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Can People Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Still Spread the Coronavirus?

By: Sanjay Mishra , Vanderbilt University Takeaways: Vaccines can be great at preventing you from getting sick, while at the same time not necessarily stopping you from getting infected or spreading the germ.

May 27, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

One Year On, Brownsville's 'Central Park Barber' Isn't Going Back to the Shop

Brownsville master barber Herman James has decided not to go back to the barbershop, after spending a year cutting hair in Central Park

May 27, 2021 10:48 AM Read more >

East New York Farms Harnesses the Power of Local Youth to Support Community With Fresh, Healthy Food

East New York Farms is currently fundraising for a new solar powered greenhouse and compost program to grow its community services

May 26, 2021 5:03 PM Read more >

Attorney General Letitia James Introduces Legislation to Limit Police Use of Force

The Police Accountability Act would determine that force be used only as a last resort after all other alternatives are exhausted.

May 26, 2021 2:47 PM Read more >

New One-Stop COVID-19 Recovery Center Connects New Yorkers with Relief and Resources

Comptroller Scott Stringer launched the new site to connect New Yorkers with city, state and federal services

May 26, 2021 11:46 AM Read more >

Candidates for BKs 35th District City Council Seat to Share Their Plans in Live Forum

This Thursday, candidates vying to represent the 35th District will answer voters question in a live forum

May 26, 2021 11:06 AM Read more >

BK Leaders Laud Biden Administrations Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants

The administration announced eligible Haitian immigrants living in the United States can apply for a new, 18-month Temporary Protected Status designation

May 25, 2021 6:47 PM Read more >

Poem for George Floyd

Tuesday, May 25, 2021, is the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

May 25, 2021 2:48 PM Read more >

We Cant Arrest Our Way Out of This Problem, BK DA Announces New Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence

Brooklyn District Attorney and Eric Gonzalez and Pastor Gilford Monrose will work closely together to tackle the issue in Brooklyn

May 25, 2021 12:07 PM Read more >

40th District Council Candidates to Talk Small Business, Economic Recovery in Town Hall

The hybrid virtual-in-person presentation will be moderated by 12-year-old entrepreneur Obocho Peters and streamed live on Facebook

May 25, 2021 10:10 AM Read more >