FIT Makes the Brooklyn Army Terminal a Fabulous Spot For Learning
The Brooklyn Army Terminal is officially fabulous.
This spring, the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York’s famed school for aspiring fashion-industry workers and entrepreneurs, is offering seven dynamic courses at the Brooklyn Army Terminal that...
Lynne Patton Tours NYCHA’s Fenimore Lefferts Houses
Prospect Lefferts Gardens/East Flatbush - This morning Lynne Patton was on tour at her new temporary home in Brooklyn.
Patton, who is the regional director of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, moved in last...
Lottery Announced For 4 Affordable Housing Units In PLG
PROSPECT-LEFFERTS GARDEN — Developers are accepting applications for four affordable units at a new rental development at 346 Rutland Rd. between New York and Nostrand Avenues.
The 4-story building features 9,693 sq. ft. of residential space...
Fearing Federal Funding Cuts, City Focuses On Counting All Brooklynites In The 2020 Census
BROOKLYN — Five Brooklyn neighborhoods lead the nation in underreported census tracts in 2010, and New York City officials hope they can convince all residents regardless of their status to be counted next year. At stake are...
Isiah James Enters The Race For The 9th Congressional District
CENTRAL BROOKLYN - It's early, but candidates are beginning to file committees to challenge incumbents. One such person is Isiah James, running for the 9th Congressional district.
The contender filed a committee to run on January...
Distinction Street Banner Art Winners Celebrate
PROSPECT-LEFFERTS GARDENS/FLATBUSH - Zombie House was lit up Wednesday night by the official launch of the Distinction Street Banner Art Campaign. Launched in September 2018, the goal of the campaign is to engage Flatbush Avenue...
960 Franklin Rezoning: Community Board 9 Residents Prep For A City Scoping Meeting
CROWN HEIGHTS — Opposition grew against the 960 Franklin Avenue Rezoning plan as residents of Community Board 9 dissected and prepared Wednesday night for an upcoming scoping meeting with the city.
Representatives from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden...
Plan The Ultimate Active Birthday Party At Aviator Sports
Birthdays are funny things. First of all, shouldn’t some of the celebrating be devoted to the person who gave birth (yay, moms!)? And speaking of celebrating, there are so many traditions around the world!
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Police Looking For Attempted Rapist In PLG
PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDEN — NYPD needs your help in looking for a man connected to an attempted rape incident in Prospect Lefferts Garden (PLG).
Police say on Friday, March 1 at 7:30 am, an unidentified man...
Lottery Launches for Seven New Affordable Units In Flatbush
FLATBUSH — Applications are now being accepted for seven affordable one-bedroom units at a new rental building at 2527 Church Avenue (between Bedford and Rogers Avenues). That's right - seven.
The resident features 16,349 sq. ft....
Service Alert: Southbound Winthrop Street Train Station To Close For Three Months
PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDEN -- The MTA will close the southbound Winthrop Street (2/5) train station at Nostrand and Parkside Avenues for three months to fix a staircase.
From March 11, 2019 - June 2019, southbound 2/5...
March 6 – Public Hearing On 960 Franklin Avenue Rezoning Plan
CROWN HEIGHTS — Community Board 9 (CB9) will hold a public hearing this week about rezoning plans proposed to allow developers to construct two 39-story towers on Franklin Avenue, exceeding in size, neighboring Ebbets Field...
Bernie Sanders Kicks Off Presidential Campaign In His Brooklyn Hometown
FLATBUSH — Thousands came out to celebrate Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign kickoff Saturday in Midwood. Sanders announced his 2020 campaign on Feb. 19 and within days declared he'd launch his campaign in his hometown, Brooklyn.
Supporters trudged through...
Summer Camps for Brooklyn Kids
It's cold out but we have summer camp on our mind. Our kids are lucky to have so many camp options available in Brooklyn. Whether they love sports and swimming, STE(A)M, filmmaking or going...
Jumaane Williams Is The City’s Next Public Advocate
EAST FLATBUSH — City Councilman Jumane Williams dominated in Tuesday's special election to claim the interim post as New York City's fifth public advocate.
Williams, one of 17 candidates on the ballot, won 33 percent of...