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Here’s What Happens at the Nightly Anti-Racist Gathering in McCarren Park

Here’s What Happens at the Nightly Anti-Racist Gathering in McCarren Park

Winter is looming, but the McCarren Park gathering has no intention of stopping its programs dedicated to building an abolitionist community.
Brooklyn, Here's What You Need to Know for Election Day

Brooklyn, Here's What You Need to Know for Election Day

More than one million New Yorkers stood in sometimes hours long lines to cast their ballots early in this year's general election
2020 Presidential Election Has Brooklyn Middle Schoolers’ Attention

2020 Presidential Election Has Brooklyn Middle Schoolers’ Attention

A Clinton Hill teacher is preparing her students to become civically engaged voters

The Week in COVID-19 (10/30/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know

As the country looks towards next week's presidential election, it has hit a record 9 million COVID-19 cases. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has said he would institute a mask mandate and President Trump says the country is tired of hearing about the virus?
Op Ed: Councilmember Robert Cornegy on Intimate Partner Violence & COVID-19

Op Ed: Councilmember Robert Cornegy on Intimate Partner Violence & COVID-19

By: Councilmember Robert E. Cornegy, Jr. The statistics on intimate partner violence (IPV) are harrowing. The CDC reports that one in four adult women and one in seven men report being the victim of IPV in their lifetime.
“Get Out and Vote, Brownsville,” Elected Officials and Activists Urge the Community

“Get Out and Vote, Brownsville,” Elected Officials and Activists Urge the Community

Despite Brooklyn’s high early voter turnout, participation is lower in some neighborhoods than others and community leaders are trying to rectify that.
Meet Brooklyn's Youngest Beauty Supply Owner

Meet Brooklyn's Youngest Beauty Supply Owner

Paris McKenzie is the owner of Paris' Beauty Supply in East Flatbush at just 16 years old

13 Costume Ideas for Your Dog This Halloween

Whether you're planning to loop the block with your four-legged pal or get spooky from the comfort of your own home, we have you covered with the best pup costumes ideas to bring the Halloween spirit to life.
Brooklyn Dems Violated the Law by Postponing Organizational Meeting, Judge Finds

Brooklyn Dems Violated the Law by Postponing Organizational Meeting, Judge Finds

The Kings County Democratic Party indefinitely postponed its annual organizational meeting in September rather than moving it online

The Top 7 Things You Can Do While Waiting in Line to Vote

Long lines are annoying, there's no two ways about it. But getting to the polls is worth every second, so BK Reader is here with some hot tips to get you through...