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Airbnb Vs. NYC: Brooklyn Residents Weigh In

Carl Utz of Fort Greene While the legal battle between Airbnb and New York City continues to heat up, BK Reader decided to hit the streets of Central Brooklyn to get the opinions of local residents on the long-term viability of the home sharing servi
5th Annual Black Artstory Month to Kick off with 'The Altar: Rituals of Healing...'

5th Annual Black Artstory Month to Kick off with 'The Altar: Rituals of Healing...'

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership is proud to announce the upcoming kickoff of the 5 th Annual Black Artstory Month artwalk and event series entitled, THE ALTAR: RITUALS OF HEALING IN THE AFRICAN DIASPORA Beginning February 1, through February 2

Of Community, Credit... And Core Values!

Last Saturday, the members and Board of Directors of Brooklyn Coop Federal Credit Union — the only community credit union in North and Central Brooklyn-- came together vote on its core values.
Lottery Now Open for Pacific Park's 38 Sixth Avenue Affordable Housing!

Lottery Now Open for Pacific Park's 38 Sixth Avenue Affordable Housing!

Spread the word! The lottery is now open for low-, moderate- and middle-income residents 38 Sixth Avenue-- one of Pacific Park Brooklyn 's 100-percent affordable rental buildings developed by Greenland Forest City Partners.

PowerUP! KREYOL: BPL Announces Business Plan Competition for Haitian Start-Ups

Power up Kreyol 2016 Winners Calling all Haitian residents of Brooklyn! The Brooklyn Public Library announces another opportunity for you to turn your business idea into reality. With help from the library, you may win $5000 in startup capital.
Flatbush Residents Fight to Save Errol's Caribbean Bakery

Flatbush Residents Fight to Save Errol's Caribbean Bakery

A group of supporters gather in front of Errol's Caribbean Bakery.

The World's First 'FB Live' Broadcast Restaurant Debuts in Brooklyn!

Live On Air Restaurant A brand new restaurant in Prospect Heights is so alive, so fresh, so forward, it's dominating the air waves! Literally! Located at 335 Flatbush Avenue, Live On Air Restaurant specializes in American cuisine with a Louisiana inf
CM Cumbo to Host Series of 7, Free Public Forums

CM Cumbo to Host Series of 7, Free Public Forums

Beginning Tuesday, January 10, residents of Brooklyn's 35th District represented by City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo will have an opportunity to participate in a seven-part community exchange series-- public forums each addressing a variety of upcomin

Holiday Shopping on Myrtle Avenue: Leisure Life

Charnier Corey, the owner Calling all last-minute shoppers, procrastinators and downright busy people of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill! If you haven't finished your holiday shopping, don't despair, BK Reader is here...

Airbnb Vs. NYC: The Battle Continues at Hearing on Home Sharing

Office of Special Enforcement officials speaking at the airbnb hearing The battle between Airbnb and the state of New York continues.