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Central BK Food Hub Would Create Community Wealth, Support Vulnerable Residents, Study Finds

The proposed hub would increase access to healthy food, generate $7 million in annual revenue, create 31 local jobs, and more

Jun 2, 2021 11:51 AM Read more >

New Legislation to Increase Rental Vouchers Gives Hope to Homeless New Yorkers

The passage of Intro 146 will significantly increase the CityFHEPS rental assistance program, potentially making over 70,000 new apartments accessible to voucher holders.

Jun 1, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

Seven Brooklyn Groups Granted $1,000 to Give Their Blocks Some Loving

The Mayors Fund to Advance New York City and NYC Service announced 13 Love Your Block grant recipients for 2021

Jun 1, 2021 12:28 PM Read more >

Local Artist Documents Historic Bed-Stuy Mosque in New Film

Aisha Amin is a filmmaker and native New Yorker whose work is inspired by Masjid At-Taqwa, a historic Brooklyn mosque.

Jun 1, 2021 11:42 AM Read more >

North Brooklyn Pipeline Opponents Announce National Grid Gas Bill Strike

Opponents of the North Brooklyn Pipeline are encouraging people to withhold $66 of their gas bills - the amount National Grid is estimated to be hoping to charge ratepayers for the pipeline

Jun 1, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

Japanese American Soldiers in World War II Fought the Axis Abroad and Racial Prejudice at Home

By: Susan H.

May 31, 2021 11:05 AM Read more >

Clinton Hill Comedian Hollie Harper Gets Her Own Version of Letterman on BRIC TV

Hella Late! With Hollie Harper is about to bring Black woman joy to your late night screens, thanks to BRIC

May 28, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

Crime is up in Prospect Heights and Brooklyn as a whole.

May 28, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

BK Senator's Gun Control Bill Would Be First U.S. Law to End Legal Immunity for Gun Dealers

Senator Zellnor Myrie is demanding accountability for the gun industry, which is shielded by legal immunity.

May 28, 2021 12:54 PM Read more >

Comptroller, NYCHA Tenant Leaders Call on NYCHA to Create Food Delivery Hubs in Public Housing Developments

Shared Delivery Centers would allow residents access to food deliveries from online retailers without paying huge delivery fees

May 28, 2021 11:25 AM Read more >