NYC students designing their own community youth space
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
Brooklyn homeowner disputes community garden over much-needed repairs
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
National Dominican Day Parade draws thousands to Midtown
The rhythm of merengue was the theme of the 42nd National Dominican Day Parade on Sunday in Manhattan.
NYC movie theater hosting free "Deadpool & Wolverine" screenings
A small, independent movie theater in Brooklyn is giving away free movie tickets to "Deadpool & Wolverine" this weekend. It's part of an effort to support family-owned theaters around the country.
Flooding issues continue to plague NYCHA residents in Williamsburg
Residents of one Brooklyn NYCHA building say they've been dealing with plumbing problems for more than a year.
A historic NYC cemetery is trying to combat climate change
One of the largest cemeteries in New York City has completed a major project to deal with storm water runoff.
Mural in Brooklyn commemorates Warsaw Uprising
A new mural commemorating the bravery and resilience of the Polish people during World War II has been unveiled in Greenpoint, one of the largest Polish communities in the United States.
Crane boom collapses onto roof in Brooklyn
Dozens of emergency crews responded when part of a crane collapsed onto a building in Brooklyn.
How Downtown Brooklyn changed 20 years after historic rezoning
This year marks 20 years since a historic rezoning of Downtown Brooklyn led to massive changes in the landscape of the neighborhood.
Brooklyn liquor store owners push against Bottle Bill expansion
Small liquor store owners in New York City continue to push against the Bottle Bill for the next round of lawmaking.
Traffic safety advocates celebrate DOT's plans to improve Atlantic Avenue
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn nonprofit helps parents facing challenges keep custody of kids
Struggles like mental health challenges and homelessness can put parents at risk of losing custody of their children, but a program in Brooklyn is working to help lower that risk.
Free NYC summer program allows students to be amateur marine biologists
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
Floodwater bursts through wall of NYCHA apartment
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
Brooklyn community celebrates annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Day
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.