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BK Queer Collective Centers Ukraine in Week-Long Pride Festival

Brooklyn has one of the largest Ukrainian populations outside of Eastern Europe, and local organizers of Pride events are making sure the people of Ukraine—particularly trans people—are not forgotten amid the festivities

Jun 9, 2022 4:41 PM Read more >

Gas Prices Getting You Down? Here are 15 Ways to Save More Pennies at the Pump

NYS Division of Consumer Protection Offers Tips to New Yorkers on how to save more gas money

Jun 9, 2022 2:27 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Electeds Introduce Bills to Provide No-Cost Doula Services for NY'ers

Councilmembers Gutiérrez, Louis and Hudson introduced two bills to create a "doula pipeline" across the city

Jun 9, 2022 11:50 AM Read more >

How Would You Rate the Cleanliness of Brooklyn's Streets?

311 complaints related to dirty conditions in the city nearly doubled last year, rising from around 26,000 in 2020 to 45,000 in 2021.

Jun 8, 2022 1:24 PM Read more >

First Fully Accessible Subway Station Opens in Brooklyn

The first fully accessible subway station that is compliant with ADA standards opened last week.

Jun 8, 2022 10:46 AM Read more >

Brooklyn School Offers Support After Uvalde Shooting

Leaders at PS 770, an elementary school located in Brooklyn's District 17, are working to support students and parents after the Uvalde shooting.

Jun 8, 2022 10:45 AM Read more >

Wes Jackson Named as BRIC's New President

Jackson is an alumnus of BRIC Arts Media and has collaborated with the organization as a creator and speaker in several capacities since 2016

Jun 8, 2022 8:43 AM Read more >

NYC Nonprofit, YAI, Hosts Annual Central Park Challenge in Support of NYC's Disabled

The Central Park Challenge has brought together thousands of people over the years to create opportunities for the disabled in New York City

Jun 7, 2022 11:21 AM Read more >

New Updates for LIRR Service to Take Effect Later this Year

The updates will lead to longer commutes, which is a major concern for those who travel daily to Long Island from Brooklyn

Jun 7, 2022 9:47 AM Read more >

District Leader Candidate Halts Campaign in Face of 'Vile Stories and Threatening Messages'

Noah Weston, the Democratic district leader candidate who has faced accusations of antisemitism despite being Jewish himself, announced May 31 he was no longer running

Jun 7, 2022 9:42 AM Read more >