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NYPD is Doing Great Job at Columbia University, Mayor Says

NYPD is Doing Great Job at Columbia University, Mayor Says

The mayor talked about the protesters at the university prior to their arrests on Tuesday night as part of his regular midday press conference.
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To End The Cycle of Violence, Treat Trauma First, Says BK Doctor And New Author

To End The Cycle of Violence, Treat Trauma First, Says BK Doctor And New Author

Dr. Robert Gore, an ER physician, chronicles his views on violence and trauma in a new book.
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Offshore Wind, Green Jobs Training Program to Launch in Brownsville

Offshore Wind, Green Jobs Training Program to Launch in Brownsville

Teens and young adults aged 15-24 can apply for the training program now.
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BKLYN Sauce: Gordan Chambers

BKLYN Sauce: Gordan Chambers

Brooklyn's own Gordan Chambers serenades and chats to BK Reader about his decorated career.
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The 7 7, Where Prospect Lefferts Gardens Drips With Local Talent

The 7 7, Where Prospect Lefferts Gardens Drips With Local Talent

Seven people perform for seven minutes at 7pm. Try saying that seven times.
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Mayor Says Outside Agitators to Blame For Issues at Protests, Introduces Two New NYPD Recruit Classes

Mayor Says Outside Agitators to Blame For Issues at Protests, Introduces Two New NYPD Recruit Classes

The mayor said people have the right to protest, but was not pleased with the chaos that some protesters caused.
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Immortalizing The Culture of Rest in Peace Murals

Immortalizing The Culture of Rest in Peace Murals

Photographer Omar Hamdoun and digital artist Michael Brewer bear witness to the way New Yorkers mourn their loved ones in their book "See You On the Other Side."
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BK High School Scores Bittersweet Basketball Championship After Eligibility Controversy

BK High School Scores Bittersweet Basketball Championship After Eligibility Controversy

Eagle Academy Brooklyn took home their second consecutive PSAL championship, but the win came after a flurry of disqualifications throughout the league, calling into question the regulation practices of high school basketball.
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Atlantic Avenue's Newest Entry Serves up Lebanese Tacos

Atlantic Avenue's Newest Entry Serves up Lebanese Tacos

El Cedro melds Lebanese and Mexican cuisine, highlighting a long — and often unknown — history between the two countries.
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Mayor Launches Pilot Programs to Tackle Package Theft, Domestic Violence

Mayor Launches Pilot Programs to Tackle Package Theft, Domestic Violence

During his weekly press conference, the mayor hoped the two programs he launched will improve the lives of everyday New Yorkers.
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