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Downtown

Ramadan begins on Atlantic Avenue with first-ever lights display

By Jada Camille

Brooklyn Made, a series made by BRIC TV, looks into the life of borough talents.

Arts & Entertainment

‘All about inclusion and diversity’: BRIC TV launches new season spotlighting borough artists

By Jada Camille

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Kids & Education

The King’s College students get eviction notices at Downtown BK apartments as school faces financial crisis

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Abolitionist Place plans celebration of second anniversary of historical preservation.

Housing

Abolitionist Place celebrates second anniversary of landmark preservation

By Isabel Song Beer

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84th Precinct: Bag thief at the dance battle

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84th Precinct: Perp re-arrested after attacking cops

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84th Precinct: Repeat robber hits grocery store (again)

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88th Precinct: Musical marauder breaks into home, steals guitar

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Film

Brooklyn Academy of Music to spotlight art, activism, and voting rights at MLK Day tribute Jan. 16

By Jada Camille

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84th Precinct: Bookbag break-in

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso delivers first state of the borough address in nearly 10 years.

Politics

‘Bold, creative and revolutionary’: Brooklyn Borough President delivers first state of the borough address in nearly 10 years

By Isabel Song Beer

Requiem Mass in honor of the late Pope Benedict XVI on Jan. 5, Auxiliary Bishop Neil Tiedemann served as the main celebrant with about 20 diocese priests con-celebrating.

Religion

Brooklyn Diocese honors life and legacy of late Pope Benedict XVI

By Isabel Song Beer

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Business

Cafe in the cards for Cadman Plaza Park in Downtown Brooklyn

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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84th Precinct: Down the fire escape

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84th Precinct: Jerk tries to jack doorman’s phone

Joy Thompson and Ronit Abraham presents boxes of warm winter jackets.

News

Brooklyn Bar Association supports New York Cares’ annual coat drive

By Jada Camille

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Development

Landmarked Duffield Street houses unexpectedly sold for $10M

By Cate Corcoran & Anna Bradley-Smith

I am Caribeing invites all of Brooklyn to explore their unique marketplace.

Arts & Entertainment

‘Something for everyone’: Sixth annual Caribbean holiday market opens in Downtown Brooklyn

By Jada Camille

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Weird Art

‘Real life’: New graffiti art show brings 25 well-known artists to Downtown Brooklyn

By Ximena Del Cerro

DUMBO's latest public art display celebrates the life and legacy of beloved Brooklyn artists, The Notorious B.I.G.

Arts & Entertainment

‘He was king of New York’: Art installation honors Biggie at foot of Brooklyn Bridge

By Jada Camille

More from Around New York

The trajectory of mpox cases in New York City so far this year.

NYC mpox cases increase again in September, surpassing 2025 monthly high

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Prime Minister of Grenada The Hon. Dickon Mitchell attends the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on Sept. 23, 2024 in New York City.

Grenada to consider allowing US to set up radar facilities

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New York Family

Diwali Events in NYC 2025

Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against Elon Musk and the Trump administration on Feb 14.

LETITIA JAMES INDICTED: NY attorney general hit with alleged bank fraud charges by Trump Justice Department