War in Israel affects thousands in our area
Nearly half of New York City's Jewish population lives in Brooklyn.
First all-Latino bench takes helm in NYS Appellate Division
The Appellate Division, Second Department, envelops more than half the population of New York State.
NYPD releases image of person of interest in Ryan Carson's killing
Ryan Carson, 32, was stabbed to death in an apparently random attack in Brooklyn early Monday morning.
Magnolia Tree Earth Center starts much-needed repairs
This comes as the Magnolia Tree Earth Center marks its 50th anniversary.
FDNY graduates 148 probationary EMTs in Brooklyn ceremony
The 148 new grads include six veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and four children of FDNY members who lost their lives in the line of duty or to 9/11-related illnesses.
NYPD data appears to show racial disparities in traffic stops
The NYCLU obtained this information through litigation against the NYPD.
Looking back 45 years after Greenpoint Oil Spill discovery
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
UJA Federation, local synagogues bring Shofar Across Brooklyn
The program is an effort to bring this mystical sound to more than 20 local parks and public spaces.
Opposition to NYC DOT's McGuinness Boulevard redesign mounts in Greenpoint
Activists on both sides of the McGuinness Boulevard Dispute say DOT's new plan fails to address their concerns.
Volunteers mark 9/11 Day at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Thousands of volunteers arrived at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum early Monday morning for what's billed as the country's largest day of charitable service.
Brooklyn's 9/11 memorials stand out as celebrations of life
Memorials across New York City serve as significant gathering points for loved ones of those killed on 9/11. But three in South Brooklyn stand out from the rest.
Students across 60 NYC schools are getting an urban farming curriculum
Nonprofit NY Sun Works has partnered with 300 schools in NYC to build hydroponic farms.
Search on for suspects in shooting of man at Brooklyn gas station
Just after 4 a.m. on Sunday, police say those people attempted to rob 33-year-old Javier Sanchez.
Nonprofit holds back-to-school backpack and supplies drive in Queens
More than 300 backpacks full of notebooks, pencils and markers changed hands on Sunday at P.S. 118.
State elected officials call for more resources for steelpan musicians
Days away from the annual West Indian American Day Carnival, supporters say musicians should be allowed to practice steelpan on school grounds.