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'Proud Brooklynite' Attorney General Letitia James Announces Run for Governor

But she is already facing criticism for running after her investigation into sexual harrassment allegations against former Governor Andrew Cuomo led to his resignation

Oct 29, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

The Classic Bodega Icebox Is Starting Conversations on Immigration, Human Rights in BK

The NO I.C.E BOX, a public art project using the classic bodega ice vending machine as a platform for immigration rights awareness, is coming soon to the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts.

Oct 29, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Flatbush and East Flatbush

Crime is up in Flatbush and East Flatbush, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Oct 29, 2021 12:29 PM Read more >

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 >