Massive affordable housing community proposed for Gowanus Canal area
Developers released renderings for Gowanus Green, a large new affordable housing community located on the banks of the Gowanus Canal.
Safety activists in Brooklyn say McGuinness Boulevard redesign is inadequate
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
New bill calls for NYC agencies to collect data on squatters
A new bill introduced in the New York City Council on Thursday would require city agencies to publicly report instances of squatting in the city.
How a Brooklyn hospital is working to represent the community's growing Asian population
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
Brooklyn mom who lost daughter to cancer advocates for children's health care
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
NYC homeowners dealing with squatters may have new options
A new piece of legislation passed in the New York State Budget clarifies the distinction between squatters and tenants.
Off-duty FDNY firefighter recounts saving man from burning car
A Brooklyn firefighter is hailed a hero after officials say he rescued a man out of a burning car in front of his family.
Meet the Brooklyn artist who designed a new USPS Forever stamp
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
Meet the man organizing a fundraiser for the Brooklyn Public Library
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
Lawmakers pushing for NYC Ferry route connecting S.I., Brooklyn
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
Strange symptoms save COVID patient with deadly undiagnosed diseases
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
How students at one Brooklyn school feel about 12-hour school days
Brooklyn Charter School in Bed-Stuy is trying to help parents with the cost of child care by expanding the school day to 12 hours.
Coney Island residents push MTA to reconsider bus redesign proposal
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Prospect Heights residents weigh in on Brooklyn Skate Garden plans
While many are excited about the idea of a state-of-the art skate park in Brooklyn, one of the largest on the East Coast, others oppose the location chosen.
Concern over future of Catholic schools in NYC after all-girls academy closes
There are mounting concerns over the future of some Catholic schools in New York City after historic Visitation Academy, an all-girls school in Brooklyn, announced it is shutting down.