living at Nevins Street station for a month.

Thieves Target Subway Newspaper Stand Workers In Brooklyn: Cops

Cops are looking for four men who beat up and robbed workers at the Atlantic Avenue and Borough Hall stations.

SEE: New Downtown BK Plan Would Pedestrianize Entire Neighborhood

Architects inspired by the 14th Street busway came up with a plan to turn 240 Brooklyn acres into a pedestrian's oasis. Here's how it looks.

BQE May Need Emergency Patch Job Before Full Renovation: Report

Leaks of the controversial Brooklyn-Queens Expressway plan show the highway is deteriorating faster than the city thought, the WSJ reports.

Woman Killed On BK 'Shared Street' Was City Education Official

Ditmas Park resident Tracy Lewis-Belgrave, who was hit by an SUV near Pearl Street, worked for the Department of Education, officials said.

Woman Killed By SUV On Downtown Brooklyn 'Shared Street': Cops

A 40-year-old woman died Wednesday after she was hit crossing near Pearl Street's new "shared street" section, meant to improve safety.

Cash To Rain From The Sky In Brooklyn For 'Dumbo Dollars' Project

Thousands of "Dumbo Dollars" that can be used at local shops in the neighborhood will parachute to surprise spots throughout December.

Brooklyn Man Gets 20 Years For Fatal Farragut Houses Shooting: DA

Tavon Rice ambushed college student Melquian Anderson outside of the York Street building in 2017 and shot him five times, prosecutors said.

'Welcome' Message Replaces Brooklyn's Iconic 'Watchtower' Sign

The office campus taking over the former Jehovah's Witness complex officially unveiled the red Welcome sign this week.

Teen Gets Slashed In The Neck In Downtown Brooklyn, Cops Say

The 15-year-old was sent to the hospital after getting slashed near 3 MetroTech Center, police said.

Brooklyn Forum Asks 'Affordable Housing For Whom?'

An upcoming event at the Brooklyn Historical Society will explore equitable housing and how to define affordable to begin with.

Subway Raccoon Spotted In Brooklyn Station

A rider at the Nevins Street station in Downtown Brooklyn spotted the four-legged commuter.

Reported Smoke In BK-Manhattan Tunnel Snarls 2 And 3 Trains: MTA

The 2 and 3 trains stopped running between the boroughs Thursday afternoon so officials could investigate smoke in the tunnel, the MTA said.

MTA Could Have Prevented Dangerous Brooklyn Roof Collapse: Probe

An investigation into the 2018 Borough Hall station collapse found that the MTA was warned about a flaw in their inspection process in 2010.

Mural Remembering Late YouTube Star Etika Appears In Brooklyn

A 40-foot mural of the beloved Downtown Brooklyn YouTuber, who committed suicide earlier this year, was unveiled in Bushwick last week.

Legends Of Gage & Tollner: Reopening Revives Century Of Memories

From wedding dinners, to 45 years of the perfect martini, Brooklyn's historic restaurant readies for reopening with memories of its past.

Downtown BK Landlords Owe $3M In Tax And Wage Violations, AG Says

Owners of a Nassau Street building defrauded the government for a tax break and then didn't pay workers the required wages, officials said.

Housing Works CEO And Pols Spar Over Union Efforts

Elected officials delivering a letter in support of staff unionizing instead got called out for "hypocrisy" by the nonprofit's CEO.

Hundreds Take Over BK Streets Protesting NYPD, Subway Crackdown

Protesters marched through Brooklyn and led mass turnstile jumps Friday to protest NYPD's fare evasion crackdown and violent subway arrests.

Cop In Teen Brawl Also Involved In Jazmine Headley Arrest: Lawyer

Attorneys representing a teen in the viral Jay St. arrest said a cop involved also ripped Headley's baby from her arms.

New Tour Explores History Of The Brooklyn Brownstone

A special event in November will uncover the architectural movement that brought "Brooklyn's brownstone belt" to the borough.

Teen Punched By Cop At BK Station To File $5M Lawsuit: Complaint

15-year-old Benjamin Marshall was held for 12 hours without medical attention after cops gave him a concussion, court records show.

BK Heights Votes For 2-Year Construction Over Clark St. Shutdown

Most residents said in a survey they'd rather construction at the station take 2 years than have it closed for eight months straight.

Brooklyn Cop Who Punched Teens Had History Of Complaints: Report

The NYPD officer who was caught on video during a violent arrest at Jay Street/MetroTech station was transferred, according to the NY Post.

More Than 100 Housing Works Staff Walk Out Amid Unionizing Woes

More than 100 of Housing Works staffers walked out of work Tuesday, saying their bosses have interfered with efforts to unionize.

Tesla And Cop Car Crash In Downtown Brooklyn: Photos

A tesla appeared to crash into the side of a cop car at the Dekalb and Flatbush avenues intersection, according to photos and authorities.

Escaped Brooklyn Heights Prisoner Caught 3 Weeks Later, Cops Say

A robbery suspect who slipped from police in Brooklyn has been found, three weeks after police first mistakenly reported he'd been caught.

Off-Duty Cop Crashed Driving Drunk In Downtown Brooklyn: NYPD

An off-duty police officer was arrested Wednesday after a crash on Tillary and Bridge streets, cops said.

Bringing Good Back to the Hood

A NYC non-profit consignment shop to return to the area after a short hiatus.

A Dia De Los Muertos Celebration Is Coming To Brooklyn

A Downtown Brooklyn plaza will transform into a traditional celebration for the Mexican holiday, complete with dancers, art and offerings.