Two firefighters injured, 12 people displaced by Flatbush house fire • Brooklyn Paper
Two firefighters were injured while fighting a two-alarm fire in Flatbush on Tuesday night. Photo by Lloyd Mitchell…
How New York Supports Farmers Facing Climate Change Challenges
Today, April 1, 2026, New York State announced an initiative to help Farmers across the Empire State to…
Xochitl Gonzalez’s ‘Last Night in Brooklyn’ brings 2000s Fort Greene back to life • Brooklyn Paper
For Xochitl Gonzalez, Brooklyn isn’t just a setting, but a living archive. And in her newest novel, “Last…
Brooklyn Botanic Garden shakes off the winter blues with blooms and blossoms this spring • Brooklyn Paper
The Brooklyn Botanical Garden announced its 2026 program line-up, including “BBG in Bloom,” featuring its cherry blossom from…
New York Transit Museum workers vote to unionize, seeking better pay and job security • Brooklyn Paper
Members of the newly recognized New York Transit Museum union — the Transit Museum Collective. Photo courtesy of…
Bookworms inch across the borough as the Brooklyn Bookstore Crawl returns, April 18-25 • Brooklyn Paper
Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Brooklyn for more local events — or submit your…
Brooklyn’s Vi-Queens shine at 67th Miss Norway pageant • Brooklyn Paper
The 67th annual Miss Norway pageant returned to Dyker Heights, where two women were crowned Miss Norway and…
Nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations bring millions to streets, including 20,000 in Park Slope • Brooklyn Paper
From major cities to suburbs and small towns, more than 8 million people participated in over 3,300 “No…
14th annual Bay Ridge Art Walk draws crowds to Third Avenue • Brooklyn Paper
Bay Ridge’s Art Walk celebrated its 14th installment on March 21, drawing crowds from all over the borough…
Brooklyn doctors spotlight rising colon cancer in under-50s • Brooklyn Paper
March may be known for celebrating Women’s History Month, but it’s also a critical time to spotlight a…
Community frustration grows over Metropolitan Recreation Center closure in Williamsburg • Brooklyn Paper
In December 2024, Rifka Friedman renewed her membership at the Metropolitan Recreation Center in Williamsburg, as she has…
Two teen girls shot outside Coney Island McDonald’s, police hunt fleeing gunman • Brooklyn Paper
According to police, two teen girls were shot in a Coney Island McDonalds Tuesday afternoon. Both are in…