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NYCHA Teens Gain Confidence, Skill at Free After-School Boxing Program

"For many, this is the closest thing they have to a form of therapy."

Nov 19, 2021 4:47 PM Read more >

100% Affordable Senior Housing Development Opens in Williamsburg

The Arker Companies, Department of Housing Preservation and Development and Jewish Association Serving the Aging have built 64 new homes for seniors

Nov 19, 2021 2:56 PM Read more >

Woman Extradited From Florida, Arraigned for Shooting Death of Brooklyn Mother: DA’s Office

The woman was charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Delia Johnson in the head at point blank range last August

Nov 19, 2021 2:07 PM Read more >

Thanksgiving Recipe: Gingered Cranberry-Pear Cobbler

BK Reader will be sharing a range of Thanksgiving recipes leading up to the holiday to make sure everyone has a meal worthy of loosening those waistbands

Nov 19, 2021 1:55 PM Read more >

Local Leaders, Community Groups Rally at City Hall to Stop Tax Lien Sale

Brooklyn politicians and organizations joined this week’s rally at City Hall calling for Mayor Bill de Blasio to cancel the controversial sale

Nov 19, 2021 1:41 PM Read more >

Meet the Brooklyn Cheerleading Teams Bringing BK Swag to the National Stage

Brooklyn is the city of Biggie, not Bring It On, but these two local cheers teams are bringing Brooklyn to the world stage with their award-winning cheerleading and dance programs

Nov 19, 2021 10:28 AM Read more >

Self-Sustaining Terrariums Take Home $20K Top Prize at BK Library Biz Awards

TerrartNYC, a landscaping company dedicated to making self-sustaining terrariums, won Brooklyn Public Library’s 18th annual PowerUP! Business Plan Competition

Nov 18, 2021 6:26 PM Read more >

Stars of New York Dance Competition Returns for 12th Annual Celebration

This year’s celebration will honor the excellence and artistry of four New Yorkers transforming children’s lives through dance

Nov 18, 2021 3:05 PM Read more >

Legendary BK Musician Clive Davis Receives Key to the City

Mayor Bill de Blasio gave Davis the key, which is reserved for individuals whose service to the public and the common good rises to the highest level of achievement

Nov 18, 2021 11:59 AM Read more >

Tracy Morgan Came Home to Bed-Stuy to Hand Out Turkeys

The comedian and actor partnered with Food Bank For New York City for a turkey giveaway at Bed-Stuy’s Sumner Houses

Nov 18, 2021 11:22 AM Read more >