Jan. 13, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The New York Attorney General announced today that she has launched an investigation to see whether the NYPD has been targeting communities of color when it comes to fare evasion.

Jan. 12, 2020 By Kristen Torres

Mayor Bill de Blasio is moving forward with plans to construct the Brooklyn Queens Connector—a $2.7 billion, zero-emission street car that will run 11 miles along the waterfront from Astoria to Red Hook.

Jan. 8, 2020 By Allie Griffin

The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is searching for a pair of men who drew swastikas and other profanities on a Greenpoint restaurant last month.

Jan. 6, 2020 By Allie Griffin

An advocacy group is calling on the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to withdraw its request for proposals for the redevelopment of agency property along the Bushwick Inlet Park in Greenpoint.

Residents can bring their Christmas trees to city parks and gardens to be turned into mulch during the annual MulchFest. This year’s event will take place from Dec. 26 to Jan. 11, with drop-off locations throughout all five boroughs.

MulchFest locations in Greenpoint, Williamsburg and Bushwick are listed below.

Dec. 27, 2019 By Allie Griffin

Two men violently robbed a straphanger of his cellphone inside the Flushing Avenue station earlier this month.

Dec. 26, 2019 By Kristen Torres

The New York City Department of Health released a list of last year’s most popular baby names, with David being the most popular name for boys and Esther for girls in Brooklyn.

Dec. 26, 2019 By Allie Griffin

Three new affordable housing lotteries have opened in North Brooklyn, with rents starting at $2,049 for a one bedroom.

Dec. 26, 2019 By Kristen Torres

The number of chain stores in operation continues to fall across New York City and the decline in 2019 was greatest in Queens, according to a new report.

Dec. 23, 2019 By Michael Dorgan

A bicycle advocacy group has released a study that argues the introduction of the protected bike pathway on the Pulaski Bridge has been a success—although more needs to be done to get cyclist numbers up.

Dec. 20, 2019 By Allie Griffin

A family-run Polish meat market in Greenpoint will serve its last customers on Monday, as its owners shut the doors to retire.