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East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
14 hours ago

For dozens displaced by West Berkeley apartment fire, it's been a week of loss and stress

Residents displaced by a fire in West Berkeley face deep loss, anxiety, and the challenge of rebuilding their lives amidst ongoing responsibilities.
#bronx
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Five-Story Bronx Building Erupts In Pre-Dawn Blaze

A fire broke out in a Bronx apartment building early Thursday, with no reported injuries and a significant response from firefighters.
Brooklyn
fromBronx Times
22 hours ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How the Bronx feeds all of New York City- but struggles to feed itself - Bronx Times

The Bronx food distribution center supports local jobs but limits community access to affordable food.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Five-Story Bronx Building Erupts In Pre-Dawn Blaze

A fire broke out in a Bronx apartment building early Thursday, with no reported injuries and a significant response from firefighters.
Brooklyn
fromBronx Times
22 hours ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How the Bronx feeds all of New York City- but struggles to feed itself - Bronx Times

The Bronx food distribution center supports local jobs but limits community access to affordable food.
Boston real estate
fromBrownstoner
19 hours ago

City Deems Fort Greene Manse Unworthy of Protection

The butter yellow Italianate house on South Oxford will be replaced by an apartment building after landmark status was denied due to extensive alterations.
Environment
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

This new interactive map shows which NYC blocks are most vulnerable to flooding

Climate change threatens New York City with flooding, as over one-fifth of the city is identified as vulnerable 'Blue Zones'.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
15 hours ago
NYC parents

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
fromLady Freethinker
12 hours ago
Pets

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
15 hours ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
12 hours ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
#mta
Alternative transportation
fromQNS
14 hours ago

Ariola, Brooks-Powers welcome station repairs at Rockaway Park-Beach 116th Street - QNS

MTA completed temporary repairs at Rockaway Park-Beach 116th Street station, restoring full access for riders.
New York City
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

MTA bus driver recovering in hospital after being attacked on the job

An MTA bus driver was attacked after a minor collision, resulting in serious injuries and raising concerns among transit workers.
Alternative transportation
fromQNS
14 hours ago

Ariola, Brooks-Powers welcome station repairs at Rockaway Park-Beach 116th Street - QNS

MTA completed temporary repairs at Rockaway Park-Beach 116th Street station, restoring full access for riders.
New York City
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

MTA bus driver recovering in hospital after being attacked on the job

An MTA bus driver was attacked after a minor collision, resulting in serious injuries and raising concerns among transit workers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor marks Day 100 with Bronx illegal-dumping cleanup after citywide vote

Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days as mayor focused on community engagement and addressing both major policies and local quality-of-life issues.
Public health
fromCity Limits
12 hours ago

Opinion: Excise Taxes Can Help Fund Needed Addiction Treatment in NY

New York's alcohol sales generate $12 billion annually but do not address related health issues.
#gun-violence
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago
Non-profit organizations

Hochul aims to reduce gun violence in NYC with $5 million HOPE grant to community groups

Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

Hochul aims to reduce gun violence in NYC with $5 million HOPE grant to community groups

New York State is investing $5 million in community organizations to create safe spaces for youth to combat gun violence through the HOPE initiative.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Mom of Brooklyn boy caught in crossfire aims to raise money to flee to safety

A mother seeks help to relocate her family after her son was shot in a gang-related incident in Brooklyn.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Napa nonprofit installing new 'Beacon Boxes' to help guide crews during wildfire emergencies

"A Beacon Box contains vital maps, flash drives and information to help guide first responders to the right roads, gates and water sources -- especially mutual aid crews arriving from out of town and unfamiliar with the area."
California
fromAP News
1 day ago

NYC man charged with setting deadly fire said he needed to 'get out his rage' after losing job

Roman Amatitla, 38, was seen entering and leaving the building multiple times on March 16. After buying a box of matches and stealing a beer from a nearby gas station, he returned to the building, lit a piece of paper on fire and placed it on a pile of garbage in the stairwell.
New York City
fromBronx Times
22 hours ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Did the Bronx's local supermarkets and delis make the safety grade? - Bronx Times

The Bronx Times found that the majority of Bronx food businesses received an A in their most recent inspection, with about six times as many passing than failing scores.
NYC food
Real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

100 Days In, Mamdani's Housing Chief Says City Hall Will Stand Up for Tenants-And Work With Real Estate

The administration prioritizes tenant rights while engaging with the real estate industry to address the housing affordability crisis.
#affordable-housing
fromEpicenter NYC
1 day ago
NYC real estate

Ending soon: Two affordable housing lotteries in Brooklyn - Epicenter NYC

New housing lotteries in Brownsville and Prospect Heights offer affordable apartments for various income levels.
NYC real estate
fromEpicenter NYC
1 day ago

Ending soon: Two affordable housing lotteries in Brooklyn - Epicenter NYC

New housing lotteries in Brownsville and Prospect Heights offer affordable apartments for various income levels.
fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

Man gunned down near public housing complex on Upper West Side: cops

Officers from the 24th Precinct and the NYPD's Public Service Area 6 rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call about a man shot at the location.
Upper West Side
Fundraising
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Firefighters ask for support for colleague critically injured in training academy fall

Community support is requested for firefighter Nick Spinale, who sustained serious injuries during training and requires multiple surgeries for recovery.
Online Community Development
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

When the storm hits: What Hurricane Katrina still teaches federal leaders about continuity of operations

Preparation, relationships, and resourcefulness are essential for effective crisis management, as demonstrated during Hurricane Katrina.
Boston
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

NYPD to reopen former 40th Precinct as base of Bronx Patrol Borough South - Bronx Times

The NYPD is restaffing the former 40th Precinct station house to serve as the base for Bronx Patrol Borough South.
#camron-stanford-house
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago

24/7 Crisis Center Opens In Brooklyn

The facility, located at 2862 Fulton St., is designed to provide immediate stabilization, therapeutic support, and discharge planning to connect patients with longer-term services.
Brooklyn
Public health
fromsfist.com
11 hours ago

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don't Disrupt Others' Sobriety

Dorsey proposes drug-free supportive housing to reduce overdose deaths, despite skepticism from advocates about potential eviction policies.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
14 hours ago

I love this place': Jimmy's Corner supporters rally for commercial rent stabilization bills | amNewYork

Jimmy's Corner, a beloved Times Square dive bar, faces eviction, prompting owner Adam Glenn to rally for legislation to protect small businesses.
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
22 hours ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | The personal impact of new SNAP work rules on Bronx residents - Bronx Times

New federal SNAP work requirements affect 120,000 New Yorkers, mandating documentation of work or training to maintain benefits.
#fire
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Three-Alarm Fire Disrupts Brooklyn Near Fort Hamilton Parkway

A three-alarm fire in Brooklyn caused significant smoke and traffic disruptions, prompting officials to advise residents to avoid the area.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

FDNY Battles Massive East Flatbush Blaze On Brooklyn Avenue

A large fire occurred in East Flatbush, with no injuries reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Three-Alarm Fire Disrupts Brooklyn Near Fort Hamilton Parkway

A three-alarm fire in Brooklyn caused significant smoke and traffic disruptions, prompting officials to advise residents to avoid the area.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

FDNY Battles Massive East Flatbush Blaze On Brooklyn Avenue

A large fire occurred in East Flatbush, with no injuries reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
23 hours ago

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration

Placerville faces wildfire risks, but a FEMA-funded program to enhance home resilience is stalled due to bureaucratic delays.
#bribery-investigation
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
1 day ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
18 hours ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
NYC politics
fromSpectrumlocalnews
1 day ago

Hochul aide rallies with supporters to decry federal bribery probe

Farah Louis and her sister face a federal bribery investigation but have not been charged or publicly accused of wrongdoing.
Brooklyn
fromThe Haitian Times
18 hours ago

NYC council member, Hochul aide rally as supporters decry federal bribery probe

A New York City Council member and her sister are under federal investigation for potential bribery related to migrant shelter contracts, but have not been charged.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
17 hours ago

Brooklyn Office Market Slips as Vacancies and Concessions Rise

Brooklyn's office market faces high vacancy rates and uneven demand, prompting landlords to offer incentives and rethink leasing strategies.
fromGothamist
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Driver hits, critically wounds 3-year-old girl who ran into Brooklyn street, NYPD says

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

Body Pulled From Water Near Brooklyn Park, NYPD Says

A man's body was found near the water at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn, prompting an investigation by the NYPD.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
17 hours ago

Brooklyn Office Market Slips as Vacancies and Concessions Rise

Brooklyn's office market faces high vacancy rates and uneven demand, prompting landlords to offer incentives and rethink leasing strategies.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn Restaurant Opening Draws NYPD Support

A new restaurant opened in Brooklyn, celebrated by local leaders and NYPD, emphasizing community support and engagement.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Driver hits, critically wounds 3-year-old girl who ran into Brooklyn street, NYPD says

A three-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Brooklyn while running into the street.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

Body Pulled From Water Near Brooklyn Park, NYPD Says

A man's body was found near the water at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn, prompting an investigation by the NYPD.
New York City
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

Potholes and progress: Mamdani reflects on 100 days as New York's mayor

Mamdani's first 100 days included childcare reforms, pothole fixes, and debates over affordability policies in New York City.
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

The Daily Dirt: Meet the new head of City Planning

I understood at a very early age how much place matters and how impactful government services can be on one's life. The Mayor's Office of Equity and Racial Justice was really focused on working with agencies to think about how they're addressing inequity, whether it's through budget as a lever or personnel as a lever, procurement, policymaking. But land use is a lever as well.
NYC politics
#fdny
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

FDNY called to battery fire inside Williamsburg library

FDNY responded to a lithium-ion battery fire at the Williamsburg library, which was extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn 3-Alarm Fire Update From FDNY

FDNY officials provided updates on a three-alarm fire in Brooklyn, indicating a significant response involving multiple units and extended operations.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
5 days ago

FDNY called to battery fire inside Williamsburg library

FDNY responded to a lithium-ion battery fire at the Williamsburg library, which was extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn 3-Alarm Fire Update From FDNY

FDNY officials provided updates on a three-alarm fire in Brooklyn, indicating a significant response involving multiple units and extended operations.
Boston
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Firefighter injured battling blaze in vacant Brooklyn home

A firefighter was injured while battling a blaze in a vacant Brighton Beach home that spread to three other homes.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

Brooklyn Creative Reuse opens brick-and-mortar shop in Sunset Park * Brooklyn Paper

"We accept anything that could be used in some sort of creative way, so it's very open."
Brooklyn
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Friday's Headlines: The Streetsblog Block Party (Canceled!) Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdani administration's restrictions hinder public events during the World Cup, impacting local celebrations and community engagement.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Humpday Headlines: Oakland Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Kills Cat

A cat died and multiple residents were displaced in a North Oakland apartment fire, with four units damaged but no injuries reported.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: You Had One Job Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The new delivery worker hub lacks essential facilities like a toilet, highlighting neglect of workers' needs in late-stage capitalism.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

At NYCHA's Hammel Houses, Residents Wait for Sandy-Damaged Community Center to Reopen

The Community Center in Hammel Houses has been closed since Superstorm Sandy in 2012, impacting local youth and seniors.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
20 hours ago

Work to Resume on Flatbush Avenue Center Bus Lanes

The project aims to enhance bus service speed and street safety on Flatbush Avenue with dedicated lanes and improved pedestrian facilities.
#new-york-city
fromThe Nation
2 days ago
New York City

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
fromThe Nation
2 days ago
New York City

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
New York City
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
New York City
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Six months after fire, Danish furniture store Lanoba to reopen in Clinton Hill * Brooklyn Paper

Lanoba, a vintage Danish furniture shop, is reopening in a new location after losing everything in a fire six months ago.
#arson
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromLAmag
1 day ago

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in NYPD Vehicle Arson Case

A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to arson, destroying 11 NYPD vehicles, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromLAmag
1 day ago

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in NYPD Vehicle Arson Case

A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to arson, destroying 11 NYPD vehicles, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to arson after setting fire to parked NYPD cars | amNewYork

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 10 NYPD vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
2 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Exclusive | NYC tows auto shop's adorable 'monster truck' memorial and turns it to scrap metal

The monster truck became the community's living memorial to her husband, who was struck and killed by three cars in front of his business in 2019.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Brooklyn grandma viciously beaten after asking women to pick up their dogs' poop

Linda Scott was attacked by a woman outside her President St. home near Troy Ave. in Crown Heights around 9 a.m. Monday, cops said. Video obtained by the Daily News shows the victim arguing with a woman, whose two unleashed dogs run freely on the sidewalk nearby, when another woman wearing a red sweatshirt storms up and starts swinging.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

Where are Brooklyn's "recreation deserts," and what can be done to fix them? * Brooklyn Paper

"Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases."
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago

Citizen video shows FDNY responding to fire on York Street

The FDNY says that the fire was reported on the 12th floor of an apartment building on 190 York St. just after 1:30 a.m. Over 100 fire and EMS personnel responded.
New York City
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Battery Sparks Smoke Inside Williamsburg Library

A lithium-ion battery fire occurred at the Brooklyn Public Library, prompting a quick response from firefighters with no injuries reported.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Dual early morning fires break out within minutes in East New York, FDNY responds * Brooklyn Paper

Two early-morning fires in East New York were controlled by FDNY with no reported injuries.
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

Mom of 2 fatally struck by ambulance in Brooklyn was registered nurse

"There's a lot of distractions when you drive an ambulance. They do serious work - but how could they not stop?"
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Massive Midwood Fire Sends Smoke Over Brooklyn

A massive fire in Midwood, Brooklyn, prompted a significant emergency response with thick smoke and ongoing firefighting efforts.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

Slew of unrelated residential fires leave 7 injured, several displaced across Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Fire marshals investigate multiple unrelated residential fires across Brooklyn that injured at least seven people and displaced families over the weekend.
#five-alarm-fire
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

5-Alarm Fire in Brooklyn at 17 53 Street

FDNY responded to a five-alarm fire at 17 53 Street in Brooklyn early Wednesday with multiple engine and ladder companies; no immediate information on injuries, displacements, or cause.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

5-Alarm Fire in Brooklyn at 17 53 Street

FDNY responded to a five-alarm fire at 17 53 Street in Brooklyn early Wednesday with multiple engine and ladder companies; no immediate information on injuries, displacements, or cause.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Massive fire in Brooklyn heavily damages industrial building in Sunset Park

A five-alarm fire destroyed an industrial building in Brooklyn, requiring over 270 first responders and causing extensive damage to multiple structures.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Borough Park fire injures one firefighter, six civilians

BOROUGH PARK - A fire inside a Borough Park building left six civilians and one firefighter injured on Wednesday, Jan. 28. The blaze started at 8:50 a.m. on the second floor of the building. FDNY said 21 units and 79 firefighters and EMS workers were at the scene. The fire was put out at 10:10 a.m. One person is in critical condition while five civilians and a firefighter sustained minor injuries.
New York City
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn Blaze Rocks Borinquen Plaza, Sends Residents Fleeing Homes

A two-alarm fire at Borinquen Plaza Houses in Williamsburg forced multiple-building evacuations, caused two minor injuries, prompted NYCHA sheltering and bus support, and left crews containing the blaze.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

FDNY responds to fifthfloor fire at Bushwick Houses

FDNY responded to a fifth-floor fire at Bushwick Houses on Friday afternoon with 120 personnel; no injuries reported and Red Cross assisted two people.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Large fire destroys row of businesses in Williamsbridge, Bronx

A four-alarm fire destroyed multiple businesses in the Bronx, requiring 74 FDNY units and over 230 first responders to control the blaze that lasted approximately two and a half hours.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Fire rips through Red Hook, Brooklyn, warehouse steps from NYPD auto pound

A four-alarm fire at a Red Hook Brooklyn warehouse damaged 10 of 25 bays, destroyed stored goods, and required more than 200 firefighters to control.
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