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New Law Would Crack Down on COVID-19 Test Fraud, Already Seen in Brooklyn

New Law Would Crack Down on COVID-19 Test Fraud, Already Seen in Brooklyn

The law would increase penalties for companies falsely-promising COVID-19 test results in 48 hours, and set a $25K fine for price-gouging tests.
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Education Council Calls for Resignation of Crown Heights Principal Over Alleged Misconduct

Education Council Calls for Resignation of Crown Heights Principal Over Alleged Misconduct

The principal of P.S. 243 has been called on to immediately resign after numerous reports surfaced of verbal abuse, bullying and other misconduct towards students
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The Week in COVID-19 (12/27/21): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

On Monday, the City's private-sector vaccine mandate goes into effect, affecting about 184,000 businesses.
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Kujichagulia: Joyelle Powell

A Brooklyn mom takes control of her life in the face of daunting adversity.
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Umoja: Flatbush African Burial Ground Coalition

Umoja: Flatbush African Burial Ground Coalition

A unified Flatbush coalition fights to preserve an African burial ground from city bulldozers.
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Tis the Season! Will You Give to BK Reader?

Tis the Season! Will You Give to BK Reader?

Dear BK Readers, As you probably have heard by now, local news outlets across the country are struggling, and BK Reader is no exception.
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Community Boards and Restaurants Divided Over the Direction for Outdoor Dining

Community Boards and Restaurants Divided Over the Direction for Outdoor Dining

The city proposed a zoning amendment to permanently remove geographic restrictions on sidewalk cafes can be located, but 29 of 51 community boards voted against it.
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Controversial Tax Lien Sale Moves Forward, Will Eliminate 1000s of Potential Affordable Housing Units, Group Says

Controversial Tax Lien Sale Moves Forward, Will Eliminate 1000s of Potential Affordable Housing Units, Group Says

The controversial tax lien sale took place on Dec 17, despite months of efforts by community leaders to block it.
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Celebrating the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!

Celebrating the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!

Founded in 1966, the seven-day festival is a way for African Americans to practice community building and heritage
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How Bushwick's Guerrilla Gardener is Making Starr Street Bloom ... Even in Winter

How Bushwick's Guerrilla Gardener is Making Starr Street Bloom ... Even in Winter

This playful, untamed ecosystem is made entirely out of reclaimed materials, including the plants.
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