Smorgasburg Returns To Brooklyn 'More Delicious Than Ever'

Some 80 food vendors from Lebanese-Portuguese fusion to vegan ice cream will hit the streets of Brooklyn starting Saturday for Smorgasburg.

Teenager's Nose Broken In Barclays Center Subway Attack: Cops

A 17-year-old was repeatedly punched and kicked in Prospect Heights, and cops made no arrests a week later.

Woman Slaps Straphanger In The Face With A Taser: NYPD

A dispute over a subway seat turned violent on a Queens-bound A train in Crown Heights Monday, police said.

Crown Heights North Historic Area Could Claim 440 More Buildings

With 1,600 buildings already protected, advocates are working to add a new area to the Crown Heights North Historic District.

Boozy Laundromat Opens In Crown Heights With Beer, Bar Food

Pearl Lee's Washtub turns a weekly chore into a Crown Heights hang out by combining laundry suds with booze.

'Be A Culinary Explorer': Taste 20 Eateries At Franklin Ave Festival

Brooklyn businesses, restaurants and artists will shut down Franklin Avenue Saturday for a Crown Heights tasting festival.

Prospect Heights Restaurant Nominated For 2023 James Beard Award

A Prospect Heights chef cooking up Persian fare is in the running for James Beard's Best NY Chef award for 2023.

5 Brooklyn Men Charged In ATM Burglary Ring: DA

The robbers used Clinton Hill and East New York apartments to prep for at least 11 burglaries in Brooklyn.

Help Spend $1 Million On Prospect And Crown Heights Community Projects

Brooklyn locals will have their say on $1 million of public funds this week, voting on projects for local parks and playgrounds.

'Mind, Body and Soul': New Community Space Opens In Crown Heights

The new Crown Heights community center offers services as various as childcare, legal help and water aerobics, founders say.

3 Injured In Crown Heights Fire: FDNY, Reports

A trash compactor set fire at an NYCHA building in Brooklyn Sunday, sending three people to the hospital.

Man Fatally Stabbed In Crown Heights Apartment: NYPD, Reports

The 31-year-old crawled back into his apartment with his mother after being stabbed by three men, according to reports.

Cherry Blossoms Bloom In Brooklyn: Where To Find

As New Yorkers prepare for warmer temps and sunnier skies, some cherry blossoms have started to bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

First Tenants Move Into Bedford Union Armory Affordable Housing

The massive development welcomed its first residents after years of community pushback on its affordability.

Young Men Punched, Robbed In Crown Heights: Cops

A crowd of robbers fractured a 16-year-old's nose in Brooklyn, police said.

After 1 Year In Office, Brooklyn City Council Rep Reflects On Policies

Crystal Hudson reflected on her priorities during her first year in office, including tenant's rights and Brooklyn's older residents.

Community Kicks Off Ramadan With Lighting Ceremony

Atlantic Avenue was illuminated Wednesday with green crescent moons and the words “Happy Ramadan” in honor of the holiday.

26-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Crown Heights Identified: Cops

A 26-year-old was found Monday in Brooklyn with two gunshot wounds.

Brooklyn Talks: Dr. Jane Goodall and Friends

In honor of Earth Month, join us for a conversation with Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Msgr. of Peace

City Ignores 'Simple Thing' In Rat Fight That Prospect Heights Learned

The Mayor agrees that a trash container with a lid is a "simple thing" to fight rats, but a Sterling Place rat group says no one knows it.

Runners Zip Through Prospect And Central Park For NYC Half Marathon

Setting records on the 13.1-mile route, some 25,000 runners made their way through Brooklyn and Manhattan Sunday for a half marathon.

Crown Heights Cyclist Shooter Caught On Surveillance Camera: Cops

A man on a bike shot shot into a group Thursday, hitting one person on the shoulder. Police hadn't found the shooter Monday.

'Change Starts Here': 5 Brooklyn Nonprofits Awarded $100K

Ranging from STEM programs to workers justice, five Brooklyn nonprofit organizations got a major boost this week.

Man Repeatedly Slashed After Argument In Crown Heights: NYPD

The slasher fled and no arrests had been made as of Friday morning, police said.

Open Streets Returns To Prospect And Crown Heights

Pedestrians will take over major roadways in Brooklyn through December as New York City's beloved Open Streets program returns.

17-Year-Old Fatally Shot By Stranger Near Crown Heights: NYPD

The 17-year-old was just outside his apartment building when a stranger shot him in the chest, police said.

Rat Academy: Learn How To Handle Rats In Prospect Heights

As Brooklyn's rat battle continues, learn about how to keep rats at bay at an upcoming training in Prospect Heights.

Innocent Bus Rider Shot On B44 Bus In Crown Heights, Police Say

A man was sent to the hospital after a bus shooting in Crown Heights, according to police.

Brooklyn Public Library Readers Plea With Local Reps Over Budget Cuts

Thousands of Brooklyn library patrons are asking their representatives to oppose the mayor's 2024 budget, which cuts funding to libraries.

Teenagers Attacked, Robbed In Crown Heights Robbery: NYPD

Two 16-year-olds were punched and robbed in Crown Heights Monday, police said. One was hospitalized.

Greenlight Closes The Book On Prospect Lefferts Gardens Location

Greenlight Bookstore will close its Flatbush Avenue location in May, the owner announced Monday.

$20K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Crown Heights

A Crown Heights liquor store proved lucky for a lottery gambler last week, who won nearly $20,000 off a Take 5 ticket.

One Dead After Fatal Crown Heights Fire: FDNY

A Prospect Place fire on Thursday night left one person dead, officials said.

Prospect And Crown Heights Schools To Get Arts Money: Report

Over 100 schools will get $24,000 each in arts funding from the City Council — and District 17 has the most participating schools.

Popular Brunch Spot To Reopen In Crown Heights Next Month: Report

Williamsburg's hyper-popular spot, Egg, will reopen as Little Egg on Washington Avenue this spring, reports EaterNY.

Crown Heights Man Arrested After Student Shooting: NYPD

Police arrested a 21-year-old man who they say shot two students near their school in Sunset Park on Tuesday.

Police Search For Prospect Lefferts Credit Card Thief: NYPD

The person used a woman's credit card to buy alcohol in Nassau County, police said.

Get Rats Outta Our Roots, Says Prospect Heights Rodent Squad

Prospect Heights residents say that the city has long been giving them the runaround when it comes to getting rats out of tree pits.

Come Savor A 'Taste' Of Franklin Avenue In Crown Heights

Enjoy tastes at more than a dozen Franklin Avenue restaurants while fighting food insecurity.

Man Punched On Crown Heights B44 Bus: Police

A man and a woman pummeled a 62-year-old on a Nostrand Avenue bus on Feb. 24, police said.