Brooklyn man with form of dementia turns to stand-up comedy in his 70s
Larry Lawrence, a retired social worker, now finds healing and purpose on the comedy stage -- even as he battles a progressive brain disease.
Coney Island casino plan gets small victory as locals continue to fight
Eight development groups have now submitted their final proposals in the fierce competition for New York's three downstate casino licenses.
Macy's 4th of July show is set to dazzle with Brooklyn Bridge spectacle
As NYC celebrates its 400th birthday, this year's Independence Day show promises new effects, soaring shells, and a glowing tribute projected on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Brooklyn teacher who built nationally renowned chess team retires
Eliot Weiss became a legend not only in his calculus classroom, but on the chessboard.
New effort aims to replant functionally extinct trees across NYC
Once a towering presence in northeastern forests, the American Chestnut is making a quiet comeback in Brooklyn.
Nonprofit Qaravan is helping LGBTQ immigrants fleeing persecution, war
The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
In changing Bensonhurst, Asian and Jewish communities find shared ground
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
Brooklyn restaurant crawl kicks off Juneteenth celebrations
A Brooklyn eatery has joined a borough-wide food tour spotlighting Black-owned businesses.
A closer look at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal controversy ahead of key vote
The proposal includes 7,700 housing units and infrastructure upgrades.
Brooklyn Public Library kicks off summer reading program
The Brooklyn Public Library is gearing up their programming to keep kids reading and learning all summer.
Worker dies after partial roof collapse in Brooklyn
A worker died after a partial roof collapse Thursday morning in Marine Park, Brooklyn, the NYPD said.
Broadway Junction $500M overhaul sparks hope and fear in Brooklyn
As a sweeping $500 million overhaul of Brooklyn's Broadway Junction begins, some community leaders are concerned it will lead to gentrification.
NYC teens biking to Boston for 2025 Youth Bike Summit
Teens in Brooklyn's El Puente Bike Club are preparing to cycle from New Haven to Boston for the 2025 Youth Bike Summit.
FDNY reunites survivors with rescuers at Second Chance Ceremony
Eight New Yorkers who survived cardiac arrest met the EMTs and paramedics who saved their lives during a moving FDNY ceremony.
Broken wheelchair lift in East New York prevents access to public meetings
For more than a year, Brooklyn Community Board 5 members say a broken elevator lift has kept some from attending meetings.