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New Brooklyn Mural Celebrates the Power of Saying 'No'

A giant new mural in Williamsburg features poetry and art celebrating the beauty of saying "no"

Nov 3, 2021 7:59 PM Read more >

As CDC Authorizes Vaccine for Kids, Barclays Offers 2 Free Nets Tickets to Those Vaccinated On-Site

Children ages 5-11 are now eligible for Pfizer's low-dose COVID-19 vaccine, beginning as soon as Thursday, November 4.

Nov 3, 2021 4:47 PM Read more >

Submit Your Dream Ice Cream Flavor to Benefit Local BK Nonprofits

If creating your dream ice cream to benefit your community nonprofits sounds too good to be true, we have some good news for you.

Nov 3, 2021 12:04 PM Read more >

Parade to Honor Brownsville and Bed-Stuy Veterans

The parade will march from Fulton Park to Sarotoga Ave. on Saturday

Nov 3, 2021 11:39 AM Read more >

Eric Adams Elected Mayor of New York City

Eric Adams will take office as the city’s second Black mayor. Reynoso becomes the new BP; while Brooklyn candidates Gutierrez, Hudson, Nurse and Ossé snag first-time wins in the City Council.

Nov 3, 2021 1:10 AM Read more >

Meet the Bed-Stuy Girl Scout Disrupting Stigma Around Black Mental Health

Madison Garrett, a Girl Scout from Troop 2261 in Bed-Stuy, has been named the 2021 Future Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts of Greater New York.

Nov 2, 2021 6:57 PM Read more >

‘James Brown in a Mosh Pit:’ Brooklyn Band Rebelmatic Enthralls in Free Concert

Brooklyn-based band Rebelmatic — with its marked versatility and powerful messaging — was the highlight of a recent free concert in Tompkins Square Park.

Nov 2, 2021 12:17 PM Read more >

57 Elected Officials Across New York Urge City to Delay Upcoming Tax Lien Sale

Despite community and political opposition, the tax lien sale is slated for Dec.

Nov 2, 2021 11:27 AM Read more >

BK Catholic Diocese on Firing Gay Music Teacher: 'Church Law Is Clear'

The Brooklyn Catholic Diocese fired music teacher Matthew LaBanca from positions he'd held for more than 10 years after it discovered he married his partner this August

Nov 1, 2021 4:07 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Nets Unveils 2021-22 Limited Edition Nike NBA City Uniform

The new look blends elements from throughout the franchise’s 75 year history

Nov 1, 2021 3:32 PM Read more >