Miss Major Middle, a tuition‑free microschool in Fort Greene, will open in Fall 2027 with a theater‑first, "genderful" curriculum for middle‑schoolers.

A four‑building plan at 240 Nassau is heading into ULURP in July, proposing about 1,500 apartments, a new K‑8 school and major community and cultural space in Vinegar Hill.

A reservation-only 20-seat rum den has opened under Echo Lake in Williamsburg, pouring rare vintage rums alongside sea-forward small plates.

Clogged drains have left the P.S. 278 splash pad in Marine Park pooled with stagnant, trash‑filled water, and neighbors say temporary fixes aren't enough. They want immediate cleanup and a timetable for a long‑promised rebuild.

A 73-year-old man was struck in the head with a pipe at Milestone Park in Bensonhurst; police and Crime Stoppers are seeking tips and offering a reward.

Namkeen will open a Stony Brook shop on July 3, giving the first 100 guests free Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and offering dine-in, takeout and online ordering.

A newly elected Brooklyn district leader deleted a post that recirculated Henry Ford's antisemitic pamphlets; elected allies have condemned the resurfaced material.

City records and complaints show hundreds of broken spray features this summer while advocates say cuts have left parks short-staffed. Repairs can take days or weeks.

A former after-school director at P.S. 146 was indicted after prosecutors say she diverted roughly $111,000 in program funds into personal accounts over several years. The Brooklyn DA and the Special Commissioner of Investigation are pursuing the case.

Habitat for Humanity’s NYC chapter is planning 179 HDFC co‑op units across Brooklyn and the Bronx aimed at the city’s ‘missing middle.’

Treasury on June 23 sanctioned nine people and 26 entities tied to the Prince Group. FBI New York says victims and witnesses should send tips to [email protected].

A 17-year-old was groped on a Brooklyn-bound F train near Smith–Ninth Streets; NYPD Crime Stoppers has posted a wanted alert and is offering up to $3,500 for tips.

A two-alarm fire ripped through a three-story East New York building at 1013 Sutter Ave Thursday night. It's the second major blaze at that address since Dec. 25, 2025.