51+ min ago  (431+ words) The Brooklyn waterfront is the place to be for'Independence'Day this year, as July 4, 2026'marks the'250th birthday of the United States. There are two major events Brooklyn residents can enjoy:'Sail4th250, the largest maritime and aerial gathering in U. S. history, and the Macy's…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago  (372+ words) In an episode of the first season of the TV show The Pitt, Dr. Robby and his team tend to a critically ill 13-year-old patient, whom they determine has contracted measles. Most people in the United States are fortunate to…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (117+ words) Join Brooklyn residents and community stakeholders on July 9 for a discussion on deed theft and how homeowners have fought off speculators. The event, hosted by NYC Planning Commissioner Leah Goodridge, will begin at 5: 30pm at the'Weeksville Heritage Center'that will include a…...

7+ hour, 45+ min ago  (179+ words) BKReader Man Shot in the Face Steps From Coney Island Boardwalk: NYPD Police responded to the area of West 28th Street and Surf Avenue, just steps from the Coney Island Boardwalk, just before 9: 30am on Wednesday for a reported person shot, officials…...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago  (196+ words) BKReader Ambulance Driver Charged for Allegedly Fatally Striking Woman in Midwood Hit-And-Run Police say they have arrested the driver in a fatal hit-and-run involving an ambulance in Midwood. Michael Gontar, 42, was charged on Wednesday, nearly three months after he allegedly…...

7+ hour, 40+ min ago  (155+ words) Hazy, very hot and humid; the heat will be dangerous, especially for those without air conditioning Clear to partly cloudy, very warm and humid; no heat relief; miserable for sleeping without air conditioning Mostly sunny, very hot and humid; stay…...

23+ hour, 50+ min ago  (258+ words) A Brooklyn pet store on Wednesday was sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James'for allegedly selling hundreds of puppies online in violation of state law.' New York Attorney General Letitia James said her office'sued Quality Canines Inc. , a pet…...

23+ hour, 13+ min ago  (400+ words) In his debut picture book, On Our Bikes, author Dan Saks pulls from his personal experience of riding with his children in Brooklyn to celebrate the joy of learning how to ride a bike. The book is colorful and constantly…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (220+ words) The New York City Housing Authority mistakenly cut off federal rent subsidies for hundreds of tenants at privately run buildings, triggering'eviction notices and frightening residents who insist they've paid their rent on time, according to City Reporter. The error occurred…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (230+ words) Three of the nation's top egg producers colluded behind the scenes to raise prices for years, according to a'Department of Justice investigation. New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday said she secured more than 50 million eggs for consumers nationwide…...