Legislation recently signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul could make Brooklyn a real estate “cease-and-desist” zone to protect Brooklyn homeowners from frequent solicitation from real estate flippers.
For Doila George, a resident of 1392 Sterling Place, the final straw came in March when her window jammed, making it unable to close -- and adding yet another opening to her dilapidated apartment.
Council Member Mathieu Eugene officially endorsed the plan for an African burial ground memorial at the former site of P.S. 90 in Flatbush.
This Sunday marks the triumphant return of the New York City marathon to the streets of Brooklyn, bringing with it thousands of elite athletes, lots of sweat and street closures.
Elected officials cut the ribbon on the Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Center, marking the official opening of the recreational facility in the Bedford Union Armory building in Crown Heights.
Tenants battling a private equity-backed landlord on a buying spree across Brooklyn gained a powerful new ally last week when Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer signaled his support.
Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams wants to convert distressed outer-borough hotels to supportive housing, as the hospitality industry still struggles to recover from the pandemic.
The Grand Prospect Hall was denied review for landmark status by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, making its imminent demolition all the more likely.
Even after the community board land use committee approved a compromise that would shrink the tower and boost affordability, the full community board still voted no on the proposal.
In a last-ditch effort to save the iconic structure, locals rallied outside of Park Slope’s Grand Prospect Hall on Monday -- the same day Mayor de Blasio signaled support for the cause.
