Brooklyn man enchants his community with year-round holiday displays
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
Thousands of students celebrate their pledge to graduate from school
A Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make a positive change in the form of student graduations in the community.
130-year-old Brooklyn nonprofit addresses educational disparities
A 130-year-old organization, the Brooklyn Kindergarten Society is working to bridge gaps for early childhood education in underserved communities.
New York Liberty's championship win inspires new generation of players
Girls at the Brooklyn Basketball Academy say they feel energized and excited by the New York Liberty's championship win.
Illegally parked RVs have taken over Brooklyn neighborhood, residents say
Residents of Red Hook, Brooklyn say parts of their streets have been permanently occupied by campers and RVs.
Parents of baby killed by steam radiator call for inspections in NYC
The parents of a baby boy who died from injuries from a malfunctioning steam radiator in 2023 testified at a New York City Council hearing Wednesday. They're calling for a bill that would mandate annual radiator inspections in certain homes.
Underground Brooklyn rapper Kaseem "Ka" Ryan dead at 52
Underground Brooklyn rapper and producer Ka has died, according to a statement posted to his social media accounts
Brooklyn neighborhood among "nicest places in America"
An annual contest by "Reader's Digest" designated Fort Greene, Brooklyn as one of the "nicest places in America."
Red Hook, Brooklyn residents renew push for express bus service
People in Red Hook, Brooklyn are renewing a push to bring express bus service to their community.
This group of teens is rejecting cellphones and social media
These Brooklyn students formed a group to try to beat their own addictive behavior around technology.
Kosher soup kitchen ready to feed thousands during Jewish High Holidays
As Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Rosh Hashana, Masbia Soup Kitchen launches massive campaign to help feed thousands.
Brooklyn Public Library program to examine urban planning concepts
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
Coney Island carousel horse found to be one of rarest in U.S.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Local businesses say Vanderbilt Open Streets program is hurting them
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
This Brooklyn recycling facility is one-of-a-kind. Here's why.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.