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State Orders National Grid Reconnects over 1,000 Disconnected Customers

National Grid claims it is experiencing a natural gas supply shortage

Oct 14, 2019 5:00 PM Read more >

Bed-Stuy's Billie Holiday Theatre Receives Six AUDELCO Nominations

The theatre's play, DOT, nominated for "Best Revival of the Year," amongst others

Oct 11, 2019 4:47 PM Read more >

New Sen. Persaud-Backed Bill Prohibits Non-Consensual Pelvic Exams on Women in NY

Reportedly, over 60% of medical students admit to performing a pelvic exam without explicit patient consent

Oct 11, 2019 11:19 AM Read more >

In Short Film About Bullying, 15-Yr-Old Brooklyn Boy Makes Directorial Debut

BK Reader had a chance to sit down with this budding film mogul to learn more about his film projects and what he has planned next

Oct 10, 2019 1:52 PM Read more >

Study Finds Buses in Brownsville, East New York a Little too Close for Comfort

When it comes to bus stops in Brooklyn, turns out cozy is a bad thing...

Oct 9, 2019 6:04 PM Read more >

Trump Rule Change Makes Bumpier Road to Citizenship for Legal Immigrants

New rule that goes into affect Oct. 15 weeds out "undesirables," favors wealthy immigrants seeking permanent citizenship

Oct 9, 2019 3:57 PM Read more >

Toast of Brooklyn Returns Returns for 12th Annual Festival at Brooklyn Navy Yard

The annual fall festival combines the eclectic taste Brooklyn's culinary experience with the finest local and international libations.

Oct 9, 2019 12:21 PM Read more >

See Why Brooklyn Navy Yard is 'The Place to Be' This Fall!

The Yard is offering more programming and more access than ever

Oct 8, 2019 6:40 PM Read more >

Yom Kippur: Repentance and Reconciliation

For Jews who observe, this day of atonement is the holiest day of the Jewish year

Oct 8, 2019 5:14 PM Read more >

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 41 Units in East New York

Monthly rents start at $590 and top out at $1,449

Oct 7, 2019 4:35 PM Read more >