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IllustrationNewsWhat Broadway Junction’s Renovation Changes for Riders
Seven planned elevators, escalator work and a new entrance are central to the station overhaul. Future access and today’s service require different checks.
IllustrationNewsBox Street Park Is Finally Underway in Greenpoint
The city has started work on a long-promised 2.5-acre waterfront park at 65 Commercial Street, with an esplanade, lawn, basketball court, dog runs and public restroom planned for 2028.
IllustrationNewsFollow the Brownsville Plan Without Losing the Thread
Track the Brownsville Plan, budget requests and public meetings through the agencies that publish decisions—not summaries stripped of dates and status.
IllustrationNewsInside NYCHA’s Model for Cleaner Apartment Retrofits
A Brooklyn Navy Yard demonstration apartment brings heat pumps, induction cooking, efficient windows and radiant panels into one practical retrofit showcase.
IllustrationNewsPacific Library’s Renovation Puts Access First
The proposed overhaul would give Brooklyn’s first Carnegie library an accessible entrance, an elevator, 34% more public space and a new garden-facing pavilion.
IllustrationNewsBring a Career Question to Brooklyn’s Energy Summit
The free October 14 program at NYU Tandon combines a keynote, workforce panel and networking—use it to get specific about a clean-energy path.
IllustrationNewsThe Gowanus Canal, From Tidal Creek to Superfund Cleanup
How a tidal wetland became an industrial canal, a polluted waterway and one of Brooklyn's defining cleanup projects.
IllustrationNewsBrooklyn Bike Lanes: How to Read the Network Before You Ride
A practical primer on protected lanes, conventional lanes, greenways, gaps and day-of route checks across Brooklyn.
IllustrationNewsWhere Brooklyn Is Gathering for the 25th Anniversary of September 11
A respectful, practical overview of public remembrances in Coney Island, Brooklyn Heights and across the borough.
IllustrationNewsWilliamsburg Community Planning Workshop: How to Take Part
A practical guide to Brooklyn's September 23 public workshop on downtown revitalization ideas in Williamsburg.
IllustrationNewsSmall Change Brooklyn: Grand Street Bar in Williamsburg
Small Change Bar brings new life to the former Lady Jay’s location, offering a familiar backyard and a fresh vibe.
Dancing Returns to NYC Bars: A New Era
Governor Hochul lifts restrictions on dancing in bars, revitalizing NYC's nightlife. Discover what this means for local businesses.
Murawski Pharmacy: A Legacy of Community Care
Murawski Pharmacy continues to serve Greenpoint, honoring its late founder's legacy with community-focused services and Polish specialties.
Revitalizing a Park Slope Romanesque Revival Home
A Park Slope townhouse gets a modern makeover while preserving its historic charm, offering insights for local homeowners.
Liba Brooklyn: Mediterranean Dining in Williamsburg
Discover Liba, Williamsburg's latest kosher Mediterranean spot, offering a fresh culinary experience in a familiar location.
Park Slope Building Faces Foreclosure Amid Tax Woes
A Park Slope apartment building's foreclosure highlights the challenges of expiring tax abatements and rising property taxes.
Bushwick's Affordable Housing Lottery: A New Opportunity
Explore Bushwick's affordable housing lottery offering whole houses with rental units, a unique chance for first-time buyers to invest in Brooklyn.
Dominican Night at the Bandshell: A Cultural Celebration
Experience the vibrant sounds of the Dominican diaspora at Prospect Park's Bandshell, featuring Teodoro Reyes, La Insuperable, and more.