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Brooklyn Restaurateurs “Ready to Give Up” With New Indoor Dining Ban

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday indoor dining would be banned in New York City starting Monday

Documentary Chronicles Filmmaker’s Coronavirus Mission to Help the Homeless

Once homeless in Brooklyn, Eric “Protein” Moseley now uses filmmaking as an advocacy tool.
Brownsville Mom Named 2020 Robin Hood 'Hero of New York'

Brownsville Mom Named 2020 Robin Hood 'Hero of New York'

Athenia Rodney stepped up for Brownsville when the pandemic hit, and in return, Brownsville stepped up for her when she needed it most

Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, Has Begun

Hanukkah is the Jewish eight-day festival celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods
Startups Find Sustainable Solutions to Some of NYC’s Most Pressing Problems

Startups Find Sustainable Solutions to Some of NYC’s Most Pressing Problems

Three startups have spent the year working out of Brooklyn's Navy Yard as cohorts of the Circular City Studio program, tackling the city's sustainability issues.
New York AG Files Lawsuit Against Facebook for Monopolizing Power, Weakening User Privacy for Profit

New York AG Files Lawsuit Against Facebook for Monopolizing Power, Weakening User  Privacy for Profit

The lawsuit alleges if an app encroached on Facebook’s turf and wouldn’t sell, Mark Zuckerberg would enter “destroy mode”
City’s New Waste Law Has Reduced Waste in Overburdened Communities by 10,000 Tons

City’s New Waste Law Has Reduced Waste in Overburdened Communities by 10,000 Tons

The waste equity law has redirected waste processing from overburdened Brooklyn, Queens and South Bronx locations.
Brooklyn’s Holiday Markets are Open for Business!

Brooklyn’s Holiday Markets are Open for Business!

Local small businesses are creatively using open spaces, entertainment, and virtual shops this holiday season.
East New York Author Pens Biography on R&B Star Jon B

East New York Author Pens Biography on R&B Star Jon B

Dominique Carson is a freelance journalist who has interviewed over 100 notable people in entertainment
Brooklyn Rapper Lil Haiti Makes the Most of a Difficult Year

Brooklyn Rapper Lil Haiti Makes the Most of a Difficult Year

The 'Panicking' rapper has found the right balance between music, family and his day job as an essential worker, while taking time to help those in need in his community.