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BK Leaders Laud Biden Administration’s 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
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Poem for George Floyd

Tuesday, May 25, 2021, is the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
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‘We Can’t Arrest Our Way Out of This Problem,’ BK DA Announces New Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence

‘We Can’t 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
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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
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At New Helpline, a Real Person Tells You the Closest Place to Get Free Food in NYC

At New Helpline, a Real Person Tells You the Closest Place to Get Free Food in NYC

Lemontree Food Helpline connects people — either over the phone or through text — with their nearest free food provider, at a time of immense need
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No More Remote Learning As Schools Set to Fully Reopen This Fall

No More Remote Learning As Schools Set to Fully Reopen This Fall

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter made the announcement on Monday
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Boys’ Club of New York to Manage Recreational Operations at Crown Heights’ Major Owens Center

Boys’ Club of New York to Manage Recreational Operations at Crown Heights’ Major Owens Center

The organization will run the day-to-day operations at the space, formerly known as the Bedford Union Armory.
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Proposed 23-Story Fort Greene Tower Faces Hurdles in Community Board Review

Proposed 23-Story Fort Greene Tower Faces Hurdles in Community Board Review

The tower, which is planned for the vacant lot adjacent to Williamsburg Savings Bank Tower, would allow for Brooklyn Music School’s expansion
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Proposed 23-Story Fort Green Tower Faces Hurdles in Community Board Review

Proposed 23-Story Fort Green Tower Faces Hurdles in Community Board Review

The tower, which is planned for the vacant lot adjacent to Williamsburg Savings Bank Tower, would allow for Brooklyn Music School’s expansion
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Wonder Woman of Periods Fights to Make Pads and Tampons Freely Accessible to All

Wonder Woman of Periods Fights to Make Pads and Tampons Freely Accessible to All

Meet the woman who has been working to destigmatize periods and make pads and tampons freely available to anyone who needs them
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