7+ hour, 26+ min ago   (320+ words) A winter storm is sweeping across Brooklyn, bringing steady snowfall that continues to blanket streets, parks and rooftops across the borough. By 11 a.m., snow totals ranged from four to six inches, according to the National Weather Service, with even snowfall reported…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (469+ words) Expect DJs, themed spaces tied to the elements and a crowd equal parts spiritual and celebratory. $15$30. 9 p.m. Dec. 31 (doors), 10 p.m. show. Medusa Bar, 618 Grand St. in Williamsburg. Free. Midnight. Grand Army Plaza, Flatbush Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The Randolph's second…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (385+ words) The New York Road Contractors Association (NYRCA) announced this week that a major Brooklyn infrastructure project has wrapped up on schedule and at a significantly reduced cost " even after contractors faced an unexpected surge in private utility work that slowed…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (494+ words) Major crime was up slightly in Brooklyn in November, according to the latest NYPD stats, as rape, assault and grand larceny rose across the borough. From Nov. 3-30, the rate of the seven major felonies " murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (401+ words) Despite drizzly weather, enthusiastic locals gathered in Albee Square on Tuesday night to usher in the holiday season at Downtown Brooklyn Partnership's (DBP) annual DTBK Gets Lit! Celebration. The Nov. 25 event featured the traditional Christmas tree lighting, a festive program…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (397+ words) U.S. Rep. Nydia Vel'zquez, the veteran progressive congresswoman who has represented New York's 7th Congressional District for more than three decades, announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection next year." Vel'zquez, who is 72 years old and was first elected in 1993, called…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (411+ words) While New York City's "Vision Zero" initiative has made cycling safer through expanded bike lanes, improved intersection designs, and enhanced traffic enforcement, accidents still occur. With over 762,000 regular cyclists navigating Brooklyn's streets, understanding your rights and knowing what to do…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (1413+ words) The Nov. 4 general election is in two weeks, and while the much-hyped mayoral election is dominating headlines, there are a number of local races for Brooklynites to be aware of, too. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is facing a Republican…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1574+ words) A new school year often stirs up worries for Brooklyn parents. But just before public schools reopened earlier this month, parents and education advocates were already concerned about how to fund after-school programs at several schools across the borough. After…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (733+ words) New York Fashion Week is in full swing, and Brooklyn Borough Hall Plaza was transformed into a catwalk on Sept. 14, where five emerging Brooklyn designers showcased their couture at a full-service fashion show in front of a star-studded crowd." "The…...