700 Rodent-Proof Trash Bins Coming To Brooklyn Neighborhoods: See Where

The trash bins include new rules for apartment buildings.

NYC Sanitation Truck Strikes Woman Crossing Street: NYPD

A Brooklyn woman died after a city sanitation truck struck her while turning at an intersection, police said.

🌱 Patch AM: Which Brooklyn burial grounds are hiding in plain sight today?

And on the Brooklyn Patch calendar - Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event

🌱 Patch AM: 13 New Brooklyn Restaurants Open In October: See The Full List

Also check out We Have Fun: A Free Stand-up Comedy Show on the Brooklyn Patch calendar

Brooklyn Navy Yard Opens Its Doors to Celebrate the Artists, Makers and Innovators Shaping Brooklyn’s Future

Annual Open House welcomed visitors into the Yard’s art studios and tech spaces, celebrating its community of artists, makers and innovators

13 New Brooklyn Restaurants Open In October: See The Full List

A beloved Brooklyn baker is making a comeback, while new restaurants bring unexpected flavors to neighborhoods across the borough.

🌱 Patch AM: What this new Brooklyn Chinatown street name means for Sunset Park

Make time for We Have Fun: A Free Stand-up Comedy Show on the Brooklyn Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Atlantic and Boerum traffic will change during next month’s construction.

Be sure to catch Join Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for a free webinar! on the Brooklyn Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why this Brooklyn mother is still fighting 23 years after her son’s death

Coming up: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival on the Brooklyn Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Judge’s ruling after Brooklyn Hospital exam keeps ICE shooting victim detained.

And check out 651 ARTS and Reel Sisters Present the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival on the Brooklyn Patch calendar

Election Q&A: Meet Melvin Rivera, Republican Candidate For NY-7

The first-time candidate discusses affordable housing, homeownership, and his break with former political allies.

Election Q&A: Meet Priscilla Ghaznavi, Independent Candidate For NY-7

The first-time candidate discusses affordable housing and her vision for New York's 7th Congressional District.

🌱 Patch AM: How a $1.9B signal overhaul could change your A and C commute

Happening soon: 651 ARTS and Reel Sisters Present the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival on the Brooklyn Patch calendar

BQE Repairs Could Take 10 Years And Cost $4 Billion: What To Know

The Brooklyn Heights Promenade and nearby parks could face years of disruptions as temporary roads keep traffic moving.

Affordable Housing Could Replace Two Brooklyn Parking Lots

Plans call for about 137 affordable apartments, including housing for seniors and formerly homeless residents.

$18.8K In MTA Fare Readers Destroyed At Brooklyn Subway Station

Two masked individuals smashed seven fare readers at a subway station, leaving behind leaflets warning riders about surveillance.

N.Y.C. Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce Brings Its Vision for Economic Empowerment to N.Y.C

Historic Nov. Gathering Will Connect Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, and Community Stakeholders Across New York City, Long Island & Beyond

Major Traffic Changes Coming To This Busy Brooklyn Intersection

Construction will bring lane restrictions, crosswalk closures and changes for cyclists this fall.

Free Ice Skating Lessons Kick Off Winter Season In Brooklyn

Here's what to know about the return of skating at this Brooklyn rink.

Historic Multi-Cultural Networking Event Nov. 4 Will Unite Entrepreneurs, Corporate Leaders & Professionals

The gathering represents a milestone in the Chamber’s development & its commitment to becoming a leading voice for N.Y.C.'s businesses!

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Arrested In Brooklyn

Devon Floyd was charged with two counts of assault.

Free Dog And Cat Food Coming To Brooklyn: Here's Where

22 food pantries will begin distributing free dog and cat food on Monday.

Brooklyn Kosher Luncheonette Faces End Of An Era After Nearly 60 Years

The husband-and-wife owners put their property on the market for $2.8 million.

Brooklyn Halloween Events 2026: What To Do This October

Brooklyn's Halloween celebrations bring haunted attractions, family-friendly festivals and late-night parties across the borough.

Brooklyn Alternate-Side Parking Rules Revert After Pilot Leaves Streets Dirtier

A Prospect Heights parking experiment promised fewer disruptions for drivers. The results changed the plan.

Friday Night Frights - Spooky SciFi Horror Films at Stuart Cinema on October 9th

Join Brooklyn SciFi Film Fest this Friday evening for a night of scifi/horror short films curated by the Brooklyn Horror Film Fest. 7 Shorts

MTA Expands Automated Camera Enforcement To 2 Brooklyn Bus Routes

The MTA plans to expand ACE to 25 additional routes in 2026.

Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival at Nitehawk Cinema Tonight, October 8th

Nitehawk Cinema in Prospect Park to host an evening of 11 sci-fi short films from around the world as part of Brooklyn Scifi Film Fest 2026

NYC Grants Fund Brooklyn Community Art Programs

Two Brooklyn organizations received city grants to fund events.

New Campaign Looks To Reactivate Historic Hangars At Floyd Bennett Field

The campaign wants to help transform the Art Deco hangars into year-round civic spaces for arts, education, research and recreation.

Brooklyn Navy Yard Spotlights New York’s Growing Immersive Media Industry and Creative Tech Talent Pipeline

Event convened artists, technologists, industry leaders and emerging talent to explore the future of immersive experience and creative tech

NYC Health Department To Deploy Rabies Vaccine Baiting In These Boroughs

The rabies vaccine baiting campaign will run through mid-October.

Brooklyn Apartments Overcharged Rent, Lawsuit Says

Tenants could seek more than $40 million in alleged overcharges.

The Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Launches Today

Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival Returns for Seventh Season with Five Nights Across Brooklyn & Queens and Star Trek 60th Anniversary Celebration

Brooklyn Event Lets Residents Clear Old Tickets And Warrant

The Brooklyn event will also offer free health screenings, cancer resources, CPR demonstrations and job-readiness help.

Man Accused Of Robbing Brooklyn Bodega At Gunpoint

The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect this week.

Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Won’t Seek Reelection

A court ruling has thrown the party’s leadership plans into question.

Major MTA Changes Coming For Brooklyn And Queens Riders

A round of repairs finished early.

Man Killed After Getting Caught In Brooklyn Subway Doors

A man died when his backpack became caught in the closing doors of an A train.

New York Blood Center Calls for Donors after Nor'easter Causes Drive Cancellations

September is on track to be NYBC’s most challenging month for blood collections this year, with nearly 2,700 fewer donations than needed for