Bedford-Stuyvesant

Crews began work Thursday on 2.7 miles of bus and protected bike lanes from Downtown Brooklyn through Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy and Bushwick. The B38 carries about 18,000 riders a day.

Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, putting two Brooklyn Democrats who live blocks apart at the top of Congress for the last two years of President Trump's term.

A leaking steam vent coated two buildings at 502 and 504 Marcy Ave. with asbestos-laden residue. Heat is back in all nine affected buildings, and the courtyard cleanup is still underway.

Researchers found emergency room visits fell in the first ZIP codes where the city guaranteed tenants a lawyer in Housing Court, though not citywide. Visits tied to mental health and substance use rose.

Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Hochul named the 17 new school districts that will share 10,000 more free seats for 2-year-olds in fall 2027. Application dates are still to come.

Starting this weekend, shuttle buses replace trains between Myrtle Avenue-Broadway and Essex Street while crews replace switches last renewed in 1997.

DSS is putting about $500,000 into dog and cat food at Community Food Connection sites as shelter surrenders rise with living costs.

Studios start at $1,819 a month for households at 70–130% of AMI. Applications close Oct. 23 on NYC Housing Connect.