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.
Brooklyn laundromats are turning into hangout spaces
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Knicks championship sparks rare sense of unity across NYC
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans pack Brooklyn bar for parade watch party
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
Coney Island vending machine sells local mystery art
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
Brooklyn theater workshop becomes unexpected hub of community
What began as a reading group for theater lovers has grown into a weekly gathering at the Brooklyn Public Library where New Yorkers of all backgrounds come together for discussion, connection and creativity.
FDNY union makes push for 5th firefighter on engines in next NYC budget
Supporters of a proposal to add a fifth firefighter to New York City fire engines rallied Monday to get the Mamdani administration to reverse FDNY cuts in place since the Bloomberg era.
Brooklyn's Liberty Pole stands as enduring symbol of American defiance
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Controversial Brooklyn waterfront development proposal nears final vote
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Brooklyn honors fallen service members in 159-year-old Memorial Day tradition
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association shaped public safety in Sunset Park
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.