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What Are the Legalities Involved If You’re a Cyclist Hit By a Car?
Accidents on the road happen more often than we’d like. Car accidents are among the leading causes of death in...
Letter from the Editor: What Does it Mean to be a Proud American?
Dear BK Readers: As we inch closer to the general presidential elections-- perhaps the most important in our lifetime-- I’d...
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Did Netflix Kill the Cliffhanger?
First and foremost, what is a “cliffhanger?" When it comes to works of fiction - especially TV series - cliffhangers...
Exploring Different Types of Online Payday Loans for Bad Credit
Everyone needs to get a loan at least once in their lives. Whether it’s because of a financial issue or...
New York Truck Accidents: Claiming Compensation From Those at Fault
People rely on trucks to transport goods across the country. But, due to their constant presence on roads, truck accidents...
City Launches Campaign Urging New Yorkers to Get Flu Vaccine
With the weather cooling down, New York City is ramping up its efforts to get New Yorkers vaccinated for the...
Why COVID-19 Vaccines Need to Prioritize ‘Superspreaders’
By: Dana Goldman, University of Southern California; David Conti, University of Southern California, and Matthew E. Kahn, Johns Hopkins University...
Flatbush YMCA to Offer New In-Person Childcare Program With the Help of AT&T
The Flatbush YMCA has been selected as one of several city-wide locations to receive part of a $500,000 award that...
Photos: Elected Leaders and Community Groups March Against Gun Violence in Brooklyn
An increase in shootings in Brooklyn drove scores of elected leaders, local Cure Violence groups, neighborhood organizations and other community...
Burlington Stores Donates up to $500,000 in Merchandise to Help Brooklyn Families in Need
SCO Family of Service, a human services provider, received $500,000 in items from Burlington Stores Inc to distribute to families...
Photos: Brooklyn Museum Plaza Transformed to Creative Canvas for Reopening Celebration
Large crowds of mask-wearing, socially-distanced folks came together on Saturday to celebrate the reopening of Brooklyn Museum. The museum shuttered...
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As we inch closer to the general presidential elections– perhaps the most important in our lifetime– I’d like to talk about a driving factor for why many will vote: a love for this country.
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