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NYC Sees Highest Housing Completions in Nearly 60 Years, But Permitting Declines

The city added nearly 34,000 new homes in 2024, yet uneven production and a drop in permits raise concerns for future development.

Mar 11, 2025 12:31 PM Read more >

Classical Kids Fair Returns to Brooklyn Children’s Museum for a Day of Music And Fun

The family-friendly event features live music, dance workshops and interactive activities all tied to classical music.

Mar 11, 2025 10:10 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Top 4 Places to Get a Vegan Burger

Each of these places offers a unique take on the vegan burger, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.

Mar 11, 2025 7:06 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Mar 11, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Police Call Death of 3-Year-Old Boy Dropped Off at Hospital 'Suspicious'

The boy was identified as Kyng Davis by police sources.

Mar 11, 2025 6:02 AM Read more >

Burning Vehicle Halts Traffic at Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, FDNY Reports

There were no injuries from the incident.

Mar 11, 2025 4:18 AM Read more >

FDNY Contains Brush Fire in Gerritsen Beach

The Fired Department battled high winds as it controlled a brush fire on Saturday.

Mar 10, 2025 9:47 AM Read more >

City Seizes 1,000 Illegal Guns in 2025

More than 20,700 gun seizures has led to three consecutive years of shooting and homicide declines, city officials said.

Mar 10, 2025 9:05 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Museum to Hold Layoffs For One More Week

Facing a $10 million budget shortfall, the museum is hoping funding from the City Council comes through so it does not have to fire 47 full- and part-time employees as planned.

Mar 10, 2025 8:41 AM Read more >

Award-Winning Author Derrick Barnes to Join National Black Writers Conference 2025

The annual conference at Medgar Evers College, CUNY, between March 27 through March 29, specifically targets Young Adult and Middle Grade literature by Black authors.

Mar 10, 2025 8:39 AM Read more >