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north Brooklyn
Coverage of north Brooklyn in the Nexus archive.
- Protests break out at Brooklyn cafe after Congressman Dan Goldman banned for Israel support
Protests erupted at a north Brooklyn coffee shop after its owner banned Congressman Dan Goldman over his stances on Gaza and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Pro-Israeli protesters gathered outside the shop, while anti-Israeli counter-protesters demonstrated across the street.
- 15,700 Zombie Storefronts Sit Empty Across NYC, New Report Says
A new report by New York City's comptroller’s office reveals 15,700 vacant storefronts as of April 2026, with a citywide vacancy rate of 11.0%, up from 2020 levels. The highest vacancy rates are concentrated in Lower Manhattan (21.1%), north Brooklyn, and western Queens, driven by long-term vacancies and challenges for landlords and tenants in securing affordable rents.