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Bushwick Residents Slam LPC for 'Unjust' Decisions, Inaction on Troubled Mansion

Bushwick Residents Slam LPC for 'Unjust' Decisions, Inaction on Troubled Mansion

Bushwick residents claim that the NYC Landmark Preservation Commission's "unjust" decision-making on historic buildings is leading to the erasure of Bushwick's unique history and speeding up gentrification.
At Rally, Greenpoint Advocates Urge Mayor not to Backpedal on McGuinness Boulevard Redesign

At Rally, Greenpoint Advocates Urge Mayor not to Backpedal on McGuinness Boulevard Redesign

Mayor Adams walked back on previously announced plans to add two bike lanes on Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard. The decision upset supporters of the plan, but gave hope to its critics.
BK Maternal Health Expo Signals Much-Needed Progress, BK Moms Say

BK Maternal Health Expo Signals Much-Needed Progress, BK Moms Say

Mother-daughter duos packed Brooklyn Borough Hall this past Saturday for a maternal health expo that had many Brooklyn moms grateful their daughters had more access to information than when they gave birth.
NYC Teens Compete in Poetry Slam Semifinals for Cash Prize at Bed-Stuy's Restoration Corporation

NYC Teens Compete in Poetry Slam Semifinals for Cash Prize at Bed-Stuy's Restoration Corporation

Out of 12 semifinalists, six are heading to the final round to perform at Nuyorican Cafe for a grand cash prize of $1,000.
Shop Black-Owned Businesses at Building Black Bed-Stuy's Outdoor Markets This Summer

Shop Black-Owned Businesses at Building Black Bed-Stuy's Outdoor Markets This Summer

The crucial lifeline for Black-owned businesses in Bed-Stuy is now in its fourth round of fundraising.
Jurassic-Size Fun in a Rooftop-Size Package: Dinosaur Mini Golf Opens at BK Children's Museum

Jurassic-Size Fun in a Rooftop-Size Package: Dinosaur Mini Golf Opens at BK Children's Museum

Don't worry, they don't bite.
BKR’s Totally Awesome Weekend Event Picks: 7/14 – 7/16

BKR’s Totally Awesome Weekend Event Picks: 7/14 – 7/16

Wimbledon, SummerStage, Ice Cream Alley and more Brooklyn events to power your weekend.
Perpetual Stew Night in Bushwick is a Hearty Bowl of Never-Ending Hilarity

Perpetual Stew Night in Bushwick is a Hearty Bowl of Never-Ending Hilarity

The stew, which is 34 days old and counting, is served every Tuesday evening at the Fermi Playground in Bushwick.
Annual Event at Crown Heights Playground Celebrates the Memory of a 'Radiant' Teammate and Son

Annual Event at Crown Heights Playground Celebrates the Memory of a 'Radiant' Teammate and Son

Najee Day, an annual celebration and basketball tournament which commemorates Najee Ali Baker's short but impactful life, always draws a large crowd in Crown Heights where he grew up.
The Number of Lifeguards in NYC has Taken a Dive — Here's How Brooklyn's Public Pools are Handling It

The Number of Lifeguards in NYC has Taken a Dive — Here's How Brooklyn's Public Pools are Handling It

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has hired around 800 lifeguards for its public pools and beaches, which is a steep decline from pre-pandemic numbers.