Locals Arrive as Medgar Evers College Vaccination Site Opens
The mass-vaccination hub at Medgar Evers College in Crown Heights finally started inoculating some of Brooklyn’s most vulnerable on February 24.
Bus Service Increase Planned to Bring Brooklynites to Vaccination Site at Medgar Evers College
Beefed-up bus service will help transport eligible Brooklynites to the new vaccine mega-site at Medgar Evers College in Crown Heights, state officials announced Monday.
What You Need to Know About Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment in Brooklyn
The vaccine rollout in New York has been marked with shortages and confusion, with those eligible finding the process of securing an appointment for the life-saving jab onerous and time-consuming.
Coney Island Businesses See Hope on the Horizon With Plans for Amusement Park Reopening
Outdoor amusement parks across the state can reopen at 33 percent capacity on April 9, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, meaning the People’s Playground can once again welcome thrill-seekers following a year of financial hardship.
In One Week, Brooklyn and Queens Had Two-Thirds of City’s COVID Deaths
Though there’s some faint optimism as COVID-19 cases begin flattening out in New York City following a post-holiday surge, the virus continues to kill dozens of New Yorkers each day -- particularly in Brooklyn and Queens.
Influential Brooklyn Retailer Bird Shuts Up Shop
Tributes to the beloved Brooklyn icon, known for its friendly manner and down-to-earth luxe-casual indie fashions, have come pouring in from customers and friends, including prominent creatives.
Help Out One of Brooklyn’s Many Mutual Aid Groups This Holiday Season
Across the borough, mutual aid groups are helping get food and supplies to those in need.
Empty Retail Spaces Mark a Popular Stretch in Williamsburg Once Again
At least 12 empty storefronts can be found on a three-block stretch of North 6th, just a year after retail was ramping up on the street.
Townhouses Close in Head-Spinning Time, Signed Contracts Up Over Last Year
Brooklyn continues to defy conventional wisdom about the residential real estate market during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doors to Remain Closed at Public Middle and High Schools Until 2021
New York City public middle and high school students will not return to classrooms for in-person learning until January of next year at the earliest, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday.
