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Local Leaders, Community Groups Rally at City Hall to Stop Tax Lien Sale

Brooklyn politicians and organizations joined this week’s rally at City Hall calling for Mayor Bill de Blasio to cancel the controversial sale

Nov 19, 2021 1:41 PM Read more >

Meet the Brooklyn Cheerleading Teams Bringing BK Swag to the National Stage

Brooklyn is the city of Biggie, not Bring It On, but these two local cheers teams are bringing Brooklyn to the world stage with their award-winning cheerleading and dance programs

Nov 19, 2021 10:28 AM Read more >

Self-Sustaining Terrariums Take Home $20K Top Prize at BK Library Biz Awards

TerrartNYC, a landscaping company dedicated to making self-sustaining terrariums, won Brooklyn Public Library’s 18th annual PowerUP! Business Plan Competition

Nov 18, 2021 6:26 PM Read more >

Stars of New York Dance Competition Returns for 12th Annual Celebration

This year’s celebration will honor the excellence and artistry of four New Yorkers transforming children’s lives through dance

Nov 18, 2021 3:05 PM Read more >

Legendary BK Musician Clive Davis Receives Key to the City

Mayor Bill de Blasio gave Davis the key, which is reserved for individuals whose service to the public and the common good rises to the highest level of achievement

Nov 18, 2021 11:59 AM Read more >

Tracy Morgan Came Home to Bed-Stuy to Hand Out Turkeys

The comedian and actor partnered with Food Bank For New York City for a turkey giveaway at Bed-Stuy’s Sumner Houses

Nov 18, 2021 11:22 AM Read more >

BK Pols Support New Housing Protections as End of Eviction Moratorium Nears

Housing Justice for All — which includes BK electeds and organizations — has released its legislative agenda seeking long-term solutions to the COVID-19 housing crisis

Nov 17, 2021 6:41 PM Read more >

Jumaane Williams Joins Race for Governor

The public advocate announced his run for the state’s top elected position this week

Nov 17, 2021 2:56 PM Read more >

New Student-Run Concession Stand Opens at Barclays Center

The Food Education Fund has opened the new café, School Grounds, which will be run by students at Food and Finance High School

Nov 17, 2021 12:46 PM Read more >

Unity Map Demonstrates Fair Election Districts are Possible for BK’s Communities of Color

A coalition of voting rights organizations demands equitable political representation in Asian, Black and Latino neighborhoods.

Nov 17, 2021 11:09 AM Read more >