18+ hour, 17+ min ago   (241+ words) Grand Bazaar NYC will bring its curated marketplace to Brooklyn for the first time in its more than 40-year history with A Taste of Grand Bazaar on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Industry City. The single-day event will run from 11:00 am to…...

21+ hour, 42+ min ago   (324+ words) New York left about $36 million in state funding intended to address teacher shortages unawarded between July 2019 and August 2025, while many eligible school districts were unaware of grants available to support teacher recruitment and retention, according to a state audit. New…...

21+ hour, 42+ min ago   (292+ words) Brooklyn Children’s Museum is bringing roller skating back to its rooftop and opening a new exhibition exploring the science of BMX as part of its fall 2026 season, with cultural celebrations and family programs running from September through December. The season…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (388+ words) When a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia in early August, Colombian American Yailenne Escobar knew she had to do something about it. So she brought Colombia to Williamsburg through salsa. According to the United Nations, over 400 people are missing, 300 people…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (121+ words) Police identified the teen as Jayden Velasquez, of Brooklyn. Friends affectionately called him “Gekko” and said he was well known around the neighborhood. Teen Killed in Williamsburg Shooting Hours Before Start of His Senior Year An 18-year-old was shot and…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (265+ words) East New York’s Pennsylvania Ave. commercial corridor will receive a $100,000 grant to help local merchants organize, promote their businesses and strengthen the neighborhood’s local economy. The New York City Department of Small Business Services awarded the Merchant Organizing Grant to…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (526+ words) September is Child Welfare Workforce Appreciation Month, a time to recognize the individuals who work tirelessly to support the safety and well-being of children. As someone who is part of the child welfare workforce and has been served by the…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (309+ words) On Sept. 9, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the MTA has made progress on its design and environmental review phase of the Interborough Express between Brooklyn and Queens. The IBX, announced last August, will offer transit between historically underserved communities in…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (85+ words) BKReader 18-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Williamsburg; Suspect on the Run Police identified him as Jayden Velasquez, of Brooklyn. The shooting happened just before 10:00pm in front of 160 Havemeyer St. Video from the scene shows officers gathered outside a store as police…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (85+ words) Breezy this morning with a shower in spots early; clouds breaking for some sun, very warm and humid Mostly cloudy with a shower in places Less humid with some clouds, then sunny Sun giving way to clouds Rather cloudy and…...