Brooklyn residents and entrepreneurs came together for Progress Playbook’s Third Annual Renaissance Summit, focusing on business ownership and community investment. The daylong gathering highlighted how collaborative neighborhood efforts can spark meaningful economic and social transformation.

A Brooklyn man stands accused of murder for opening fire on Christmas Eve in Brownsville. The victim, 47-year-old Polish immigrant, had been celebrating the holiday before the fatal encounter.

At a Brooklyn Men’s Day event, NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani encountered more than a typical campaign stop when he struggled with a 135-pound bench press. Hosted by 500 Men Making a Difference, the gathering put his physical determination on display alongside his political aspirations.