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2022 General Election Results in Brooklyn: No Huge Upsets, as Hochul, James, Schumer and Malliotakis Maintain Seats

2022 General Election Results in Brooklyn: No Huge Upsets, as Hochul, James, Schumer and Malliotakis Maintain Seats

Still, some races were too close to call on election night, as Democrats and Republicans battled for control of Congress and state legislatures.

Photos: BK Votes!

Today is Election Day, and we visited polling locations around Park Slope to capture Brooklyn residents after voting
Bushwick's 50-Ft 'Wall of Lies' Returns ... This Time, Calling Out Election Deniers

Bushwick's 50-Ft 'Wall of Lies' Returns ... This Time, Calling Out Election Deniers

A new public art piece in Bushwick visually displays how the "big lie" of 2020 election fraud was repeated and promoted by hundreds of Republicans and right-wing media members, just days ahead of the midterm elections.
Racial Justice Leaders at Medgar Evers College Lay Out Why Brooklyn's Black Youth Vote is so 'Urgent'

Racial Justice Leaders at Medgar Evers College Lay Out Why Brooklyn's Black Youth Vote is so 'Urgent'

The Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College is running a campaign to educate young Black voters why it is so important to vote — and to vote on 3 new racial justice ballot initiatives — in the 2022 midterms elections.
BK Reader's Voter Guide to the 2022 General Election

BK Reader's Voter Guide to the 2022 General Election

Election Day is Nov. 8, as early voting continues in Brooklyn.

BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 11/04–11/06

The New York City Marathon, the Bushwick Film Festival, Dia de los Muertos at Brooklyn Children's Museum and more Brooklyn events.
Born in Brooklyn: BP Reynoso Takes on Maternal Health in BK, with a Donation of 500 ‘Baby Boxes’

Born in Brooklyn: BP Reynoso Takes on Maternal Health in BK, with a Donation of 500 ‘Baby Boxes’

Brooklyn's borough president announced the latest in a series of investments focused on addressing the racial disparities in maternal healthcare.
'I Will Graduate Day' Packs Out Barclays Center for 14th Annual Youth Empowerment Rally

'I Will Graduate Day' Packs Out Barclays Center for 14th Annual Youth Empowerment Rally

I Will Graduate's star-studded event rounded up celebrities, community leaders and NYC youth to promote student success.
Photos: BK Comes Out Weird and Wonderful for Elsewhere's 5-Year Anniversary Halloween Bash

Photos: BK Comes Out Weird and Wonderful for Elsewhere's 5-Year Anniversary Halloween Bash

Bushwick venue Elsewhere held its annual Halloween bash this Monday, featuring Grammy-winning producer Mura Masa, while also celebrating its five-year anniversary.
Free Pet Vaccination Pop-Up a Welcome Surprise for Flatbush Animal Lovers

Free Pet Vaccination Pop-Up a Welcome Surprise for Flatbush Animal Lovers

On Saturday, Oct. 29, Flatbush Cats and KingsCares held a free vaccination pop-up event for dogs and cats at Kings Theatre, surprising some pet owners with hundreds of dollars in savings at the vet.