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U.S. Army vet inducted into the 2025 NY State Veterans Hall of Fame
United States Army veteran Daniel Luciano was inducted into the 2025 NY State Veterans Hall of Fame.
Historic Brooklyn Bar Association uses good, old-fashioned baseball outing to bond with young, new members
Brooklyn Bar Association bonded over baseball at a Cyclones game, building community, supporting students and celebrating Brooklyn pride.
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How East Flatbush got its name
East Flatbush history
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Dyker Heights history
How Dyker Heights got its name
Vote on controversial Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project postponed yet again
Vote on Brooklyn Marine Terminal plan delayed again as opposition grows over EDC’s housing-heavy vision and lack of transparency.
Spectacular Fireworks include Brooklyn Bridge
Macy’s July 4 fireworks lit up the East River with 80,000 shells, 30 colors, and 11 new effects, dazzling Brooklyn crowds near the bridge.
Rikers detainee dies day after attorney filed for his release
A terminally ill detainee died in NYCDOC custody a day after his lawyer sought release. He was the 8th death in custody this year.
Historic New York lighthouse was vandalized and set on fire
County officials say there is at least $100,000 in damage, and they expect that number to increase when an assessment is complete.
The number of abortions kept rising in 2024 because of telehealth prescriptions, report finds
WeCount found that in the months before the Dobbs ruling was handed down, about 1 in 20 abortions was accessed by telehealth.
NYC employees to party on Brooklyn Heights Promenade while residents are locked out
Brooklyn Heights residents are furious as the Promenade closes for city VIPs on July 4, disrupting businesses with no advance notice.
Does contentious Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project need more transportation planning?
RED HOOK — The New York City Economic Development Corporation is betting that a “pedestrian-forward” urban design will reduce traffic — and the need for comprehensive transportation planning — around
Liberty healing during epic stand
The Liberty came limping home to Brooklyn last week with losses in five of their previous seven games following a 9-0 start to the season.
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Issues of urban energy plugged into ‘The Next Wave,’ a summit hosted at Brooklyn Navy Yard
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (BCC) recently hosted its fourth annual Energy Summit and Trade Expo on June 26 at Dock 72.
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Locals voice concerns about high amount of Citi Bike stations coming to Bay Ridge
A lengthy CB 10 meeting was held Tuesday to discuss the DOT’s plan to put 50 Citi Bike docking stations in Bay Ridge.
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DUMBO history
DUMBO, once an industrial hub, became a haven for artists in the 1970s and now thrives with lofts, cobblestones, and ongoing growth.
How DUMBO got its name
DUMBO, once an industrial zone turned artist haven, got its quirky name in the 1970s as residents sought to keep developers away.
Downtown Brooklyn history
Downtown Brooklyn, once Dutch farmland, grew with ferries and the Brooklyn Bridge, and was reshaped by rezoning and high-rise growth.
How Downtown Brooklyn got its name
Downtown Brooklyn grew from Dutch roots into a civic and commercial hub, shaped by transit, urban renewal, and high-rise development.
Ditmas Park history
Ditmas Park, a Flatbush enclave founded in 1902, was fully planned before homes were built and is now a historic district.
Cypress Hills history
Cypress Hills, once farmland worked by slaves, grew into a suburban neighborhood after rail and road expansion in the 1800s and 1900s.