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$249M Plan to Extend Life of Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Approved By MTA

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, one of New York City’s most iconic and heavily traveled bridges, is set to receive a massive upgrade aimed at keeping its cables strong and corrosion-free for decades to come. Verrazzano Bridge to Get $249M Makeover to Fight Cable Corrosion At its monthly board meeting this week, the MTA approved a $249 […]



MTA Ramps Up A and L Subway Service to Meet Rider Demand

In an effort to enhance the riding experience and adapt to changing travel patterns around New York City, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is implementing service improvements on two popular subway lines this fall. In order to better serve commuters adjusting to a post-pandemic environment of hybrid work and shifting travel patterns, the MTA intends […]



Brooklyn Heat Wave Prompts Power Reductions for 117,000 Con Edison Customers

As Brooklyn faces its first major heat wave of the year, Con Edison is asking more than 117,000 customers to reduce electricity usage to prevent further strain on the power grid and allow crews to repair damaged infrastructure. Extreme Heat Pushes Grid to Its Limits With a heat index forecast to reach as high as […]



Atlantic Terminal Turns 20 with a Brooklyn-Style Summer Bash

Atlantic Terminal is celebrating a major milestone — 20 years in the heart of Brooklyn — and it’s doing it the only way Brooklyn knows how: with a season packed full of free community events, dancing, fitness, and fun for the whole family. Atlantic Terminal Kicks Off 20th Anniversary with Summer-Long Celebration Running now through […]



Brooklyn Borough Hall Will Host NYFW Show for Local Talent

Fashion-forward Brooklynites, this is your moment. Borough President Antonio Reynoso and KidSuper founder Colm Dillane are teaming up to give five emerging designers a chance to show their collections during New York Fashion Week this fall and the runway is set inside Brooklyn Borough Hall. Open Call: Design Your Way to the Runway Applications are […]



Brooklyn Nets Open Doors to Next Generation with New Youth Basketball Facility

BSE Global, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, is expanding its footprint in the borough with the launch of a brand-new youth basketball training facility steps from Barclays Center. The nearly 19,000-square-foot Brooklyn Basketball Training Center is set to open this fall on Flatbush Avenue and will be the new […]



Dancers Wanted: Brooklyn Nets’ Iconic Dance Team Launches Summer Tryouts

The spotlight is on Brooklyn this summer as the Brooklynettes, the official dance team of the Brooklyn Nets, gear up for another thrilling season by opening their doors to fresh talent. Auditions Kick Off June 28 with Celebrity Choreographers Auditions for the 2025–26 squad will kick off on June 28 at St. Joseph’s College, welcoming […]



$1 Billion Lifeline Proposed to Save SUNY Downstate Hospital

Brooklyn’s SUNY Downstate Hospital has been at a crossroads, facing financial troubles and uncertain futures — but a fresh, bold plan backed by community voices and a hefty state investment might just turn the tide. After months of careful study and spirited debate, a new vision is emerging to modernize the hospital and keep it […]



Brooklyn Rappers Kota the Friend and Fivio Foreign Join Forces on Genre-Bending Single “Hello”

Brooklyn’s musical diversity takes center stage this week with the release of “Hello,” a boundary-pushing new single that brings together introspective indie rapper Kota the Friend and drill scene staple Fivio Foreign. Released today for New Music Friday, the track is now streaming on all major platforms and offers a fresh glimpse into Kota’s upcoming […]



Celebrate Brooklyn Pride 2025: Rooted in Pride, Powered by Community

Brooklyn will light up with color, community and celebration throughout June, culminating in Brooklyn Pride Day 2025 on Saturday, June 14 — a high-energy, full-day event anchored in this year’s theme: “Rooted in Pride.” “Rooted in Pride” for 2025 Hosted in the heart of Park Slope, Brooklyn Pride Day features a unique lineup of festivities […]