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Declutter Diaries: The Car

Welcome back to Declutter Diaries! Today, we’re going to organize the car. Our minivans are where we create the best family memories, but.... read more

New Report Shows MTA City Bus Service Has Been Slowing Down

You haven’t been imagining it; the MTA buses in Brooklyn have been getting slower. A new report from NYC’s Independent Budget.... read more

Closures and Changes in Observance of Presidents Day

The third Monday in February is the day when Washington’s Birthday is observed, and this brings closures and alternate schedules for many.... read more

BDE: Reb Mendel Goldberger, z”l

YS GOLD We regret to inform you of the passing of Reb Mendel Goldberger of Williamsburg. He was 78 years of age. The.... read more

Gowanus Canal Air Pollution Cleanup

After worries from neighbors about air pollution from the Gowanus Canal cleanup, the EPA, aka the Environmental Protection Agency, rolled out a.... read more

High-Profile Meeting of Satmar Rebbe, Rav Shaul Alter, and President Trump Postponed

YS GOLD For weeks now, the Jewish community in America and abroad has been discussing an imminent high-profile meeting.... read more

Step Into History: NYC Water Archives Tour Raffle Now Open

NYC Water is partnering with the Department of Environmental Protection to offer a unique behind-the-scenes tour of.... read more

MTA Tests New Sleeves to Stop Fare Evasion

The MTA is testing new sleeves on turnstile arms to prevent fare evasion. These sleeves, which cost $1,500 each, make it harder for people to jump.... read more

Community Board 1 Pushes for 20 MPH “Slow Zones” in Greenpoint & Williamsburg

Brooklyn’s Community Board 1 has voted to request that the Department of Transportation designate Greenpoint and Williamsburg as 20 mph “slow.... read more

Last Chance to Change Party for New York’s Primaries

Today is the deadline for New York Voters to be enrolled in their party for the primary elections.New.... read more

Williamsburg Hatzolah Joins Units at Massive 2-Alarm Fire on Eastern Parkway

Williamsburg Hatzolah responded on Friday.... read more

New York City Taking New Actions to Contain Bird Flu

New York City’s Actions to Contain Bird Flu New York City is taking action to stop the spread of H5N1 bird flu after cases were.... read more

Williamsburg Memories: Rav Yisroel Dushowitz

Already an accomplished Rav in Russia, Rav Dusowitz (born Dushowvizky) served in the American Rabbinate for half a century. An ardent Lubavitcher.... read more

New York City Gets New Area Code

New phone numbers won’t begin with the familiar 718, 347, 917, and 929… soon they’ll be replaced by the fresh and new 465. That’s right,.... read more

Remains Found in the East River Identified

A 23-year-old man, Christian Millet, was arrested on Wednesday for the murder of his 65-year-old roommate, Edwin.... read more

Fatal Shooting in Williamsburg

A 37-year-old man was shot and killed in Williamsburg on Wednesday. Police responded to a 911 call at 9:12 PM about the shooting behind 744 Park.... read more

Hochul Prepares To Defend Congestion Toll At Visit With Trump

Governor Hochul will be going to Washington D.C. next week and is expected to speak with President Trump about the controversial congestion.... read more

New York’s Top Court to Decide Noncitizen Voting Law

New York’s highest court is set to rule on a legal challenge to a 2022 law that would grant noncitizens the right.... read more