Ben Z's Law, mandating radiator inspections, passes with supermajority
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
Student found with loaded gun in Brooklyn high school
A student brought a loaded gun to a high school in Brooklyn Monday morning, police said. It happened at East Brooklyn High School on Kings Highway in Flatbush.
As Brooklyn Bridge Park marks 15 years, here's how much it's changed
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
Deno's Wonder Wheel Park added to historic preservation registry
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
Brooklyn Public Library launches new resources for delivery workers
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Advocates say Atlanta bike lanes leave riders in danger
With bike crashes on the rise, Atlanta cyclists say it's time for the city to prioritize safety and connectivity.
Brooklyn's Harbor Defense Museum faces possible closure
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Johns Creek named best place to live in America by US News
With top schools, safe neighborhoods, and a new downtown on the way, Johns Creek has been named America's best place to live.
Cabbagetown residents honoring beloved singer with new amphitheater
Cabbagetown residents want to build a new amphitheater in their community park to honor the neighborhood's musical roots.
Teacher walking every block in Brooklyn finds forgotten history along the way
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
How NYC's volunteer firefighters stepped up after 9/11
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
Bath Beach pedestrian bridge reconstruction project drags behind schedule
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
NYCHA residents say broken mailbox left them without reliable service
Nearly two dozen families at the Farragut Houses in Downtown Brooklyn say they've been forced to trek to the post office twice a week after a faulty lock left their building's mailbox panel unusable.
Brooklyn man claims to have attended 24,000 concerts
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
Tempers flare at public hearing on Coney Island casino proposal
As developers tout jobs and investment, opponents warn of displacement, addiction and strained infrastructure.