Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
East NY Senior Center Open For Passover For 1st Time Since Pandemic
The Starrett City center is one of six in Brooklyn that will reopen for the Easter and Passover holiday.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
- Brooklyn, NY
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Brooklyn 'Bookstore Crawl' To Return For 1st Time Since Pandemic
The borough-wide bookstore crawl will lead up to Independent Bookstore Day at the end of the month. Here's what to know.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
City Exploring Metal Detector Technology For Subways, Mayor Says
The mayor said the detectors — considered in the wake of Tuesday's attack at 36th Street station — will not be like those used at airports.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Prospect Park Parade Ground Corner To Transform Into 'Gaming Space'
Ping-pong tables, a petanque area and new game tables will be set up in the southwest corner of the Parade Grounds under a $525,000 project.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
'Taste Of Brooklyn' Food Festivals Slated For Flatbush, Crown Heights
The food crawls — scheduled for May and June — are among five on Brooklyn's line-up this season. Here's what to know.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
3 People Shot In Bed-Stuy, Cops Say
The shooting, on Gates Avenue, comes just hours after 10 people were shot at a Brooklyn subway station.
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Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
Protests Mount Over Mayor's 'Cruel' Homeless Encampment Sweeps
“There is so much work the Adams Administration can do to end homelessness – none of it being encampment sweeps," activists said Tuesday.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Last-Minute Deal Paves Way For Atlantic Avenue Study, Apartment Towers
Councilmember Crystal Hudson — who once didn't support the proposed towers — changed her mind after securing a long-awaited city rezoning.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Rents Lowered At New Sutter Avenue Apartment Complex In Council Deal
Developers agreed to make 28 apartments more affordable in a new building that received support in City Council on Tuesday.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
2 Bed-Stuy Cocktail Bars Named Among Hottest In The City
Eater NY just put together a list of the hottest cocktail bars in NYC for April, and two Bed-Stuy watering holes made the list.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
Adams Won't Avoid Public Events Once Cleared From COVID, He Says
The mayor — who went unmasked in crowds before testing positive — said he'll wear a mask after five days, but still wants to be "visible."
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Ceilings Collapse As Crown Heights Landlord Ignores Leaks, Tenants Say
"One of these days we’re just going to fall down on the neighbor downstairs," said a tenant worried about a hole in her bedroom floor.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Affordable Complex Dedicated To 'Wellness' On Its Way To Bed-Stuy Lot
The apartment complex is among five the city plans to build under the Bed-Stuy Housing Plan, which it gave an update about last week.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
Adams Enjoys Busy Unmasked Weekend Before Testing Positive For COVID
Mayor Eric Adams' busy weekend included shaking hands with Robert De Niro, chatting at Yankee Stadium and lunching with college kids.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
One Dead, Another Hurt In Crown Heights Lobby Shooting, Police Say
Two men were shot in the lobby of a Bergen Street apartment building on Saturday, according to police.
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Brooklyn|News|
Man Climbs Brooklyn Bridge Cables | Brooklyn Week In Review
Also: Hate Crimes Team Investigates Nightclub Arson Attack + Hooked Prospect Park Swan Saved From 'Further Hell' + Massive Manhole Explosion
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Neighbors Brace For Council Vote On Controversial Atlantic Ave Towers
"We have to draw a line here," said Peter Krashes, who helped start a petition urging a city plan for the rapidly-changing area.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
NYC Weekend Subway Service Changes April 8-9
Skipped stops, rerouted trains and closed stations: the weekend is here.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Brooklyn Duo Attacks Livery Cab Driver After Refusing To Pay Fare: PD
The pair threatened the driver with a knife and punched him after refusing to pay for a ride from East New York to Bed-Stuy, police said.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Man Punches, Threatens To Kill MTA Worker In Bed-Stuy: Cops
The man punched the female booth clerk in the face, pulled her hair and threatened her while she was roping off a turnstile, police said.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
