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fromBKReader
4 hours ago
Brooklyn

Bullying Leads to Widespread Mental Health Issues

Bullying extends beyond childhood and school settings, affecting individuals of all ages.
fromBKReader
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Free Doula Services Help Close Maternal Health Gaps in NYC

The Citywide Doula Initiative in New York City has successfully reduced maternal deaths and improved birth outcomes for participants since its inception.
fromIslands
2 hours ago

A Historic Cemetery In Brooklyn Is An Open-Air Museum And Botanical Park With Statue Of Liberty Views - Islands

Visiting cemeteries is one of the ways Rick Steves recommends getting a taste of Europe's macabre side, blending fascination with learning for visitors interested in history.
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#investigation
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fromShore News Network
2 days ago

Brooklyn teen last seen leaving home Tuesday reported missing

16-year-old Maria Lassend from Brownsville has been reported missing after last seen leaving her home on July 8, 2025.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Hit-and-run BMW driver kills two pedestrians on NYC street before zooming off: cops

Two men were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Brooklyn when a BMW driver struck them while they were crossing the street.
#traffic-incident
fromNBC New York
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Two men killed in early morning hit-and-run in Brooklyn: NYPD

Two pedestrians were killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
The victims were struck by a black sedan while crossing the street.
NYPD is investigating and no arrests have been made.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Brooklyn

90-year-old man killed by hit-and-run moped driver in Brooklyn

A 90-year-old man was killed by a moped driver while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
#bedford-stuyvesant
fromBKReader
4 hours ago
Brooklyn

Hip-Hop Royalty Shuts Down Brooklyn

Fat Beats celebrated its 30th anniversary with a concert featuring top Hip-Hop artists in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
fromBKReader
12 hours ago
Brooklyn

NYPD: 13-year-old Boy Slashed in Bed-Stuy; Suspect Sought

A 13-year-old boy was attacked with a knife in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
#fdny
#immigration
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Brooklyn

ICE in NYC: Disabled asylum seeker detained without contact for over a week, parents skipping meals to pay for detained son's release | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Brooklyn

ICE in NYC: Disabled asylum seeker detained without contact for over a week, parents skipping meals to pay for detained son's release | amNewYork

#brooklyn-public-library
fromBKReader
7 hours ago

18 Artists Reimagine Angels in Brooklyn Exhibition

Angel Archives presents the group exhibition Angels, featuring 18 artists from various mediums. The event will highlight angels as protectors and spiritual presences.
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#public-safety
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
8 hours ago

Winning $500K Lottery Ticket Sold At Brooklyn Deli: See Where

The winning Pick 10 ticket was purchased at Brighton Gourmet Deli Inc., located at 606 Brighton Avenue in Brighton Beach. The ticket matched all ten winning numbers drawn on July 11.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Senior woman shot on Brooklyn street corner amid barrage of bullets: cops | amNewYork

A 65-year-old woman was shot in a brazen daylight shooting in Brooklyn on July 13, with the incident occurring near Foster and New York Avenues.
Brooklyn
#prospect-park
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

Faith, family and four Tons: Lifters carry on Williamsburg's Giglio tradition at Mount Carmel Feast * Brooklyn Paper

'A lot of things in life change, but if you can go back to something every year and remember what it means to other people in your family as well, it's what this event is all about,' Anthony Santino said.
Brooklyn
#crown-heights
#community-support
fromBKReader
1 day ago

Celebrate Summer at Brooklyn Botanic Garden With Live Music and Art

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden features a robust seasonal programming lineup, including music events, art installations, and family-friendly workshops amid its signature summer plantings.
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#crime
fromRemodelista
1 day ago

Quick Takes With: Ellen Van Dusen - Remodelista

Recently, Ellen worked with Dutch brand Fatboy to create playful outdoor furniture pieces like hammocks, bean bags, and poufs.
Brooklyn
#community-engagement
fromBKReader
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Real Estate Firm Partners With Brooklyn Museum to Offer Residents Exclusive Perks

fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Historic Brooklyn Bar Association uses good, old-fashioned baseball outing to bond with young, new members

fromBKReader
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Real Estate Firm Partners With Brooklyn Museum to Offer Residents Exclusive Perks

fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Historic Brooklyn Bar Association uses good, old-fashioned baseball outing to bond with young, new members

#cultural-heritage
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Sauce and stories: Monsignor's flavorful 'ministry' to elevate 138th annual Mount Carmel feast * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Sauce and stories: Monsignor's flavorful 'ministry' to elevate 138th annual Mount Carmel feast * Brooklyn Paper

fromBKReader
2 days ago

DoorDash Delivery Workers Urged to Claim Money From $16.75 Million Settlement

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $16.75 million settlement for DoorDash delivery workers, urging them to file claims by September 30, 2025.
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#brooklyn-mirage
#real-estate
#affordable-housing
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Affordable housing lottery launches at The Elliot in Fort Greene, with rents starting at $2k * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
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Affordable housing lottery launches at The Elliot in Fort Greene, with rents starting at $2k * Brooklyn Paper

#new-york-city
#community-safety
fromCbsnews
3 days ago
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Brooklyn residents demand city action over dangerous tree as data shows pruning is down citywide

fromCbsnews
3 days ago
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Brooklyn residents demand city action over dangerous tree as data shows pruning is down citywide

fromGothamist
3 days ago

NYC to close Brooklyn concrete recycling facility loathed by neighbors

"With the closure of the concrete recycling facility at the Columbia Street Waterfront District, we are taking an important step toward realizing a greener, safer, and more vibrant Brooklyn Marine Terminal for the residents of this community."
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Two pedestrians killed by hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn | amNewYork

A preliminary investigation by the department's Collision Investigation Squad found the vehicle was traveling south on Third Avenue when it struck the pedestrians and sped away.
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Teak New York Brings Scandinavian Design to Greenpoint

"I knew it was going to be a huge change, but I also knew I was ready."
Brooklyn
#historical-events
fromBKReader
4 days ago

Former NYPD Chief of Detectives Alleges Promotions Were Sold in New Lawsuit

Chief James Essig alleges in his lawsuit that the former NYPD leadership engaged in corrupt practices, including 'selling promotions' for as much as $15,000.
Brooklyn
#court-ruling
fromwww.bkreader.com
4 days ago

Best of Brooklyn: Pizza

L'Industrie Pizzeria offers a Neapolitan twist with super thin, crispy crust and famed burrata slices. Its blend of NYC attitude and Italian tradition delights pizza lovers.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 days ago

Colton, Zhuang gear up for annual summer cleanup series in Southwest Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Our community cleanups are incredibly important. Not only do they beautify the neighborhood, making it an even better place to work, live and raise a family, but they bring residents together with a common goal of improving the place they are proud to call home.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
4 days ago

June saw significant decline in major felonies and shootings in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

From June 2-28, crime across Kings County was down in five of seven major felony categories - rape, robbery, burglary, felony assault, and grand larceny - compared to the same period last year.
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fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 days ago

Liberty healing during epic stand

I think we can build greatly on that. A lot of things are in our control.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 days ago

How Clinton Hill got its name

DeWitt Clinton, New York City mayor, governor and senator, championed the Erie Canal, which opened in 1825, despite initial skepticism and criticism from contemporaries.
Brooklyn
#urban-renewal
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 days ago

Woman convicted of stowing away on flight to Paris faces extradition to Connecticut

"All of these actions were taken in order to save my life," Dali said in Russian through a translator.
Brooklyn
fromCaribbean Life
5 days ago

New US Remittance Tax for Caribbean residents - Caribbean Life

"Over time, this could dampen people's ability to send money back home, affecting families' access to essential resources and services. It places a heavier burden on those already struggling financially."
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 days ago

Brooklyn Photographer Empowers Black Creatives Through Studio Access

"Don't give up," says Antonio Jefferson, a photographer who opened his DUMBO studio in April 2023 in part to support up-and-coming creatives.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 days ago

Brooklyn Defenders takes charge at embattled Queens legal services provider

After 29 years of experience and expertise serving Brooklyn, we are proud to bring the same dedication and excellence to Queens residents. We will continue in our mission to provide outstanding representation and advocacy free of cost to people facing loss of freedom, family separation and other serious legal harms.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 days ago

Brooklyn Goes Off Script With 750+ Improv Performers

The Fun and Dumb Improv Festival will take place from July 10 to July 13, featuring over 200 shows and 750 performers across three stages in East Williamsburg.
Brooklyn
#bike-lanes
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Judge Lets Eric Adams Rip Up Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
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Brooklyn Judge Lets Eric Adams Rip Up Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

fromEater NY
5 days ago

The Team Behind Penny and Claud Is Opening Another Spot

Chase Sinzer and Joshua Pinsky's new wine bar will focus on small bites rather than full meals and feature over 1,000 wine selections from around the world.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Judge lets Mayor Adams remove bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue

"A bike lane will still exist at that location," the judge's order added.
Brooklyn
fromEater NY
5 days ago

Two of Brooklyn's Toughest Tables Are Growing

Sailor announced it would be taking over the adjacent storefront on Dekalb Avenue, a former slice shop, for an expansion, probably only fit for a small bar.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

New outdoor dining rules costing Brooklyn restaurants more than usual

When outdoor dining first opened up, it helped us, it helped us have an area for people to sit and bring the community together.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

The Smurfs take over Brooklyn Children's Museum this Sunday

Expect the museum to be absolutely swarming with tiny blue fans (and, we’re guessing, quite a few big ones). Highlights include a rooftop dance and sing-along to the film's soundtrack, cyanotype art-making in the ColorLab studio and a STEM workshop on natural blue dyes in the Nature's Engineers makerspace.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

MTA opens two elevators at newly-accessible Bay Ridge-95th Street station * Brooklyn Paper

Thanks to effective project management we have been able to avoid four weekend shutdowns and save almost a million dollars in the process, said MTA chair and CEO, Janno Lieber.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 days ago

Homeless Man Charged in Attempted Kidnapping of 6-Year-Old Boy in Coney Island

Johnathan Robalino, 36, was arrested and charged with assault, attempted kidnapping, and failure to exercise control of a minor, according to the NYPD.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago

'Big Beautiful Cuts': Protestors blast Malliotakis over healthcare 'Poison Pill' * Brooklyn Paper

An analysis by the Greater New York Hospital Association estimates that Trump's megabill will risk $14.4 billion in hospital-generated economic activity and over 63,000 healthcare or healthcare-related jobs. The cuts will exacerbate the stress on the already fragile healthcare system, leading to a reduction in critically needed services, downsizing of operations, or even hospital closures.
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