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From the Playground to Publishing, 8-yr-old Author, Amal, Shares Her World as a Budding Scribe

Third grader Amal Aminu is gaining new fans of all ages, one chapter book at a time.

Jan 9, 2023 2:54 PM Read more >

BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 1/6–1/8

A House of Yes birthday bash, Mulchfest in Prospect Park, an experimental play at BAM, and more Brooklyn weekend events.

Jan 6, 2023 1:01 PM Read more >

Iwen Chu Found the Perfect Dem Candidate for BK's New Senate District-- Herself

On Wednesday, Iwen Chu made history, becoming the first Asian woman to be sworn in to the New York State Senate.

Jan 5, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Beloved BK Pan-African Restaurant, Amarachi, in a Fight for Its Life

Amarachi owner Joseph Adewumi says Black-owned restaurants are in "severe crisis mode" and not receiving the support they need to survive the pandemic, as he battles to keep his institution open.

Jan 3, 2023 2:33 PM Read more >

New Report: Brooklyn Has The Highest Rates of Hepatitis A, B and C, Citywide

Hepatitis is infection of the liver with flu-like symptoms, unexplained weight loss, fatigue and more. But it is highly treatable and preventable.

Jan 2, 2023 1:05 PM Read more >

Imani Means ‘Faith’: Yadi and Jamaal Martin

Imani is the profound belief in and commitment to all that is of value to us as a family, community, people and culture.

Jan 1, 2023 9:38 AM Read more >

Kuumba Means ‘Creativity’: Shyvon Paul

A nurse practitioner uses creativity to heal and rebuild and to be a part of something larger than herself

Dec 31, 2022 9:09 AM Read more >

Hello, 2023! Brooklyn, Here Are 12 Different, Amazing Ways to Ring in The New Year!

A warehouse reggaeton rager, fireworks in Prospect Park, a roller disco, a Soup Joumou Giveaway and more Brooklyn events to celebrate the new year!

Dec 30, 2022 1:18 PM Read more >

Nia Means ‘Purpose’: Tonya Lewis

The core concept and practice of the value purpose is service: service to others, family, school, community, and the nation.

Dec 30, 2022 9:37 AM Read more >

East New York 7th Graders Head to Finals of National STEM Competition With Subway Safety Idea

The East New York students propose to place electronic smart signs in the subway to report either 911 or mental health emergencies, with separate buttons.

Dec 29, 2022 12:44 PM Read more >