Nonprofit Qaravan is helping LGBTQ immigrants fleeing persecution, war
The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
In changing Bensonhurst, Asian and Jewish communities find shared ground
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
Brooklyn restaurant crawl kicks off Juneteenth celebrations
A Brooklyn eatery has joined a borough-wide food tour spotlighting Black-owned businesses.
A closer look at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal controversy ahead of key vote
The proposal includes 7,700 housing units and infrastructure upgrades.
Brooklyn Public Library kicks off summer reading program
The Brooklyn Public Library is gearing up their programming to keep kids reading and learning all summer.
Worker dies after partial roof collapse in Brooklyn
A worker died after a partial roof collapse Thursday morning in Marine Park, Brooklyn, the NYPD said.
Broadway Junction $500M overhaul sparks hope and fear in Brooklyn
As a sweeping $500 million overhaul of Brooklyn's Broadway Junction begins, some community leaders are concerned it will lead to gentrification.
NYC teens biking to Boston for 2025 Youth Bike Summit
Teens in Brooklyn's El Puente Bike Club are preparing to cycle from New Haven to Boston for the 2025 Youth Bike Summit.
FDNY reunites survivors with rescuers at Second Chance Ceremony
Eight New Yorkers who survived cardiac arrest met the EMTs and paramedics who saved their lives during a moving FDNY ceremony.
Broken wheelchair lift in East New York prevents access to public meetings
For more than a year, Brooklyn Community Board 5 members say a broken elevator lift has kept some from attending meetings.
Jewish matchmakers in Brooklyn launch new effort with focus on inclusion
Two Jewish matchmakers are preparing for an upcoming event to connect people with physical disabilities looking to find love.
How unfair representation led to the creation of a Chinese film studio in NYC
More than a century ago, Chinese Americans in New York City were tired of demeaning portrayals of their culture in film. So they created a film company in Brooklyn.
Here are some exciting and affordable alternatives to the Met Gala
As Monday's Met Gala approaches, hundreds of New Yorkers around the city are gearing up for various alternative and more affordable red carpet events.
Demonstrators arrested as fight against Brooklyn homeless shelter escalates
There were arrests Wednesday morning as an ongoing fight against a Brooklyn homeless shelter escalated. Protesters have been trying to block construction at the Coyle Street site in Sheepshead Bay for nearly seven weeks.
Brooklyn family blames neighbor's construction for raccoon infestation
A Brooklyn family says raccoons moved into their ceiling after a neighbor's construction site sat exposed for months, and now no one wants to pay for the damage.