Crown Heights Library Will Close For A $36 Million Makeover

The century-old Eastern Parkway branch will add more than 50 percent more public space.

Crown Heights Developer Proposes 170 New Apartments

A developer has filed plans for an eight-story mixed-use building in Crown heights.

Woman Stabbed To Death In Brooklyn Park

Police are searching for a man who fled after an overnight attack.

A Prayer for My Country

A night with Bruce Springsteen became a reflection on patriotism, community, and hope in divided times.

Man Stabbed To Death After Fight In Brooklyn, Police Say

A man was fatally stabbed Tuesday night after an argument outside a Crown Heights business, according to police.

2 Killed In Brooklyn Apartment Fire, FDNY Says

One firefighter was hospitalized in stable condition after inhaling smoke, according to officials.

Rents Under $900 Are Up For Grabs In This Brooklyn Housing Lottery

Brooklyn’s latest affordable housing lottery offers studios for households earning at least $34,000—here’s how to get in on it.

Popular Fried Chicken Spot Pies 'n' Thighs Now Open As 2nd Brooklyn Location

The Williamsburg fried chicken favorite opened its second Brooklyn location last week at 244 Flatbush Ave. in Park Slope.

Bonnie Youth Club & Spear Physical Therapy Host Unique Health Screening For Young Players

Baseball season is underway in Brooklyn.

Cherry Blossoms In Brooklyn 2026: Best Places To See Them Now

As New Yorkers brace for warmer days and sunnier skies, cherry blossoms are starting to pop at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Man Exposed Himself To Teen On Brooklyn Subway, NYPD Says

A man performed a lewd act in front of a 15-year-old girl while she was waiting for the train to pull into the platform, police said.

1 Killed, Another Wounded In Double Stabbing At Crown Heights Apartment, Cops Say

A Saturday night knife attack inside a Crown Heights home left one woman dead and another wounded, police said.

Man Wanted After Lewd Act On Bus Near Prospect Park: NYPD

Police are seeking a man accused of exposing himself to a teenage girl on a Brooklyn bus earlier this week.

Teen Boy Shot In The Shoulder On Brooklyn Street, No Arrests Made Yet

The suspects fled the scene after the shooting, police said.

Man Shot In Robbery Outside Crown Heights Apartment Building: NYPD

Gunfire broke out Tuesday morning when a robber shot a man and took his phone outside a Crown Heights apartment building, police said.

Raising Cane’s Expands In Brooklyn With ‘Free Food For A Year’ Giveaway

Known best for its chicken fingers with TX toast, Cane's sauce, coleslaw and fries, Raising Cane's will open a new spot in Crown Heights.

Fire Erupts At Prospect Heights Cigar Lounge Leaving 7 Hurt: FDNY

This weekend, a fire erupted at a Brooklyn cigar bar in Prospect Heights, prompting a massive FDNY response.

Thief Steals Purse From Elderly Woman On Brooklyn Street: NYPD

Police are searching for a suspect after an 85-year-old woman was robbed of her purse Friday afternoon in Crown Heights.

Man Shot At Brooklyn Public Housing Complex, Police Say

A man was shot inside the Albany Houses near Troy Avenue in Crown Heights Tuesday morning, police said.

Arrest Made In Antisemitic Attack On Jewish Man In Brooklyn: NYPD

Armani Charles, 23, shouted insults before stabbing 35-year-old Elias Rosner in broad daylight on a Brooklyn street last week, police said.

New 'Affordable' Brooklyn Housing Lottery Only For $73K And Up

Even in the affordable housing lottery, new apartments at 406 Remsen Avenue are priced beyond the reach of some longtime residents.

Man Stabbed In Antisemitic Hate Crime In Brooklyn; Suspect At Large, NYPD Says

A Jewish man was stabbed on a Brooklyn street corner Tuesday afternoon in what police are investigating as a possible antisemitic assault.

Man Sentenced For Attempted Murder In NYC Subway Conductor Stabbing, DA Says

Jonathan Davalos will spend the next decade in prison after stabbing a veteran NYC subway train operator 11 times in Brooklyn last year.

Trio Ambushes, Beats Man With Baseball Bat In Brooklyn Parking Garage: NYPD

Police are searching for three men accused of beating a man with a baseball bat inside a Brooklyn parking garage last month.

Thieves Steal Nearly $7K In Jewelry During Broad Daylight Brooklyn Heist

Surveillance video shows the suspects casually browsing jewelry in the store moments before pulling off the theft, police said.

Man Injured In Random Attack On Brooklyn Street, Police Say

The random attack happened in broad daylight, as the victim left a building near Prospect Place and Thomas S. Boyland Street.

MTA Worker Slashed In Brooklyn Subway Attack, Police Say

The attack occurred around 10:39 p.m. at the Nostrand Avenue station in Crown Heights. The suspect remains on the loose, police said.

Brooklyn Teen Shot In Hip During Violent Street Attack, Police Say

Officials say a 14-year-old was hospitalized last week after being shot in the hip, and the suspect remains at large.

Family-Run Taiwanese Dumpling Shop Opens New Location In Brooklyn

The popular dumpling shop Formosa, which already has a location in Bushwick, offers a variety of dumplings and noodle dishes.

Teen Gunman Sparked Brooklyn Mass Shooting; 2 Suspects Still At Large, NYPD Says

Police say two of the three people killed in this weekend’s mass shooting in Brooklyn were among the four gunmen involved.

Jealous Ex Who Stabbed Romantic Rival In Bed Sentenced: Brooklyn DA

Following his 2024 conviction, Clifton Turner, 39, of Crown Heights, has now been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Popular Eatery Set To Close After Nearly A Decade In Brooklyn

Chef Greg Baxtrom’s acclaimed Prospect Heights restaurant Olmsted will officially close on August 17, he announced in a social media post.

Van Strikes 10-Year-Old Boy Crossing Street In Crown Heights, Police Say

A 10-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning.

Boy, 8, Killed By SUV While Crossing Brooklyn Street, Police Say

An 8-year-old boy was killed after a driver struck him with a car as he walked with his sister Saturday, police said.

This New Coffee + Sandwich Spot Just Landed In Crown Heights

From the team behind East Village’s Maretta comes Bottega, a new coffee and sandwich spot right here in Brooklyn.

Rediscovering Neighborhood Food Spots This Spring

A local resident heads to a ribbon-cutting to support a newly remodeled eatery and connect with the community

New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency

Hundreds of units sent from other states as NY faces widening and dangerous donor gap heading into summer trauma season 

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™: New Ticket Packages Announced

Ticket packages for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ featuring guaranteed access to FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets now on sale

New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency as Donations Plummet

NYBC has seen a nearly 30% drop in donations in recent weeks which has resulted in 6.5k fewer donations & crippled the region’s blood supply

UPDATE: 2 Shot, 1 Killed By Police In Crown Heights, NYPD Says

The incident happened at Utica Avenue and Park Place​ Thursday afternoon.