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Brooklyn Navy Yard To Hold Business Incubator for Minority and Women Entrepreneurs

The deadline to submit business proposals has been extended to January 15, 2021

Dec 3, 2020 5:32 PM Read more >

Three Brooklyn Nonprofits Serving the Community Through COVID-19 Get $150,000 in Grants

Brooklyn Communities Collaborative has awarded $2 million in grants since the pandemic hit to support organizations overlooked by traditional funding sources

Dec 3, 2020 12:18 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Reacts to 'Sea Change' Supreme Court Decision on NY Religious Gatherings

The challenge to Cuomo's rules on religious gatherings were brought by multiple BK houses of worship, and upheld by the Supreme Court with the help of new Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

Dec 3, 2020 11:01 AM Read more >

Coffee No More, Bushwicks Hearts Café Becomes Natural Wine Store With Community at the Core

The hole in the wall café pivoted during the pandemic, but has stayed true to its mission of serving the neighborhood what it wants.

Dec 2, 2020 8:38 PM Read more >

Innovation Keeps Brooklyn Chefs Going While Offering Diners a New and Authentic Eating Experience

Pop-up restaurants and delivery services are being launched across the borough to sustain chefs during COVID-19, while giving a new outlet for their culinary skills.

Dec 2, 2020 4:12 PM Read more >

A Diversity Problem: Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Make No Progress in City Contracting

Annual report shows the majority of city agencies stagnated or declined in awarding contracts to M/WBEs

Dec 2, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Vaccines Were Developed in Record Time But Are These Game-Changers Safe?

The pandemic rages as the world waits for COVID-19 vaccines

Dec 1, 2020 4:48 PM Read more >

'Stop Selling Our Community,' Bushwick Leaders Plea, Call On Residents to Join Fight for Housing Preservation

Bushwick community members gathered outside a mansion set for demolition to condemn city-backed development they say is pushing out longtime residents

Dec 1, 2020 4:28 PM Read more >

Jewish Philanthropic Organization Launches Social Services, Anti-Poverty Initiative Across New York

UJA-Federation of New York and partner organizations are bringing critical jobs training and social services to Brooklyn

Dec 1, 2020 10:47 AM Read more >

Here Are 15 Brooklyn-Based Nonprofits to Support This Giving Tuesday

BK Reader has compiled a list of 15 of the many amazing nonprofits working for empowerment, equality and justice in our borough

Nov 30, 2020 6:22 PM Read more >