Brooklyn Con Edison substation explosion temporarily disrupts power in NYC
At one point, over 1,000 customers had reported they lost power following the explosion at a Con Edison substation in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn, the FDNY said.
Brooklyn eco-friendly ice cream truck proposal gets mixed reaction
Dumbo, Brooklyn is one area where residents said they are fed up with the idling ice cream trucks that not only produce noise, but also contribute to air pollution.
19 injured after fire in compactor chute at Brooklyn apartment building
Nineteen people, including one firefighter, suffered injuries following a fire that started in a compactor chute in an apartment building in Brooklyn, the FDNY says.
Brooklyn's DUMBO works to balance tourism with needs of locals
The popular neighborhood draws thousands of tourists but is struggling with issues of vehicle congestion, parking problems, exploding costs and more.
The Migrant Kitchen's multicultural American fare proves to be a hit
The Migrant Kitchen co-founder Nasser Jaber, who is Palestinian, and Chef Dan Dorado, who has Mexican roots, have combined their tastes to create a menu of American food inspired by the cuisines of immigrants.
New library branch opens in Brooklyn
The new branch will serve the DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, and Farragut neighborhoods, which have never had their own public library.
Time Out Market opens in DUMBO ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Just in time for the holiday weekend, Time Out Market New York is bringing together the area's top culinary talent.
14 arrested after guns found on party bus in Brooklyn
The NYPD took several people into custody early Friday after stopping a party bus that had was reported to have weapons on board.
Ferry service affecting rents
This past summer, New York City expanded ferry service along the East River and it is having a noticeable impact on certain rents. Some neighborhoods like DUMBO in Brooklyn and Long Island City in Queens haven't seen rents increase much at all. But in Greenpoint and Astoria, access to Manhattan by boat is both drawing renters and driving up prices.