Crime Rises In Bed-Stuy During Early Months Of 2026, Data Shows

NYPD reported crime data indicates that some crimes increased by up to 94 percent in the first two months of this year compared to last.

State Greenlights $5.9M Sale Of Bed-Stuy's Razed Dangler Mansion Site

Residents fought to save the 125-year-old Dangler Mansion at 441 Willoughby Ave., demolished in 2022—now state-approved for $5.9M sale.

Advocates Renew Push For Protected Bike Lane After E-Bike Crash In Bed-Stuy

Following an SUV collision with an e-bike rider, safe streets advocates renewed demands for safer bike lanes.

Free Thanksgiving Meals For Hundreds Thanks To Brooklyn Community Effort

Holiday spirit swept Brooklyn as the Global Kids Parent Leadership Society kicked off its annual “Feed the 500” Thanksgiving event.

Bed-Stuy Teacher Wins Big At The Tonys For Theatre Excellence

The Tony Awards announced Gary Edwin Robinson as the winner of the 2025 Excellence in Theatre Education Award.

Give Your Child a Head Start: Enroll at KIPP NYC for Fall 2025

Free K–12 public schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan preparing students for success in college, career, and beyond.

Goldfish Make A Splash In Makeshift Puddle On Bed-Stuy Street

A school of goldfish has made a Brooklyn sidewalk puddle their new home, turning a stream of urban water into their new home.

Willoughby-Hart Section In Bed-Stuy Named Historic District

Two blocks are made up of late-19th century row houses lining Willoughby Avenue and Hart Street between Nostrand and Marcy Avenues.

Bed-Stuy Tenants Sue To Replace Landlord After Years Of Neglect

Conditions at 201 Pulaski St. include vermin infestations, persistent roof leaks, inadequate heat, and inadequate janitorial services.

Famed 'Sherita' Image on Bed-Stuy Billboard Painted Over: Reddit

The "Sherita" billboard had been painted earlier this week, according to a Reddit post.

Bed-Stuy Law Firm Named Finalist In National Small Business Contest

Firm founder Ashley Cloud is vying for the top $60,000 prize. Here's how to vote:

Macon Hardware Sells For $2.6M; Future Unclear For Bed-Stuy Landmark

Macon Hardware, a shuttered Black-owned business in Bed-Stuy, could soon be converted into a community center, according to officials.

Dozens Of Bed-Stuy Homes Get New Fire Alarms

FDNY and Red Cross volunteers distributed over 100 smoke alarms to Bed-Stuy locals this week.

Housing Lottery Closes Soon For Former Bed Stuy Church

An affordable housing lottery is open for the 18-unit residential building. Here's who is eligible and how to apply:

'Historic' Bed-Stuy Church Celebrates 155 Years

A Bed-Stuy church once frequented by Shirley Chisholm celebrated 155 years on Jefferson Avenue over the weekend.

Bed-Stuy Park Reopens After $21.6 Million Renovation

A renovated 3-acre park complete with a skate park, game tables, field and dog run reopened in Ocean Hill last week.

Winter Wonderland In Bed-Stuy: A Month Of Holiday Fun At Marcy Plaza

Marcy Avenue will be transformed into a winter wonderland —complete with music, a fashion show and an appearance from Santa Claus himself.

Bed-Stuy Library Will Close On Sundays After Budget Cuts

Macon library will discontinue Sunday service starting Dec. 17 after mid-year budget cuts slashed over $23 million from NYC's libraries.

Prospect Gymnastics Opens In Bed-Stuy After 10 Years In Ditmas Park

With a larger space and new features, the Bed-Stuy location will offer expanded programming, including adult classes and cheerleading.

Locals Raise Money, Mourn Pedestrians Killed In Bed-Stuy & Fort Greene

Two fatal crashes left Brooklyn families reeling and renewed locals' calls for safer streets.

Auntie Anne’s & Cinnabon Are Offering FREE Pretzels and Bonbites!

Celebrate National Cinnamon Day with a FREE Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel or Cinnabon 4 count Bonbites! (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY)!

Brooklyn Drug Overdoses Increased 22% In 2022: Data

Brooklyn saw the sharpest increase in fatal drug overdoses in 2022 with nearly 800 local deaths, city data show.

Rats Run Mayor Adams' Bed-Stuy Home: Records, Report

A compliance inspection found rat activity at Mayor Eric Adams' Bed-Stuy property, city records show.

Bed-Stuy's Commercial Corridors Slated For Lighting Improvements

A city grant will allow Bed-Stuy community organizations to revitalize lighting in the neighborhood's commercial areas.

Pesticides Will Rain Down On Bed-Stuy's Pesky Mosquitos

Mosquitos, be gone. The city will spray pesticides across parts of Brooklyn, including much of Bed-Stuy, this week to clear the pesky bugs.

Bed-Stuy Playground Slated For 'Long-Overdue' $24 Million Remodel

St. Andrew's Playground has needed renovation for decades, electeds say.

Auntie Anne’s & Cinnabon Are Offering FREE Pretzels and Minibons!

Sweater Weather is back, and what better way to celebrate than some FREE offers from your favorite snack brands! (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY)!

Jay-Z Exhibit Sparked Major Increase In BK Library Attendance

Thanks to Jay-Z, Brooklyn now has 14,000 more book nerds.

Bed-Stuy Rat Sightings Down 10% From Last Year: Data

"We’re proving the haters wrong," said Sanitation chief Jessica Tisch.

Brooklyn's Soup Doula Comes 1 Step Closer To $10K Grant

Marisa Mendez Marthaller is up against some stiff competition for a $10,000 fellowship to grow her unique soup business.

Bed-Stuy Food Distribution Ends In 2 Arrests, Sparks Protests

Police say Terrell Harper broke a transit cop's scanner, advocates say cops tried to take the car they use to feed hungry neighbors.

Willoughby General Celebrates 5 Years As Street Hosts Block Party

'The best lil' block in Bed-Stuy' will celebrate commemorate multiple anniversaries this weekend, along with a block-wide pot luck.

Save The Magnolia Tree: Electeds Rally Behind Bed-Stuy Earth Center

Brooklyn's 140-year-old Magnolia tree and cultural hub are once again in danger as a local earth center faces costly repairs.

New NYC Cleaning Crew Targets Rat-Ridden Bed-Stuy

Utica and Nostrand avenues will be the first tow areas cleaned up by a new task force to keep major corridors trash-free.

Bed-Stuy's 'Soul In The Hole' Basketball Court Could Win Renovation

A Bed-Stuy court is leading a competition for a free renovation, including crack repairs and new hoops.

'Black Facts' Flash On LinkNYC Kiosks For Juneteenth

Though simple at first glance, Brooklynite Ken Granderson hopes Black history facts posted on LinkNYC kiosks will inspire young New Yorkers.

MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?

This week, city inspectors found roaches in Bed-Stuy, mice in Greenwich Village, defective doors in Murray Hill, and more.

Advocates Want Names, Body Cam Footage Of 78-YO Bed-Stuy Shooting

Advocates have a message for the NYPD months after two officers shot a 78-year-old in Bed-Stuy: we won't forget.

National Grid Builds Furniture For Family Center In Bed-Stuy

National Grid employees embarked on building projects across the city over the weekend, including a family center in Bed-Stuy.

Loved Ones Remember Slain Cyclist As Loving Father, Bike Advocate

"Some souls are just too beautiful," said a friend of Adam Uster, a 39-year-old cyclist fatally struck by a truck in Bed-Stuy last week.

Funky Bed-Stuy Hotel Becomes Emergency Shelter

A colorful Brooklyn hotel was recently contracted as emergency shelter space for families as NYC scrambles to house incoming migrants.

Brooklyn Demands Justice For Jordan Neely

"You can't stop the revolution," protesters chanted on their way from Barclay's Center to Brooklyn Bridge.

Bed Stuy Can't Handle The Stink: Dog Poop Complaints Pile Up

In a stink-inspired rage, Bed Stuy residents reported one corner 13 times in one day for dog poop - and then four more times a month later.

Cortelyou Celebrates its 40th Year Milestone

NYC Minority and Women Owned (MWBE) Private School Celebrates 40 Years of Service to the Brooklyn Community