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Medical Waste Management: Risks of Improper Handling
Proper medical waste management is necessary for a medical facility. It aims for a sterile and safe environment for doctors...
Letter from the Editor: Introducing Scriibe.org, BK Reader’s Non-Profit Sister Site!
Dear BK Readers, I’m excited to share with you the launch of BK Reader’s sister site, Scriibe.org! Like most siblings,...
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How Can Brooklyn Residents Ward Off the Stay-at-Home Blues?
Living within the city that never sleeps can quickly become downright frustrating when we are forced to remain locked within...
Video: Housing & Education Opportunities in Black Communities Are Determined by the Census
Census 2020 is the most important count of our lives. This year, the nation’s decennial enumeration of people living in America...
Video: Healthcare in Black Communities Depends on the Census
Census 2020 is the most important count of our lives. This year, the nation’s decennial enumeration of people living in America...
COVID-19 Vaccines Were Developed in Record Time – But Are These Game-Changers Safe?
By: William Petri, University of Virginia There are now two COVID-19 vaccines that, at least according to preliminary reports, appear...
‘Stop Selling Our Community,’ Bushwick Leaders Plea, Call On Residents to Join Fight for Housing Preservation
Bushwick is not for sale. That was the message that rung loud and clear when local community members and leaders...
Jewish Philanthropic Organization Launches Social Services, Anti-Poverty Initiative Across New York
UJA-Federation of New York, a philanthropic Jewish organization, has launched a multi-million dollar anti-poverty initiative to help tens of thousands...
Here Are 15 Brooklyn-Based Nonprofits to Support This Giving Tuesday
More than any year in recent history, 2020 has highlighted how vital community service and nonprofit organizations are to supporting...
Brooklyn Jazz Festival Bringing Live Music to the Borough, However You Want to Listen
A jazz festival is gearing up to get toes tapping in Brooklyn, while providing some much-needed support for local musicians...
Barclays Center Parent Company BSE Global Announces New Executive Hires
BSE Global, the parent company of Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets, has announced new senior level executive hires to...
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Dear BK Readers:
I’m excited to share with you the launch of BK Reader’s sister site, Scriibe.org, a Brooklyn-based collaborative news source—an incubator for quality, hyperlocal news and investigative journalism covering underserved and under-resourced communities!
Launched in 2013, BK Reader (formerly The Brooklyn Reader) is an online hyperlocal daily news source reflecting the art, culture, business and lifestyle of the fastest-developing areas of Central and East Brooklyn.
