The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Bed Stuy rental, a Bay Ridge row house, and a Park Slope brownstone. https://www.brownstoner.com/real-estate-market/brooklyn-listings-real-estate-top-10-082326/

The 44-year-old victim was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound to his head, while a 39-year-old man took a bullet to his right leg in the possible robbery, cops and sources said. https://nypost.com/2026/08/23/us-news/worker-fatally-gunned-down-behind-counter-of-nyc-wings-joint/

Retired NYPD Chief John Chell has entered the 2029 NYC mayoral race, vowing to make the police department the highest-paid in the nation. https://nypost.com/2026/08/22/us-news/john-chell-wants-to-make-nypd-highest-paid-department-in-nation/

The source in the world for all things Harlem. By HWM New York City parents got a rare opportunity to step away from their daily responsibilities while their children enjoyed an evening of free activities during… Read more

A city lawmaker this week sent Apple Inc. A letter requesting it remove a controversial ride-hailing app from its online store in New York City due to allegations the service operates in the five boroughs without a… Read more

Rose Noir Productions shows Bronx youth how the runway can build confidence.

For young people in the Bronx, fashion can be more than what they wear. It can help them discover who they are, build confidence and learn how their creativity can translate into a future career. That philosophy… Read more

A new advanced surgical microscope will be operating in the Bronx later this year. NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx announced on Aug. https://www.bxtimes.com/north-central-bronx-hospital-600k-for-microscope/

At a Glance NYC has several free, family-friendly pop-ups happening before summer officially ends Some of these events are especially good for kids, while others are perfect for nostalgic parents There are interactive.

The 52-year-old woman was walking near the Glenwood Houses NYCHA complex in Flatlands when she was grazed by a bullet in the left arm Monday afternoon,… Read more

The antisemtic nutjob who barged into a Manhattan synagogue during Shabbat service and ambushed two people told police his outburst was all religious motivated — as feds charged the madman Tuesday with hate crimes.… Read more

Brooklyn’s network of small, community-run hubs has never been more important than now, their founders and directors say. These hyper-local hubs. Stores, community centers and food banks. Go beyond their… Read more

Top 10 Brooklyn real estate listings: a semi-detached house in bay ridge.

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Dyker Heights house, a Bay Ridge row house, and a Park Slope brownstone. Bay Ridge listings were popular this week, with other listings spread around… Read more

Looking for something fun to do with the kids in Brooklyn this weekend? https://www.newyorkfamily.com/things-to-do-with-the-kids-weekend-brooklyn/

Rumson, New Jersey has spent decades as Monmouth County’s best kept secret. https://nypost.com/2026/08/13/real-estate/26-million-rumson-new-jersey-listing-rivals-hamptons-prices/

Toxic chemical vapors are still being detected at Brooklyn’s P.S. 372 elementary school annex near the Gowanus Canal despite state mitigation efforts.… Read more

An NYC woman is issuing a harrowing warning after her hands were left covered in agonizing second-degree burns following a seemingly harmless afternoon making… Read more

Two pedestrians were killed in separate NYC hit-and-run crashes on Saturday, including one victim who was run over by a USPS truck, and another who, after being knocked out in an assault, was hit by an SUV, and then… Read more

Crown Heights block once again named ‘Greenest Block in Brooklyn’.

You can make a planter out of anything, longtime gardener Perri Edwards told an admirer of her MoMA-inspired heads sculpted from milk cartons, with leaves of different shades and species sprouting like hair.… Read more

Is love truly blind? New York City is going to find out. The popular Netflix show Love Is Blind is casting New York City singles who are committed to finding love for an upcoming.… Read more

The ASPCA rescued more than 100 felines from three dirty, overcrowded homes across the Bronx and Queens on Thursday after overwhelmed pet owners surrendered them. https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/us-news/over-100-cats-rescued-from-three-deplorable-nyc-homes-in-a-single-day/

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The unresponsive newborn was found just after midnight in a home near Flatlands Avenue and East 99th Street in Canarsie, police said. https://nypost.com/2026/08/05/us-news/6-month-old-boy-found-dead-in-nyc-home-cops/

On the eve of yet another rainstorm, nearly 100 Bronx homeowners, property owners, and residents gathered in Hunts Point on July 28th for a town hall to learn about city resilience efforts strategies that will help… Read more

On the eve of yet another rainstorm, nearly 100 Bronx homeowners, property owners, and residents gathered in Hunts Point on July 28th for a town hall to learn about city resilience efforts strategies that will help… Read more

If you are looking for a unique way to experience art outdoors, you need to head over to Queens. MoMA PS1 has officially inaugurated its new Courtyard Commission series with a… Read more

NYC kids can get free backpacks and school supplies this August. Families can ease the cost of back-to-school shopping with free backpacks and school supplies available at NYC community gardens this August. At a Glance Back-to-school shopping can be expensive, but NYC families have… Read more

Does the greatest restaurant city in the world offer a place where a kid can fill a plate with whatever they want? [ more › ]. https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/is-nyc-an-all-you-can-eat-buffet-town-a-5-year-old-investigates

Two Bronx women could do nothing but stare outside a local precinct on Thursday afternoon after being charged with a heinous crime: the murder of their 16-year-old autistic son and grandson, allegedly by starving him… Read more

Queens man who allegedly shot sister and mother dead before setting family home on fire booked for murderous rampage.

Police have charged the man who went on a murderous rampage in Queens on Saturday, shooting his sister and mother dead before setting the family home ablaze. According to police sources, 33-year-old… Read more

Lori Zeno, second from left, leaves the federal courthouse in Queens with her attorney and loved ones on Tuesday. The former director and her ex-husband spent the organization’s money on a 85-inch TV, a penthouse.… Read more

Looking for things to do with kids in NYC this weekend? There is so much going on in New York this last week in July! From free festivals and outdoor adventures to creative workshops and live performances, there are. https://www.newyorkfamily.com/things-to-do-in-nyc-this-weekend-with-kids/