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Mayor Says He'll Hold the NYPD Accountable... Time Will Tell.

Over the weekend, Mayor de Blasio announced plans to redistribute a portion of the NYPD's $6 billion funding to youth and other social services around the city.

Jun 9, 2020 2:37 PM Read more >

'Bring Back Brooklyn Fund' Launched to Help Small Businesses Recover From COVID-19

A fundraising campaign to save Brooklyn neighborhood businesses raises over $190,000 so far

Jun 9, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >

Meet Rita Joseph, a Candidate for Brooklyns 40th Council District

The veteran educator wants a seat at the table to improve her community.

Jun 8, 2020 11:53 AM Read more >

A few superspreaders transmit the majority of coronavirus cases

By: Elizabeth McGraw , Pennsylvania State University The coronavirus has traveled the globe, infecting one person at a time.

Jun 8, 2020 6:13 AM Read more >

East New York Turns Out for Peaceful Black Lives Matter Protest

East New York residents took to the streets for a Black Lives Matter protest, marching through the neighborhood to the 75th police precinct

Jun 8, 2020 5:01 AM Read more >

The Week in Covid-19 (6/5/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know so Far

This week, New York City saw its first day without any confirmed deaths due to the coronavirus

Jun 5, 2020 6:57 PM Read more >

Why are white supremacists protesting the deaths of black people?

Hint: They're not. They're secretly instigating looting and violence to paint BLM protesters as thugs in need of policing

Jun 5, 2020 1:23 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Author Details a Friendship Both Warm and Chilling

BK Reader sat down with the Greenpoint author Leah Konen to discuss her debut adult thriller, available June 30

Jun 5, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

BLM Activist Challenging Rep. Yvette Clarke Hopes to Upend the Democratic Establishment

Brooklyn resident Isiah James is one of four Black Lives Matter advocates nationwide running for congressional leadership.

Jun 5, 2020 12:12 PM Read more >

BK Reader Re-Launches 'Young Voices,' Acquires New Junior Editor, Helen Chen

The "Young Voices" section of BK Reader amplifies the voices of and provides a platform for our community's future leaders: Gen Z

Jun 5, 2020 9:12 AM Read more >