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Brooklyn-Based Alcohol Distilleries Temporarily Convert to Make Hand Sanitizers

Due to an overwhelming demand for hand sanitizers, two Brooklyn-based distilleries have been forced to pivot

Apr 29, 2020 5:11 PM Read more >

Mayor to MTA: Curb Homeless Squatters in Empty Subway Stations, Amid COVID-19

Mayor de Blasio's "End of the Line" plan demands MTA close 10 subway terminals to curb virus transmission

Apr 29, 2020 12:58 PM Read more >

Regarding NYC Testing and Protective Equipment, Disbelieve Everything Trump Says

Trump maintains there's adequate nationwide PE and testing, despite FEMA's claim to the contrary

Apr 29, 2020 9:53 AM Read more >

The Social Stoops Photo Project is Connecting Communities, from Brooklyn to Abroad

Brooklyn photographer Dan Marino started Social Stoops to spread positivity and get people appreciating their time at home

Apr 28, 2020 2:23 PM Read more >

Myrtle Avenue Merchants Want to Keep You Smiling...

The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership has organized a fun free week of "live" events!

Apr 27, 2020 4:38 PM Read more >

NYC Department of Education Now Serves Kosher Meals at Six Brooklyn Locations

After a scathing letter by NYC Jewish Caucus, the de Blasio administration is now providing kosher meals at about a dozen locations

Apr 27, 2020 3:55 PM Read more >

City Holds First-Ever Remote Stated Meeting in City Council's History

The city council has reconvened for the first time since all stated meetings were postponed in light of COVID-19.

Apr 27, 2020 3:29 PM Read more >

Ten Local Brooklyn Mask Makers You Definitely Should Know About...

A number of Brooklyn creatives are sewing face masks for the community, making it easy (and fashionable) to buy local and stay safe

Apr 24, 2020 6:10 PM Read more >

COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories Abound, As Fallout from the Virus Exposes Inequalities

Communities of color disproportionately bear the brunt of the pandemic. Consequently 41 percent also believe it's a conspiracy, according to a Pew survey.

Apr 24, 2020 5:21 PM Read more >

United Way NYC Launches Community Fund, Discusses Path Forward, Post-Coronavirus

With its vast organizational network and broad reach, UWNYC shares keen insight on resident needs around the virus

Apr 24, 2020 2:28 PM Read more >