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Housing

NYC Public Advocate releases 2025 ‘Worst Landlord Watchlist,’ citing nearly 9,000 violations

By Gabriele Holtermann

The Altered Thread

News

Inside a Flatbush landmark, The Altered Thread opens sewing school to empower mothers and children

By Olivia Seaman

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Flatbush secures two new historic districts after Landmarks vote

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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News

Residents urge landmarks commission to expand proposed Flatbush historic districts

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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Arts & Entertainment

Flatbush Frolic street festival returns this month with food, music, art

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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City to install center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue this fall

By Adam Daly

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Politics

Flatbush pols and community groups unite in support of Haitian immigrants

By Gabriele Holtermann & Lloyd Mitchell

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News

Frosty reception: Flatbush Wendy’s reopens with sleek new look

By Olivia Seaman

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News

City moves to landmark two new historic districts in Flatbush

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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News

More pools are coming. Is that enough to save Brooklyn’s children from drowning?

By Brennan LaBrie

District 41

Politics

NYC Primaries | Meet the candidates for City Council District 41

By Max Levine Murray

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Op-Ed | Flatbush bus riders are still waiting. Mayor Adams must deliver.

By Mayra Aldás-Deckert

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Leaves of Grass

All Good Dispensary opens in Flatbush with a focus on wellness, safety, and locally-grown cannabis

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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News

At least 12 people displaced after fire in problem-ridden Flatbush apartment building

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell

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Cats and canines: Flatbush Vet prepares to launch much-needed affordable dental care for pets

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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News

Police identify 3-year-old boy who died after being left at Flatbush hospital

By Dean Moses

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News

Four-year-old boy dies after allegedly being exposed to fentanyl in Flatbush shelter

By Dean Moses

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News

Brooklyn leaders protest Trump administration’s efforts to end Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan, Haitian migrants

By Lauren Rapp

Site of Brooklyn crane collapse

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Brooklyn crane collapse: Two people injured after rig smashes onto dollar van and building

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Health

First six Brooklyn organizations chosen for BP Reynoso’s Community Baby Shower Fund

By Lauren Rapp

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