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Massive Interactive Art Piece Inspired by Pools of Moonlight Comes to BK

Massive Interactive Art Piece Inspired by Pools of Moonlight Comes to BK

The massive piece by Jen Lewin opening at Industry City mirrors pools of water made by the outgoing tide, lit up by the moonlight.
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The Week in COVID-19 (01/24/21): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

COVID-19 rates have decreased across the city and state, showing positive signs New York has passed its Omicron surge
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Brooklyn, Here Are 5 Local Art Galleries to Support Today

Brooklyn, Here Are 5 Local Art Galleries to Support Today

BK Reader has pulled together a list of some of the many Brooklyn galleries displaying diverse works and offering engaging experiences for locals this season
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Man Who Stole and Crashed School Bus in BK, Injuring Drivers, Has Been Indicted: District Attorney

Man Who Stole and Crashed School Bus in BK, Injuring Drivers, Has Been Indicted: District Attorney

The man has been indicted for attempted assault, reckless endangerment, grand larceny and other charges related to December incident
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Brooklyn, These 3 Masks Will Give You the Most Protection Against COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its guidance on masks, saying that cloth masks provide the least protection from COVID-19
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

Overall, crime is down in Bed-Stuy, but up in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Pacific Park Redevelopment Plagued by Transportation Issues, Delays, Locals Say

Pacific Park Redevelopment Plagued by Transportation Issues, Delays, Locals Say

The decade-long project has caused numerous issues with transport and street conditions in the area that must be addressed, residents say
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Cypress Hills, Williamsburg and Midwood Rezonings Come Up at BP Reynoso’s First Land Use Hearing

Cypress Hills, Williamsburg and Midwood Rezonings Come Up at BP Reynoso’s First Land Use Hearing

Brooklyn’s new borough president reviewed three rezoning proposals at his first land use review hearing this week
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Will Mayor's New Traffic Plan Make Pedestrians Safer in These 4 BK Crash Zones?

Four Brooklyn neighborhoods had some of the highest crash figures in the city in 2021. Can Mayor Adams' new traffic safety push make it safer for Brooklyn pedestrians?
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Community Raises Funds for Family of Woman and Dog Killed in Bed-Stuy Bodega

Community Raises Funds for Family of Woman and Dog Killed in Bed-Stuy Bodega

Jennifer Ynoa and her dog Blue were fatally shot inside a bodega on Dekalb Ave. on Jan. 2
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