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To-Go Drinks Cut from Lawmakers' Budgets, Challenging Governor’s Plan

To-Go Drinks Cut from Lawmakers' Budgets, Challenging Governor’s Plan

Neither the Senate or the Assembly budgets included the legalization of restaurants being able to serve to-go drinks
The Intersection at Atlantic and Flatbush Has Long Been Dangerous. But What Can Be Done?

The Intersection at Atlantic and Flatbush Has Long Been Dangerous. But What Can Be Done?

When the driver of a private trash hauler struck and killed a man at the intersection of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues in Prospect Heights earlier this month, it was tragic — but unfortunately, it wasn’t unprecedented.
Long COVID Leaves Newly Disabled People Facing Old Barriers – a Sociologist Explains

Long COVID Leaves Newly Disabled People Facing Old Barriers – a Sociologist Explains

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation estimates that long COVID will add as many as 22 million individuals to the U.S. population of disabled people.
New 'Upscale' Sex Shop in Clinton Hill Arouses Controversy

New 'Upscale' Sex Shop in Clinton Hill Arouses Controversy

While some residents worry the store is too close to a neighboring school, others say they'd rather support a local sex shop than Amazon

Apolline's Garden Gets Green Light, in Remembrance of Baby Killed in Wrong-Way Crash

The garden will go ahead, despite pushback from some residents over the loss of 6-8 parking spots
Embattled 2020 Census Undercounted Black, Hispanic and Native American Residents

Embattled 2020 Census Undercounted Black, Hispanic and Native American Residents

Black, Latino and Native American residents across the U.S. were seriously undercounted by the 2020 census, while white and Asian American residents were overcounted, the Census Bureau has said.
Crown Heights’ United Lubavitch Yeshiva to Undergo Major Expansion, 5 Story Addition

Crown Heights’ United Lubavitch Yeshiva to Undergo Major Expansion, 5 Story Addition

United Lubavitch Yeshiva of Crown Heights has unveiled plans for a major building expansion
PHOTOS: BK Social Justice Nonprofits Celebrated at Spark Prize Breakfast

PHOTOS: BK Social Justice Nonprofits Celebrated at Spark Prize Breakfast

Brooklyn Community Foundation honored the five winners of the 2022 Spark Prize with a celebratory breakfast
Brooklyn's Women History Maker: Cecilia Clarke

Brooklyn's Women History Maker: Cecilia Clarke

The nonprofit leader who championed feminist values for Brooklyn's youth, while raising a child on her own.
Is Double Parking Getting Out of Control in Brooklyn?

Is Double Parking Getting Out of Control in Brooklyn?

Double parking is a fact of life in Brooklyn. But as the borough's population grows, so does competition for parking spots, with neighbors coming to heads about what to do about it.