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Crown Heights Pol Diana Richardson Booted From Brooklyn Borough Hall

Sources told the Daily News Richardson lost her job after a fight with a Crown Heights non-violence program director almost became violent.

Treasured Bed-Stuy Cleaners Priced Out: Report

Joeal Cleaners will close after the 50-year standby saw their rent increase by over 125%, according to News12.

Berryccino Opens New Park Slope Storefront

The popular edible arrangement retailer opened its first-ever storefront on Seventh Avenue this weekend.

Brooklyn Gets New Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Heads up, gourmands — 17 NYC restaurants also received the prestigious guide's "Bib Gourmand" honor, which highlights affordable meals.

NYC's Once Red-Hot Rent Renewal Increases Start Cooling Off: Study

In a sign landlords anticipate a less topsy-turvy market, rent renewal increases fell finally below 2021 levels, a new study found.

NYC Household Income Dropped $4K During COVID Pandemic: See New Data

Households in the New York City area made $3, 700 fewer in 2021 than right before the pandemic, according to a new Census Bureau survey.