The group gathered first at Brooklyn Borough Hall mid-afternoon for a peaceful Yizkor prayer service and speeches.

BROOKLYN — ASSEMBLYMEMBER JAMIE WILLIAMS sparked criticism from fellow Democrats after praising Republican mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa at his Flatbush Avenue campaign office opening, reports the New ...

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On Thursday afternoon, the 28-member Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force is scheduled to vote on a Final Vision Plan that could transform Brooklyn’s neighborhoods and maritime industry for generations ...

ATLANTIC AVENUE — A ceremonial ribbon-cutting will take place at the historic base of Atlantic Avenue on Friday at 3 p.m. Numerous elected officials, as well as the head of Brooklyn Bridge Park, will ...

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — The Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks extravaganza, launched from barges in the East River and sending cascading showers of light off the Brooklyn Bridge, dazzled New York City crowds ...

This story was updated on July 2 to reflect a comment by City Hall that the Promenade would be restricted to city employees during the July 4 fireworks display. BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — The 4th of July has ...

BROOKLYN — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has not yet endorsed Democratic primary winner Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, reports Fox News, citing a lack of familiarity with the relative newcomer, ...

College student Alesio Bejler is trying to bring American pride in a large way. Bejleri, 21, launched an initiative to raise a large American flag on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge for the 250th ...

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — SomeraRoad, the New York City- and Nashville-based opportunistic real estate investment and development firm, has acquired the historic Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague St. in Brooklyn ...

BENSONHURST — After nearly 60 years, a Bensonhurst staple is saying goodbye. SAS Italian Records, 7113 18th Ave., will be permanently closing its doors. The news was announced by Antonio Graziano, a ...