Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Sparks Tenant Displacement Fears in Brooklyn
Residents express dissatisfaction with the city's affordable rent measures in Atlantic Avenue rezoning, calling for adjustments to benefit lower-income households.
Plan to Close Crown Heights School Shelved After Community Outcry
Community members were not involved in the decision to close P.S./M.S. 394, leading to heightened tension and outcry during the Panel for Education Policy meeting.
Brooklyn Children's Museum celebrates 125 years of play and exploration
The Brooklyn Children's Museum has adapted to serve its diverse community, emphasizing accessibility and cultural representation, especially under the leadership of Atiba Edwards.
Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Sparks Tenant Displacement Fears in Brooklyn
Residents express dissatisfaction with the city's affordable rent measures in Atlantic Avenue rezoning, calling for adjustments to benefit lower-income households.
Plan to Close Crown Heights School Shelved After Community Outcry
Community members were not involved in the decision to close P.S./M.S. 394, leading to heightened tension and outcry during the Panel for Education Policy meeting.
Brooklyn Children's Museum celebrates 125 years of play and exploration
The Brooklyn Children's Museum has adapted to serve its diverse community, emphasizing accessibility and cultural representation, especially under the leadership of Atiba Edwards.
Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Stirs Questions About Transparency
Residents are demanding more transparency and information on the Atlantic Avenue rezoning proposal to ensure their input is meaningful.
Developer pulls plug on planned Crown Heights rezoning near Brooklyn Botanic Garden * Brooklyn Paper
Continuum Company has withdrawn its rezoning application for the Spice Factory site due to financial viability concerns after recent modifications to the proposal.
Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Stirs Questions About Transparency
Residents are demanding more transparency and information on the Atlantic Avenue rezoning proposal to ensure their input is meaningful.
Developer pulls plug on planned Crown Heights rezoning near Brooklyn Botanic Garden * Brooklyn Paper
Continuum Company has withdrawn its rezoning application for the Spice Factory site due to financial viability concerns after recent modifications to the proposal.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Basks in Sunlight After New Development Deal
The revised rezoning plan for Franklin Ave will protect sunlight for Brooklyn Botanic Garden while providing 355 housing units, including affordable options.
Crown Heights Affordable Housing Lottery Lists Units Less Than $500
Affordable housing lotteries are crucial in NYC's rental market.
The Crown Heights lottery offers units significantly below the area's average rents.
Eligibility spans a wide income range with various preferences for applicants.
Weeksville Place affordable housing lottery opens in Crown Heights, with rents starting at $454 * Brooklyn Paper
Weeksville Place represents a significant development in affordable housing, with units catering to low to moderate-income families.
Brooklyn Needs Housing. She Has a Vacant Lot. Why Can't She Build?
Crown Heights faces a deepening affordable housing crisis amidst rapid gentrification, leading to significant rent increases and discontent among long-time residents.
City Council Backs Tweaked Development Near Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The City Council approved a ten-story building in Crown Heights, prioritizing community concerns while providing more affordable housing options.
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Crown Heights
Weeksville Place offers 100% affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and the homeless, with rents starting from $454 per month.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Basks in Sunlight After New Development Deal
The revised rezoning plan for Franklin Ave will protect sunlight for Brooklyn Botanic Garden while providing 355 housing units, including affordable options.
Crown Heights Affordable Housing Lottery Lists Units Less Than $500
Affordable housing lotteries are crucial in NYC's rental market.
The Crown Heights lottery offers units significantly below the area's average rents.
Eligibility spans a wide income range with various preferences for applicants.
Weeksville Place affordable housing lottery opens in Crown Heights, with rents starting at $454 * Brooklyn Paper
Weeksville Place represents a significant development in affordable housing, with units catering to low to moderate-income families.
Brooklyn Needs Housing. She Has a Vacant Lot. Why Can't She Build?
Crown Heights faces a deepening affordable housing crisis amidst rapid gentrification, leading to significant rent increases and discontent among long-time residents.
City Council Backs Tweaked Development Near Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The City Council approved a ten-story building in Crown Heights, prioritizing community concerns while providing more affordable housing options.
Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Crown Heights
Weeksville Place offers 100% affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and the homeless, with rents starting from $454 per month.
Asphalt Green to Take Over Operations of Crown Heights Health Center
Asphalt Green is set to take over operations of the Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Center in Central Brooklyn, enhancing its commitment to community health.
Neighbor arrested for attempted kidnapping after trying to yank 6-year-old boy from father
A neighbor attempted to kidnap a six-year-old boy in Crown Heights, but the father successfully intervened, highlighting community concerns about safety.
Masked man attempts to kidnap Orthodox Jewish boy in Crown Heights
A masked man attempted to kidnap a Jewish boy in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, but was stopped by the child's father.
Neighbor arrested for attempted kidnapping after trying to yank 6-year-old boy from father
A neighbor attempted to kidnap a six-year-old boy in Crown Heights, but the father successfully intervened, highlighting community concerns about safety.
Masked man attempts to kidnap Orthodox Jewish boy in Crown Heights
A masked man attempted to kidnap a Jewish boy in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, but was stopped by the child's father.
Hasidic Man Attacked in Third Antisemitic Assault in Brooklyn in Eight Days
A middle-aged Hasidic man in Crown Heights was violently attacked in the latest antisemitic hate crime incident, highlighting ongoing community tensions.
After City Planning Commission Approves Franklin Ave. Lot Rezoning, Developer Pulls a Switcheroo
Developer withdraws plans for 10-story building after rezoning approval, citing devaluation concerns due to imposed limits.
Developer Pulls Plug on Second Try for Spice Factory Towers
Continuum Company has withdrawn its rezoning application for the Spice Factory site after City Planning Commission's modifications, opting for market-rate condos instead.
Controversial Crown Heights development faces shadow impact concerns: City Planning report * Brooklyn Paper
Proposed 14-story building in Crown Heights faces opposition for potential negative impact on Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Jackie Robinson Playground.
After City Planning Commission Approves Franklin Ave. Lot Rezoning, Developer Pulls a Switcheroo
Developer withdraws plans for 10-story building after rezoning approval, citing devaluation concerns due to imposed limits.
Developer Pulls Plug on Second Try for Spice Factory Towers
Continuum Company has withdrawn its rezoning application for the Spice Factory site after City Planning Commission's modifications, opting for market-rate condos instead.
Controversial Crown Heights development faces shadow impact concerns: City Planning report * Brooklyn Paper
Proposed 14-story building in Crown Heights faces opposition for potential negative impact on Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Jackie Robinson Playground.
Briscola Is a New Trattoria That Looks (Way) Back in Time
Briscola Trattoria features innovative Italian dishes focusing on traditional flavors and communal dining experiences.
FBI, Justice Dept. foil plan to attack Chabad HQ in Crown Heights
A major terror plot against a Jewish center in Crown Heights was foiled, leading to the arrest of a 20-year-old Pakistani suspect.
Shomrim warns the Jewish community of recurring scam
The Jewish community in Crown Heights is targeted by a threatening email scam demanding money, utilizing personal details for intimidation.
11 Men Accused Of Fatal Gang Violence In Crown Heights: DA
11 men charged with conspiracy and murder related to gang violence in Crown Heights
Brooklyn DA emphasizes commitment to fighting gang-related activities
Shooting incidents connected to Stain Gang and Albany Gang retaliation
Crown Heights Queen Anne Unit With Two Mantels Asks $3,500
Well-kept apartment in a picturesque Queen Anne row house with original details, modern conveniences, and recent updates.
Brooklyn News: Crown Heights Ex-School to Become Shelter
Historic school in Crown Heights to be converted to a homeless shelter.
Crown Heights Resident Lament Closure of Local Grocery Store
Closure of Associated Supermarket in 2021 caused inconvenience to Crown Heights residents
Residents protested against the closure, demanding the supermarket be reopened soon
'No more': Pols push for state budget funding to address subway bottleneck in Crown Heights * Brooklyn Paper
Commuter advocates and state politicians are calling for capital funding in the state budget to fix a subway bottleneck issue in Crown Heights.
The subway bottleneck at Nostrand Junction has been causing delays for riders on the 2, 3, 4, and 5 subway lines in Brooklyn.
Crown Heights tenants rally for control of their building after years of no repairs * Brooklyn Paper
Tenants in a Crown Heights apartment are fighting to take control of their building after getting the owner ousted from management.
They have been living with broken ceilings, cracked tiles, and infestations for years, and despite the removal of the landlord, repairs have not been made.
Several arrested at Chabad Lubavitch HQ as crews try to fill secret tunnel beside synagogue * Brooklyn Paper
A group of men tried to stop construction workers from filling in a secretly-dug tunnel at Chabad Lubavitch Headquarters in Crown Heights.
The men illegally entered the building and broke down a wall to access the synagogue where the tunnel was located.
New Theater Opens in Crown Heights With Kickoff Party... And a Protest
A new multipurpose creative space, the Crown Hill Theatre, has opened in Crown Heights, offering live music, film screenings, theater productions, and event space.
The location also provides training for youth in media, technology, and theater production.
Crown Hill Theater debuts in former home of contested Black Lady Theatre * Brooklyn Paper
A new theater, Crown Hill Theater, is opening in the venue where The Black Lady Theatre formerly operated in Crown Heights.
The theater will host private events, live music, education, music and video production, and co-working.
New Theater Opens in Crown Heights With Kickoff Party... And a Protest
A new multipurpose creative space, the Crown Hill Theatre, has opened in Crown Heights, offering live music, film screenings, theater productions, and event space.
The location also provides training for youth in media, technology, and theater production.
Crown Hill Theater debuts in former home of contested Black Lady Theatre * Brooklyn Paper
A new theater, Crown Hill Theater, is opening in the venue where The Black Lady Theatre formerly operated in Crown Heights.
The theater will host private events, live music, education, music and video production, and co-working.