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How Effective Are Vaccines Against Omicron? An Epidemiologist Answers 6 Questions

Best estimates suggest vaccines are around 30%-40% effective at preventing infections and 70% effective at preventing severe disease.

Dec 16, 2021 3:36 PM Read more >

Basquiat’s Family to Exhibit Personal Collection for First Time, Presale Live This Month

The family of iconic artist Jean-Michel Basquiat will be showing their personal collection for the first time next year and are holding a ticket presale on his birthday to celebrate

Dec 16, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Supporting BK Small Businesses Is Vital to New York’s Recovery, Governor Tells Brooklyn Leaders

The success of Brooklyn’s small businesses is key to New York’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery and the state government will do everything it can to support them, Governor Kathy Hochul reiterated at Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and

Dec 16, 2021 12:39 PM Read more >

The 411 on 441 Willoughby: Residents Rally to Protect 100-Yr-Old Bed-Stuy Mansion

Here's why lifelong Willoughby Avenue residents are mobilizing around a building deeply rooted in the area's history.

Dec 16, 2021 11:10 AM Read more >

Elected Officials Urge Mayor to Cancel Tax Lien Sale at 11th Hour

The tax lien sale is slated to take place on Dec. 17 despite political and community opposition

Dec 15, 2021 7:04 PM Read more >

BK’s Vegan ‘Boxing Rabbi’ Launches Kosher Certification Businesses

The former champ is also making a comeback to the ring.

Dec 15, 2021 5:05 PM Read more >

Bushwick Community Meeting Shuts Down Early, As Tensions Erupt Over a 20-Story Luxury Development

After a rat appearance, and raised voices fighting to hear over the J train, a meeting between developers of a luxury tower and worried Bushwick residents abruptly was ended

Dec 15, 2021 2:01 PM Read more >

Latinos Make Up Almost 20% of Brooklyn’s Population: Report

NALEO Educational Fund has found that Latinos accounted for nearly two-thirds of New York’s population growth since 2010

Dec 15, 2021 9:22 AM Read more >

Have You Got a Great Idea to Make NYC a Better Place? Apply Now for the $200K David Prize

The David Prize awards five extraordinary New Yorkers with great ideas $200,000 each year with no strings attached

Dec 14, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

VIDEO: 'Queen of Russian Drag' Headlines Queer Holiday Extravaganza in Bushwick

On Sunday, a holiday party and drag show at Three Dollar Bill became a first-of-its-kind safe space for Russian-speakers to celebrate their diversity and queerness in total freedom

Dec 14, 2021 10:52 AM Read more >