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Mayor Adams Expands Free Swim Lessons, Names Program After Two Brooklyn Teens Lost to Drowning

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that Erasmus High School’s “Swim for Life” class will be renamed in honor of Christian Perkins and Elyjha Chandler, two Brooklyn teens who tragically drowned at Jacob Riis Beach in the summer of 2024. Economic Boost to Help 18,000 Students with Free Lessons Following a promise made by […]



Brooklyn’s Live Music Scene Heats Up with First Tuesdays at Fusion East in East New York

Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood is reclaiming its spot on the cultural map with the return of First Tuesdays, a monthly live music series hosted at Fusion East Caribbean and Soul Food Restaurant in partnership with Brooklyn Buzz. The series kicks off Tuesday, June 3, and promises a night of soulful music, authentic cuisine, and […]



Planet Brooklyn Music Festival Set to Debut This Summer in Downtown Brooklyn

A brand-new music festival, Planet Brooklyn, is making its debut this summer with a mission to spotlight the rich cultural fabric of Brooklyn through live performances, food, and local art. The two-day, multi-venue event will take place on August 23 and 24 across Downtown Brooklyn, marking what organizers are calling a “first-of-its-kind” experience tailored specifically […]



MTA Announces 5G Is Coming to the G Train This Fall

Riders on the northern section of the G train — from Court Square to Hoyt-Schermerhorn — could get 5G cell service as early as this fall, MTA officials recently announced. G Train, East River Tunnel Set to Get 5G by End of Year The East River tunnel that carries the 4 and 5 trains between […]



Community-Driven Rezoning Could Bring 4,600 New Homes to Central Brooklyn

About 4,600 new homes could soon rise along a roughly one-mile stretch of Atlantic Avenue and nearby blocks in Brooklyn, as the New York City Council prepares to vote Wednesday on a long-awaited rezoning plan. The proposal covers a mostly contiguous area across Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, and Bed-Stuy, long considered Brooklyn’s historic “Main Street.” […]



Brooklyn Arts Council to Distribute Record $1.82 Million in Grants for 2025

The Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) is making history with its largest-ever funding allocation, distributing a record-breaking $1.82 million in grants to Brooklyn-based artists, creatives, and cultural organizations in 2025. This milestone marks the highest total awarded in the nonprofit’s 57-year history. Largest-Ever Creative Cohort Announced The 2025 Creative Cohort includes 378 grant recipients, with $1.17 […]



Brooklyn Film Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup with Global Premieres and New Theme

The Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) returns for its 28th edition from May 30 to June 8, 2025, bringing a bold mix of independent films from across the globe. This year’s theme, “Pause,” invites audiences to reflect, reset and reimagine through cinema. A Global Celebration of Indie Film The 2025 festival will showcase 145 films from […]



Department of Justice Initiates Criminal Investigation Against Former Governor Andrew Cuomo Over COVID-19 Testimony

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo concerning his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding nursing home deaths. This probe follows a referral from the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, which alleges that Cuomo provided false testimony to Congress about the state’s pandemic response. […]



Former Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi to Lead Green-Wood Cemetery into a New Era

Meera Joshi, the former Deputy Mayor for Operations in New York City, is taking on a new leadership role — overseeing the 570,000 permanent residents of Brooklyn’s historic Green-Wood Cemetery. A New Chapter for a Storied Landmark The Green-Wood Cemetery Board of Trustees announced Joshi as its next president following what it called an “extensive […]



NYC Economic Development Corp Opens 400,000 Sq. Ft. Commercial Development Opens at Broadway Junction in East New York

A major new development has officially opened in East New York, delivering both vital city services and significant economic investment to the community surrounding Broadway Junction. Located at 2440 Fulton Street, the newly constructed 400,000-square-foot commercial building will serve as a consolidated hub for the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and feature over […]