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NYC’s Lack of Preparedness for Pandemic Left Residents Unprotected: Comptroller

The lack planning for a pandemic, inadequate data collection, expired stockpiles of PPE, and more left the City unprepared to protect its residents against COVID-19.
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'So Wonderful:' Group of Brooklyn Seniors See Each Other's Faces for the First Time

'So Wonderful:' Group of Brooklyn Seniors See Each Other's Faces for the First Time

The women have been connecting once a week via telephone since last October to fight loneliness and share stories. On Wednesday, they finally put faces to voices.
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PHOTOS: Busta Rhymes, Lil’ Kim, The Lox Show Love the Brooklyn Way in Biggie Tribute Concert

PHOTOS: Busta Rhymes, Lil’ Kim, The Lox Show Love the Brooklyn Way in Biggie Tribute Concert

Rap royalty – and huge crowds – turned out for the Celebrate Biggie concert in Prospect Park on Thursday
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

Overall, crime is down in Brownsville, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Brooklyn Renters, See If You’re Eligible to Have Your Rent Frozen

Brooklyn Renters, See If You’re Eligible to Have Your Rent Frozen

The City is hosting free information sessions on the Rent Freeze Program, which freezes rent at an amount an eligible tenant can afford.
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Individual Dietary Choices Can Add – or Take Away – Minutes, Hours and Years of Life

Individual Dietary Choices Can Add – or Take Away – Minutes, Hours and Years of Life

By: Olivier Jolliet , University of Michigan and Katerina S. Stylianou , University of Michigan Vegetarian and vegan options have become standard fare in the American diet, from upscale restaurants to fast-food chains.
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The Bed-Stuy Biscuit That Took on a Life of Its Own

The Bed-Stuy Biscuit That Took on a Life of Its Own

Bed-Stuy cafe Brown Butter is busting at the seams to keep up for demand for its signature biscuit
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As Haiti Battles Aftermath of Earthquake, BK Community Leaders Organize Relief Efforts

As Haiti Battles Aftermath of Earthquake, BK Community Leaders Organize Relief Efforts

In Brooklyn -- a borough that more than 90,000 Haitian-Americans call home – the community is organizing relief efforts of much-needed supplies to send to Haiti.
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Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Shooting that Left 11-Year-Old Paralyzed

A 30-year-old Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault
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BK Climate Tech Startup One of 15 Awarded a Spot in Nationwide Apple Accelerator

BlocPower was the only New York-based company awarded a spot in the impact accelerator program targeted at minority-owned businesses
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