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Election Day Is Tuesday, Here's What You Need to Know

BK Reader has compiled a guide of where and how to vote, and of who is running in our local races

Oct 29, 2021 11:56 AM Read more >

Man Convicted of Hate Crimes After Attacking Jewish Man in Flatbush: Brooklyn DA

The Jewish man was attacked as he walked home from his synagogue in East Flatbush in 2018

Oct 29, 2021 10:33 AM Read more >

Nine Brooklyn Nonprofits Get $1.3M in Grants from New York Community Trust

The Brooklyn nonprofits are amongst 71 that were awarded $9.5 million from the trust

Oct 28, 2021 5:51 PM Read more >

AG Letitia James Expected to Announce Gubernatorial Bid in Coming Days

Three sources close to James confirmed the plans to The Associated Press

Oct 28, 2021 1:43 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Excitement Fills Bedford Union Armory as Major Owens Community Center Officially Opens

The new health and wellness center was officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by a number of community and political stakeholders

Oct 28, 2021 12:04 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Getting New Academic Facility: The Research Yard

The Research Yard will connect students and teachers from Pratt Institute and New York City College of Technology to the Brooklyn Navy Yard's business ecosystem

Oct 27, 2021 5:49 PM Read more >

What to Do in BOOO-klyn This Halloween Weekend

Dust off your costumes, jazz up your mask and hit the streets of Brooklyn this weekend for some freaky fun and adrenaline-inducing adventures!

Oct 27, 2021 2:28 PM Read more >

With Closure of Crown Heights Supermarket, Farmstand Hopes to Alleviate Loss of Fresh Food

The farmstand is open on Fridays and is accompanied by a mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination van

Oct 27, 2021 12:02 PM Read more >

One Brooklyn Health Celebrates Breast Cancer Warriors with Glam Day

Each honoree received a back massage, a trophy, treats, fabulous clothes and wigs, and a chance to strut their stuff.

Oct 26, 2021 6:14 PM Read more >

The Pandemic Has Made it Even Harder for One in Three Americans to Obtain Healthy, Affordable Food

Millions of Americans left the workforce during the pandemic, so it may not be surprising that 53% of those with limited food access reported having fewer financial resources than they did before then.

Oct 26, 2021 2:23 PM Read more >