Which Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, PLG Projects Should The City Fund? Vote For Outdoor Gym, Street Trees, More

Also on the 2017 ballot: Neighborhood signage pointing to historic spots, pothole fillers, sidewalk extensions and 3D printers for students.

Brooklyn NYPD Detective Accused Of Masturbating While Peering Into Girls' Windows

Alleged serial masturbator Robert Francis, 46, has been working as an NYPD detective in Crown Heights and Lefferts Gardens for 17 years.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Opening Of Crown Heights Homeless Shelter

Another hearing will be held Tuesday over the opening of the controversial shelter.

Vote On What Prospect-Lefferts Gardens Projects Your Tax Dollars Should Go Toward

Participatory budgeting starts Saturday. Here are projects in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods you can vote on.

Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead On Crown Heights Sidewalk Wrapped In Bed Sheet

James Berry, 32, was arrested.

Crown Heights Homeless Shelter Latest: Court Hearing Friday, Possible Opening Next Week

The city will be in court Friday with Crown Heights residents who want to delay or cancel the opening all together.

Opening Of Crown Heights Homeless Shelter Delayed After Residents Go To Court

The shelter, originally scheduled to open Wednesday, is now on track to open "next week," a DHS spokesman says.

Watch: Brooklyn Rep. Blasts De Blasio, City Hall In Fiery Facebook Lives

Assemblywoman Diana Richardson took to Facebook Live to rail against the city's plan for the Bedford-Union Armory and new homeless shelter.

Crown Heights Homeless Shelter May Not Open Wednesday After Community Backlash

A spokeswoman for CORE services, which will operate the shelter in Crown Heights, could not confirm that the shelter would open as scheduled

Valpak Announces New Franchise Owner in Brooklyn, New York

Former Corporate Marketing Executive Leverages Prior Experience to Bring Savings to Businesses and Residents

Bedford-Union Armory Developer, Activists Disagree On How White Its Condos Will Be

A watchdog report on the Armory redevelopment plan says it would push minorities out of Crown Heights and replace them with rich white folks

'Dine In Brooklyn' Restaurant Week: What Prospect Heights/Crown Heights/PLG Spots Are Participating?

The event starts Monday. Where can you go in Prospect Heights, Crown Heights and PLG?

Crown Heights Split At Meeting On New Bergen Street Homeless Shelter

Too busy (or cold) to attend the contentious public meeting on a new homeless shelter proposed for Bergen Street? Here's what you missed.

Crown Heights Bar With 'Racist' Name Appears To Have Changed It

The sign outside of Crow Bar has been replaced with one that says "Franklin 820."

3 New LinkNYC Kiosks Activated In Crown Heights

Here's where they are.

Meetings About Crown Heights Homeless Shelter, Bedford-Union Armory Postponed Because Of Blizzard

Angry (or supportive) community members will have to wait a bit longer to make their voices heard.

Bomb Threat At Jewish Children's Museum In Crown Heights Cleared; Cuomo, De Blasio Visit Scene

The threat came via email, police said.

New Crown Heights Homeless Shelter Will Be Subject Of Another Public Meeting

Crown Heights residents will have another chance to share their thoughts on one of three shelters planned for the area.

Yoga for toddlers and preschoolers at the Kiddie Science Lab

Weekly workshop, starts March 15th!

Bedford-Union Armory Public Hearing In Crown Heights Draws Supporters, But Mostly Protesters

Recap the at-times raucous hearing through our live blog.

Landlord Still Won't Say Why He Cut Off Heat For 80-Year-Old Woman

Reached Monday, Chananya Gold would not say why tenants at 80 New York Ave. haven't had heat for two years.

Share Your Opinions About Controversial Crown Heights Armory At Public Hearing

City officials will hold a public hearing on the Bedford Union Armory development Tuesday.

Clara Barton High School Students Returning To Class After Bomb Threat

It was the third school bomb threat to cause evacuations in Brooklyn this week.

Getting Screwed By Your Landlord? 5 Things You Can Do To Fight Back

Tenants at 80 New York Ave. haven't had heat for two winters. What can you do in a similar situation?

Crown Heights Armory Developer Partners With Local Nonprofit To Do Community Outreach

The new partnership is unlikely to assuage concerns that many in the neighborhood have about the controversial development.

At Least 3 New Homeless Shelters Coming To Prospect Heights, Crown Heights

The neighborhood's new shelters are all situated within a 1 mile radius of each other.

ICYMI: Mom Whose Landlord Cut Off Heat Can't Host Christmas, Thanksgiving Anymore

Lisa Mathis hasn't had heat for two winters after Gold Management illegally stripped the boiler out of her building.

Battle For Heat In Crown Heights Apartments 'Grinding, Slow,' Attorney Says

Gold Management continues to keep tenants in three units at 80 New York Avenue at the mercy of NYC's weather.

Crown Heights Tenants Say They Haven't Had Heat For 2 Years

People who live in renovated units, though, say they do.

Crown Heights Verizon Store Robbery Attempt Leaves Two Injured, Suspect Escapes, Police Say

Police released surveillance photos of the man they are looking for in connection with the robbery.

Woman Shouts Down State Official During Crown Heights Zoning Meeting (VIDEO)

Video shows activist Alicia Boyd shouting at Assemblywoman Diana Richardson, who was giving a talk to community members about rezoning.

Broker Drama At Nas-Backed Chicken And Waffles Joint In Prospect Heights

"Sweet Chick" didn't pay a $50,000 broker fee after securing its Prospect Heights lease, a complaint says.

Trump Headed For Impeachment, Brooklyn Rep. Yvette Clarke Says

Rep. Yvette Clarke made the comments about impeachment during a Wednesday night town hall in Prospect Heights.

New Crown Heights Art Installation: 120 Lanterns In Response To President Trump

Artist Jessica Maffia's installation will be at FiveMyles through the end of the week.

Reminder: Yvette Clarke Town Hall On Feb. 22, Rep. For Prospect Heights, Crown Heights and PLG

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke will host her first town hall of 2017 on Feb. 22.

Library Relocation; New Shop Break-In; Girl Hit By Bus: Prospect Heights-Crown Heights-PLG Week-In-Review

Catch up on the biggest news from Prospect Heights, Crown Heights and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens this week.

Prospect Heights, Crown heights And PLG Weather Forecast: Feb. 17-19

After a cold week, the weekend is looking warm and sunny.

Brower Park Library Relocation: New Details Released

The Brooklyn Public Library wants to move its Brower Park branch to the Brooklyn Children's Museum.

'Sanctuary District' Declared in Prospect Heights, Crown Heights And PLG

State Sen. Jesse Hamilton said he wants to provide vetted assistance for immigrants who need help.

Prospect Heights Leader Blasts Bag Fee As 'Burden' On The Poor

Assemblyman Walter Mosley argues that the bag fee won't help the environment, but it will burden poor families in NYC.