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fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago
Brooklyn

Illicit farms, decriminalization and long-awaited licenses: A brief history of marijuana in Brooklyn | amNewYork

fromBrooklyn Paper
18 hours ago
Brooklyn

Illicit farms, decriminalization and long-awaited licenses: A brief history of marijuana in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

NYC real estate
fromCurbed
3 hours ago

Where Have All the Normal Windows Gone?

Large windows in new builds are popular but come with practical drawbacks like limited ventilation and difficulty finding suitable curtains.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

Mamdani plans redesign to Brooklyn's Linden Blvd. following spate of deaths

Mayor Mamdani plans to redesign Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard to improve safety and bus service, addressing dangerous conditions and reckless driving.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

Illicit farms, decriminalization and long-awaited licenses: A brief history of marijuana in Brooklyn | amNewYork

Brooklyn's cannabis scene has evolved from strict prohibition to nearly 80 legal dispensaries since adult-use legalization in New York State.
fromBrooklyn Paper
18 hours ago
Brooklyn

Illicit farms, decriminalization and long-awaited licenses: A brief history of marijuana in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

Here Are The Key Takeaways From Brooklyn's State Of The Borough Address

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced new investments in education, immigrant services, and cultural programs during his 2026 State of the Borough address.
#urban-design
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Opinion: Don't Design Grand Army Plaza For 2007 - Build It For The Future - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza's redesign aims to transform it into a significant urban space for Brooklyn's future, inspired by visionary leadership and advocacy.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Find Outdoor Living Inspiration in These Brooklyn Gardens

Outdoor spaces in Brooklyn are designed to reflect homeowners' needs and enhance living areas.
#rave-culture
#gen-z
fromAol
3 hours ago
NYC music

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

fromAol
3 hours ago
NYC music

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

NYC music
fromAol
3 hours ago

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

A growing movement among Gen Z is promoting phone-free parties to escape the influence of technology and reconnect socially.
NYC music
fromAol
3 hours ago

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

A growing movement among Gen Z is promoting phone-free parties to escape the influence of technology and reconnect with social life.
NYC music
fromUSA TODAY
3 hours ago

Young people are crowding underground phone-free parties. I went to one.

A growing movement among Gen Z is embracing phone-free parties to escape the influence of technology and reconnect socially.
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
13 hours ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
#real-estate
fromCurbed
1 day ago
NYC real estate

A Clinton Hill One-Bedroom With a Lovely Roof Deck for $799,000

Affordable housing options under a million dollars include various configurations near parks and transit.
fromCurbed
3 days ago
NYC real estate

The Brooklyn Heights 'Spite' House Is for Sale

A long-abandoned brownstone at 194 Columbia Heights is being marketed for $15 million, showcasing historic details and significant space.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 day ago

A Clinton Hill One-Bedroom With a Lovely Roof Deck for $799,000

Affordable housing options under a million dollars include various configurations near parks and transit.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
3 days ago

The Brooklyn Heights 'Spite' House Is for Sale

A long-abandoned brownstone at 194 Columbia Heights is being marketed for $15 million, showcasing historic details and significant space.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
14 hours ago

Eyes on the Street: Alameda Improves Access to Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

New ramps in Alameda will enhance access for cyclists and pedestrians between Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and the Wood Street neighborhood.
Design
fromArchDaily
7 hours ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.
fromianVisits
8 hours ago

Seven shades of green: the DLR's quietly complicated network

The DLR first opened in 1987, it had two lines: Red - Stratford to Island Gardens and Green - Tower Gateway to Island Gardens. Within just a few years, as the DLR extended out to Beckton and later Lewisham, they turned the whole map green.
London
Music
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

9 New Songs Out Today

New music releases include Graham Coxon's lost album, Shooter Jennings' cover featuring Willie Nelson, and new tracks from Beck and Portrayal of Guilt.
NYC food
fromABC7 Los Angeles
19 hours ago

Meet NYC's rooftop beekeeper

Beekeeper Andrew CotƩ finds comfort in bees and creates unique rooftop honey across NYC, connecting his work to family and community.
#bike-lane
fromGothamist
5 days ago
New York City

Mamdani administration's new 72nd Street bike lane would link Upper East and West sides

Upper West Side
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Check out plans for a new crosstown bike lane that will go through Central Park

A proposed two-way protected bike lane on 72nd Street aims to create a safe crosstown connection across Manhattan.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mamdani administration's new 72nd Street bike lane would link Upper East and West sides

A new bike lane on 72nd Street aims to connect cyclists between the East and Hudson Rivers, enhancing safety and accessibility.
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Trump officials break ground on new pipeline at Floyd Bennett Field

"Anyone who is opposing this project was wrong to do so," Zeldin said. "But it's never too late for anyone up in Albany seeing what this big announcement means."
Washington DC
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 hours ago

Barclays Center's $150M overhaul adds new atrium, AmEx lounge and public art installations * Brooklyn Paper

Barclays Center is undergoing a $150 million renovation to enhance the fan experience with new designs and amenities.
#new-york-city
fromGothamist
4 days ago
New York City

Mamdani to swap parking spots for more than 6,500 curbside Empire Bins across NYC

NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: The Last Gasp of the Bikelash Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's DOT is launching ambitious street redesigns, including bike lanes and bus boarding islands, despite past community opposition.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
15 hours ago

NYC parking spots are becoming locales for giant trash bins

New York City will replace curbside garbage bags with large 'Empire Bins', converting over 6,500 parking spaces to improve sanitation.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 day ago

Inside the NYC Power Stations That Keep Trains Moving or Bring Them to a Halt

A power outage stranded over 3,500 subway riders in NYC for two hours, causing significant delays and highlighting aging infrastructure.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mamdani to swap parking spots for more than 6,500 curbside Empire Bins across NYC

New York City will replace garbage bags with large trash bins to improve cleanliness and reduce rat sightings.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Thousands of curbside Empire' trash bins coming to more parts of NYC | amNewYork

New York City will replace black garbage bags with lidded containers, expanding Empire Bins across all boroughs by 2031.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: The Last Gasp of the Bikelash Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's DOT is launching ambitious street redesigns, including bike lanes and bus boarding islands, despite past community opposition.
fromForbes
1 hour ago

Inside A Rare $16 Million Gilded Age Brooklyn Brownstone

C.P.H. Gilbert could design 'a mean Neo-Gothic mansion,' as one New York Times story put it, showcasing his architectural prowess during the Gilded Age.
Renovation
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: World Cup Fuss Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey Transit charges $150 for train tickets to World Cup games, prompting criticism and highlighting local resource strain from FIFA's demands.
Boston real estate
fromBrownstoner
21 hours ago

Picturesque Brooklyn Heights Wood Frame Asks $4.9 Million

25 Cranberry Street in Brooklyn Heights features a historic exterior and an artfully restored interior with original elements and modern touches.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
19 minutes ago

Get out and go green: How to celebrate Earth Day across Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn celebrates Earth Day with various community events focused on sustainability and environmental education.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Protected bike lanes may soon come to 72nd Street on Upper West Side, DOT says | amNewYork

Manhattan's 72nd Street will gain a two-way protected bike lane, enhancing safety and connectivity for cyclists across the city.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
17 hours ago

NYC Housing Calendar, April 20-27

Upcoming housing events and affordable housing lotteries in NYC are highlighted, with specific dates and income requirements for applications.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 hours ago

Teen beaten and robbed of bookbag in East Flatbush

Four individuals approached the 19-year-old man and got into an argument with him. They punched the victim multiple times in the face before taking his North Face book bag.
New York City
Arts
fromTime Out New York
15 hours ago

An artist will build a public installation made of 2,500 plastic bottles in real time

New Yorkers can participate in a public sculpture installation using discarded bottles on April 24 at Flatiron Plaza.
fromPolitics NY
1 day ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin

To address the affordability crisis, we must be proactive and bold in building more affordable housing, lowering skyrocketing health care costs, and enacting universal childcare.
NYC politics
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Brooklyn News: Green-Wood Visitor Center Opens

Gowanus development plans advance while a Fort Greene historic home faces demolition after being deemed unworthy of landmark status.
#mcguinness-boulevard
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Redesigned McGuinness Boulevard Sees Fewer Cars: DOT

The redesigned McGuinness Boulevard has increased cycling, reduced vehicle traffic, and slightly extended travel times.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout * Brooklyn Paper

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout | amNewYork

The redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has led to more cyclists, fewer vehicles, and slightly longer travel times.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Redesigned McGuinness Boulevard Sees Fewer Cars: DOT

The redesigned McGuinness Boulevard has increased cycling, reduced vehicle traffic, and slightly extended travel times.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout * Brooklyn Paper

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout | amNewYork

The redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has led to more cyclists, fewer vehicles, and slightly longer travel times.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
17 hours ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
fromStreetsblog New York City
10 hours ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
fromHyperallergic
23 hours ago

Art by Graphic Rewilding Blooms at Brookfield Place in New York City

Fleeting Opulence transforms the Winter Garden and surrounding spaces into an immersive celebration of the natural world, featuring larger-than-life flowers and cherry blossoms.
Arts
Renovation
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Two 1940s Buildings Could Be Demolished for New Construction in Tribeca East Historic District

Two mid-century buildings in Tribeca may be demolished for new construction, pending approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Wither Outdoor Dining Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Outdoor dining in the city has drastically declined, with only 500 establishments participating this year compared to thousands during the pandemic.
fromStreetsblog New York City
10 hours ago

MTA Workers Park All Over Sidewalks Outside Astoria Facility - Streetsblog New York City

MTA workers are illegally parking on sidewalks outside a transit complex in Astoria, with some leaving MTA-branded high-visibility vests on their dashboards, seemingly to avoid tickets.
New York City
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Greenpoint Row House

Bay Ridge co-op, Prospect Lefferts Gardens row house, and Park Slope brownstone are the most popular listings this week.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

In Mamdani's NYC, sewer socialism is out. Pothole politics is in.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes 'pothole politics' to address city issues directly and practically, focusing on tangible improvements for New Yorkers.
#interior-design
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

The Insider: Perfect Pied-a-Terre in Boerum Hill

A design team maximized a 450 square foot space, transforming a former tailor's shop into a functional and stylish studio apartment.
fromAol
1 week ago
Renovation

This Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Is Full of Surprises

A prewar apartment in Brooklyn was transformed from nine rooms to fourteen, emphasizing a more subdivided layout while maintaining historic charm.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

The Insider: Perfect Pied-a-Terre in Boerum Hill

A design team maximized a 450 square foot space, transforming a former tailor's shop into a functional and stylish studio apartment.
Renovation
fromAol
1 week ago

This Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Is Full of Surprises

A prewar apartment in Brooklyn was transformed from nine rooms to fourteen, emphasizing a more subdivided layout while maintaining historic charm.
fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

Get in gear! What to know about the TD Five Boro Bike Tour pedaling through NYC on May 3 | amNewYork

Ken Podziba, Bike New York's president and CEO, emphasized that the Five Boro Bike Tour is not a race, but an opportunity to see New York City on two wheels. He stated, 'You ride across the five bridges, and you see the skyline in front of you. You're experiencing it at street level.'
New York City
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
23 hours ago

Williamsburg-born Hii NYC opens Bay Ridge flagship, blending cannabis and community * Brooklyn Paper

Hii NYC opened a new cannabis dispensary in Bay Ridge, expanding its brand and community presence in South Brooklyn.
fromBrooklyn Paper
20 hours ago

Inside Paddy's of Park Slope, a classic Irish bar built on community and belonging * Brooklyn Paper

"For LGBTQ+ and women in particular, I think we were kind of never given an opportunity to have a safe space to come to, or know of a safe space where they could say, 'You know what? I'm not feeling safe today. Paddy's is up the street.'"
Brooklyn
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 days ago

East Flatbush Tenants Rage At Mystery Landlord As Building Falls Apart

Tenants face severe living conditions with infestations and damage, struggling with unclear ownership and unresolved repairs after the landlord's death.
NYC real estate
fromNews 12 - Long Island
3 days ago

Tenants raise concerns about East Flatbush apartment building's new landlord

Tenants in East Flatbush face severe living conditions, including structural issues and pest infestations, while struggling with unclear landlord ownership.
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

The Daily Dirt: Meet the new head of City Planning

I understood at a very early age how much place matters and how impactful government services can be on one's life. The Mayor's Office of Equity and Racial Justice was really focused on working with agencies to think about how they're addressing inequity, whether it's through budget as a lever or personnel as a lever, procurement, policymaking. But land use is a lever as well.
NYC politics
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility | amNewYork

Public-private partnerships are enhancing subway accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, improving efficiency and reducing costs for infrastructure projects.
#affordable-housing
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn News: A Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Affordable housing lottery in Brownsville offers studio apartments for $940, targeting families earning 40-60% of the Area Median Income.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
6 days ago

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn News: A Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Affordable housing lottery in Brownsville offers studio apartments for $940, targeting families earning 40-60% of the Area Median Income.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
6 days ago

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.
New York City
fromBronx Times
3 days ago

Two Bronx districts tapped for major NYC trash bin expansion - Bronx Times

Mayor Mamdani announced a trash containerization program expansion in the Bronx, aiming for citywide implementation by 2031.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Here comes the sun: New bill would let New Yorkers hang solar panels from windows

"It's generating power that goes right into my apartment, and that's money that I'm not spending. As a mom who has two kids and a big day care bill, that makes a big difference."
NYC real estate
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 days ago

Towering Bjarke Ingels-Designed Gowanus project moves toward construction * Brooklyn Paper

The project features 16-story towers with a public esplanade, artist workspaces, and amenities, significantly increasing height and density compared to earlier plans.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

New 31-Story Rental Tower Muscles Into Downtown Brooklyn Skyline

A 31-story residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn offers 465 rental apartments, including 120 affordable units, along with various amenities and retail space.
#transportation
fromGothamist
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Mamdani plans to ban cars on part of Grand Army Plaza, connect arch to Prospect Park

New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

East Side, West Side: Mamdani's DOT Will Transform 72nd Street With Protected Bike Lane, Bus Improvements - Streetsblog New York City

New bus and bike improvements for West 72nd Street will proceed despite business owners' concerns, emphasizing safety and multi-modal transportation.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Mamdani plans to ban cars on part of Grand Army Plaza, connect arch to Prospect Park

Cars will be banned from the southern edge of Grand Army Plaza to enhance pedestrian access to Prospect Park.
fromDesign Milk
4 days ago

Sabah House NYC Pays Homage To Set + Setting

Sabahs are made entirely by hand from 100% leather in either Texas or Turkey—two regions with distinct yet deeply rooted relationships to the material. The result is a shoe that varies subtly from pair to pair, even within the same size.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

Demolition likely after LPC declines to landmark historic Fort Greene home * Brooklyn Paper

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has denied landmark status to a historic house in Fort Greene due to extensive alterations.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

Check out this car-free Grand Army Plaza redesign proposal

A proposal aims to redesign Grand Army Plaza by banning cars from part of it and reconnecting the arch to Prospect Park.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Work to Resume on Flatbush Avenue Center Bus Lanes

The project aims to enhance bus service speed and street safety on Flatbush Avenue with dedicated lanes and improved pedestrian facilities.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC to resume construction on Flatbush Avenue bus lanes later this month

The NYC DOT is resuming construction on bus lanes along Flatbush Avenue to improve transit speed and safety for riders.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

New center-running bus lanes coming to Flatbush Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn

Construction on Flatbush Avenue will enhance bus speed and safety for 132,000 daily riders through new center-running bus lanes.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Where are Brooklyn's "recreation deserts," and what can be done to fix them? * Brooklyn Paper

"Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases."
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

The City Is Doing to Prospect Park What It Needs to Do to All Parks - Streetsblog New York City

Prospect Park will soon have protected bike lanes on its entire perimeter, enhancing safety for cyclists and pedestrians.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

City plans bike lanes and bigger plazas for Manhattan's 14th Street busway

Manhattan's 14th Street busway will undergo major redesign with bike lanes, improved bus stops, and expanded pedestrian space following successful traffic restrictions since 2019.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 months ago

76 New Apartments Could Come To Brooklyn With Parking And Retail

Seventy-six apartments, ground-floor retail, and 27 parking spaces are proposed at 1417 Avenue U, including 23 permanently affordable units.
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