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Affordable Housing for Rent in East New York

Under New York's affordable housing program, a large number of newly constructed apartments are up for grabs.

Jun 4, 2020 6:09 PM Read more >

This Cypress Hills Organization Fights to Make Sure Vulnerable Families Break Past the Barriers to Sustainable Childcare

Low-income families have long turned to Cypress Hills Child Care Corporation for daycare and many other resources... and during COVID-19 their needs have multiplied

Jun 4, 2020 5:58 PM Read more >

Peaceful Protesters Face NYPD Backlash in Brooklyn

Despite declines in looting and vandalism, police made violent arrests across the city Wednesday night.

Jun 4, 2020 4:37 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Brooklyn BLM Protesters Experience Standoff with NYPD on Manhattan Bridge

The march began at Barclay's Center shortly after the 8:00pm curfew went into effect.

Jun 4, 2020 1:51 PM Read more >

Peaceful Vigil for Black Lives Matter Sees Local Politicians Calling for an End to Police Brutality

At Bushwicks Maria Hernandez Park, city and state representatives vowed to keeping fighting for police accountability

Jun 4, 2020 1:12 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Youth to Speak Out Against Defunding of the Summer Youth Employment Program in Virtual Town Hall

The City Council has proposed cutting funding for the Summer Youth Employment eliminating up to 75,000 summer jobs for youth

Jun 4, 2020 8:59 AM Read more >

Teens Can Apply Now for the Myrtle Av. Young Entrepreneur Mentorship Summer Program

Young residents of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Students are provided paid job placements at a local businesses

Jun 3, 2020 4:38 PM Read more >

Coronavirus deaths in San Francisco vs. New York: What causes such big differences in cities' tolls?

By: Laura B. Balzer , University of Massachusetts Amherst and Brian W. Whitcomb , University of Massachusetts Amherst San Francisco and New York City both reported their first COVID-19 cases during the first week of March.

Jun 3, 2020 12:32 PM Read more >

Emergency Lawsuit Filed To Free 108 New Yorkers Illegally Detained By NYPD During Protests

The Legal Aid Society has filed a lawsuit to free New Yorkers who have been detained for days without arraignment

Jun 3, 2020 10:19 AM Read more >

Filmmaker Attika J. Torrence on His New Novel, 'Brooklyn Bred'

From out of his van, over social media and for $100, this Bed-Stuy resident is selling a refreshing, unique review of 90s Brooklyn

Jun 3, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >