NYC students learn 9/11 lessons through parents, teachers
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Lizzo surprises Brooklyn students with new children's book
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Rising costs put squeeze on Brooklyn Community Services mobile shower bus
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
Meet one of the most genealogically documented families in America
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
Meal delivery program offers food and connection for NYC veterans
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
Fans who couldn't score World Cup final tickets head to NYC watch parties
Celebrations got underway in NYC on Sunday after Spain beat defending champions Argentina for the FIFA World Cup win.
Brooklyn mini marsh uses mussels, greenery to clean polluted waterway
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
Hundreds lose power in Coney Island after transformer fire
Hundreds of people lost power in Coney Island after a transformer went up in flames on Wednesday morning.
Brooklyn beekeeping program helps people with disabilities
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Faith communities turn unused land into affordable housing in Brooklyn
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
Coney Island boardwalk injuries spur calls for quick fix before $1B overhaul
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
Red Hook Pool opening again delayed by mechanical failure
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
What to know about the 2026 NYC Pride March in Manhattan
The New York City Pride March, featuring 75,000 participants, made its way through Manhattan on Sunday. Here's what to know.
Limited edition Jay-Z library card draws lines in Bed-Stuy
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
Principal launches swim program to expand access, improve water safety
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.