Restaurant Week Includes 3 Spots In Crown Heights, Prospect Heights

Restaurants across New York City will serve special menus from Jan. 16-Feb. 4, including 3 in Prospect Heights and Crown Heights.

Crown Heights Mugger Made Antisemitic Comments Before Robbery: NYPD

Police were still searching for a mugger who made hateful comments before punching a man in Brooklyn and stealing his things.

Mayhem At Crown Heights Chabad; 12 People In Custody: NYPD

"Young agitators" created chaos inside — and under — 770 Eastern Parkway on Monday as repairs were slated to begin.

Penta Medical Recycling Named As 2023 .Org Impact Awards Finalist

Global Foundation Honored as 1 of 35 Finalists selected from Nearly 1,000 Applications from around World

PLG Building Has Early Morning Electrical Fire: FDNY

A Parkside Avenue building had an electrical fire quenched by firefighters, officials said.

How Much Does Hiring A Plumber Cost In Prospect Heights-Crown Heights?

From leaky faucets to burst pipes, hiring a Thumbtack professional is the fast and easy way to handle all your plumbing needs.

Penta Medical Recycling and Touro University hosted Disassembly Day

Global Foundation joins staff and students from NYC Campus in Celebration of International Prosthetics and Orthotic Day

Woman Hit By Subway Train At Borough Hall: Police

The 54-year-old survived but suffered trauma to her leg, according to police.

Gunman Who Shot 2 On The Run In Crown Heights, Police Say

Police are actively looking for a man who injured a pair in Crown Heights early Monday morning, officials said.

Mayor's New Anti-Rat Trash Plan Is Already On Prospect Heights Block

For over a year, a Sterling Place block has been proselytizing about the anti-rat benefits of keeping trash in bins for collection.

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Prospect Heights-Crown Heights

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Symposium: "Behold" at the Brooklyn Museum

Celebrate the opening of María Magdalena Campos-Pons: Behold with two roundtable discussions and a new immersive performance by Campos-Pons.

Scooter Rider Fends Off Muggers In Crown Heights: NYPD

A 42-year-old man managed to thwart two would-be thieves on Eastern Parkway Monday evening, police said.

Here's How Rent In Prospect Heights Compares To Rest Of NYC This Year

A new report broke down the median one-bedroom rent price in 81 NYC neighborhoods, including in Prospect Heights.

Central Brooklyn Rat Sightings Down 33% From Last Year: Data

"We’re proving the haters wrong," said Sanitation chief Jessica Tisch.

Crown Heights Raises $5K To Help Harassed Tenant: Advocates

Lawyers for the landlord chalked up a tenant's harassment claims — including loose chickens and a break-in — to life the Big Apple.

1 Caught Months After Fatal Crown Heights Shooting: NYPD

A 20-year-0ld accused of shooting two people was arrested Wednesday, police said.

Crown Heights Pizzeria Becomes First To Unionize In NYC: Workers

Barboncino in Brooklyn made pizza history Wednesday when workers voted to unionize.

12 Years Of Scaffolding: BK's Oldest Sidewalk Shed Is In Crown Heights

Kings County Hospital is home to Brooklyn's longest running sidewalk shed scaffolding permit, Buildings department records show.

BK Drug Trafficking Scheme Included Overdose, Murder Plot: Prosecutors

A Brownsville drug ring came crashing down Tuesday after prosecutors seized nine guns and narcotics over months.

Fear Drives Young Gun Possession In Brooklyn: Study

"I’d rather go back to jail than somebody taking my life," one young participant told researchers in Crown Heights.

Second Man Arrested In Crown Heights Shooting: NYPD

Police say a 60- and 68-year-old shot a man twice in Crown Heights in May.

Woman Repeatedly Stabbed By Duo In Crown Heights: NYPD

The woman was in stable condition after being stabbed multiple times. Her suspected stabbers had not been caught days later.

$34M Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground In Crown Heights

The development will include 43 affordable housing units and a health care facility.

Brower Library Opens At Brooklyn Children's Museum

Facing costly repairs, the Brower Park library moved into the neighboring Brooklyn Children's Museum and opened its doors Thursday.

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Helped Build This Brooklyn Store

Rex Heuermann's architecture firm helped build out Brooklyn's Burlington Coat Factory on Flatbush Avenue.

Barclays Center Strike Averted With Potential Pay Increases, Benefits

Food and beverage workers at Barclays Center were ready to walk out until they secured a tentative agreement that met some key demands.

Woman In Traditional Jewish Attire Tripped In Crown Heights: NYPD

Police were investigating the incident as a hate crime — just over a week after a man was asked if he was Jewish before he was stabbed.

Inside Grand Army Plaza's $8.9 Million Restoration (Photos)

New photos of restoration efforts to the Grand Army Plaza arch show the 130-year-old statue getting scrubbed clean and touched up.

New Crown Heights Bar Named One Of NYC's Hottest: Report

Eater New York has its eye on one of Crown Heights newest bars, connected to a Brooklyn bakery and restaurant.

'R-U-N?': Brooklyn 5K Kicks Off Monday Evening In Prospect Park

For Brooklyn's most dedicated runners, 'Monday Fun-day' will mean hot temps and a 3.1-mile jaunt through Prospect Park.

'My Love For Jay-Z Almost Killed Me': BK Library Exhibit Art Topples

A boom echoed through the Brooklyn Public Library on opening day of its mysterious Jay-Z exhibit when a piece of art crashed to the ground.

Even Jay-Z Didn't Know About The Jay-Z Exhibit At Brooklyn Library

A hush-hush Jay-Z exhibit opened at Brooklyn Central Library Friday, complete with a replica of his recording studio and his discography.

Shirley Chisholm Gets A New 'Do In BK Monument Redesign

That's just one of the many changes designers made to big plans to celebrate a Brooklyn icon.

So, Why Are Jay-Z Lyrics All Over Brooklyn Public Library?

The library shut Thursday as Jay-Z lyrics mysteriously covered the Prospect Heights library.

Man Struck By 2 Train In Prospect Heights: NYPD

A man was injured after being struck by a train at the Bergen Street station in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon.

Jurassic Mini-Golf Returns To Brooklyn Children's Museum For Summer

Little Brooklynites can putt among giants this summer as jurassic mini-golf returns for the summer "by popular demand."

Mayor Comes To Crown Heights To Defend Controversial Housing Policies

The city says housing placements increased by 17 percent in 2023. Meanwhile, turmoil ensues at City Hall over housing policy.

New Discount Supermarket, Development Planned For Crown Heights

A 33,000-square-foot Lidl supermarket could land on Bedford Avenue by the end of 2024.

2 Prospect Heights Restaurants Included In NYC Summer Restaurant Week

Reservations are up for grabs at hundreds of restaurants across New York City, as weeks of tasty deals approach all five boroughs.