A new East Flatbush lottery at Utica Crescent lists studios from $739 and one-bedrooms from $784. The state's Housing Search waitlist is accepting applications.

Delivery‑only Orbital Kitchens has leased the full ground‑floor retail bay at 288 Fourth Avenue in Gowanus, giving the ghost‑kitchen operator a visible Brooklyn storefront. The deal highlights demand for ground‑floor retail as new housing arrives.

Federal prosecutors say former postal workers at JFK diverted Treasury checks meant for recipients and kept the proceeds. The allegation echoes past multimillion‑dollar schemes.

A new filing from Jeffrey Lichtman says Carmine Agnello hasn’t donated his kidney and apologizes for prior counsel’s sprawling arguments as the Gotti grandson heads to sentencing.

A 36-year-old man was killed after a late‑night dispute in Crown Heights. Police say the suspect was seen fleeing and are asking the public for tips.

Café Mars will transform into an itameshi Italian izakaya from May 6, serving playful fusion plates and a sake‑focused bar for the month. Reservations are open for limited dinner service.

A broken elevator in a six‑story East Flatbush building has forced elderly tenants to climb stairs and cross rooftops while the city prepares an inspection. Residents say management has offered little clarity.

A 14-year-old was stabbed outside J.H.S. 383 on Greene Avenue in Bushwick; police say he was taken to Bellevue and a suspect in a blue T-shirt is being sought.

Letitia James forced Brooklyn retailer 1StopBedrooms to refund shoppers after hundreds of complaints about late, damaged or undelivered furniture. The AG set up a claims process for eligible buyers.

Two brownstones led Brooklyn’s luxury market last week, helping the borough log about $71M in contracts for properties asking $2M and up.

NYC Public Schools are rolling out Hidden Voices lessons on Jewish and Muslim American history as part of a city effort to curb religion‑based harassment. Teachers say training and classroom time will determine whether the materials stick.

A $100 million BATWorks initiative will turn the Brooklyn Army Terminal into a climate tech testing ground, promising hundreds of local jobs and pilots ahead of a 2028 launch.

A red Kia rammed a police cruiser during a Gravesend traffic stop and crashed two miles away; police arrested two men and an officer was treated for minor injuries.