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Vaccine Update in Brooklyn

More than 3 million New York City residents have now had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine

Robert Cornegy: The Borough President Job Isn’t Ceremonial But Requires Expertise

The City Councilman makes his case to help Brooklyn recover from the pandemic.

Curbside Composting to Return to NYC, But Concerns Remain About Environmental Justice

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that city would relaunch and expand its curbside composting program after it was cut in last year’s budget
Porch Pirates Beware, BK's Citibins Are Here to Keep Parcels Safe

Porch Pirates Beware, BK's Citibins Are Here to Keep Parcels Safe

The Brooklyn-based manufacturer has used its bins for garbage, recycling, and now packages.
Young Mother Shackled During Labor by 75th Precinct Officers Gets $750,000 in Settlement With NYPD

Young Mother Shackled During Labor by 75th Precinct Officers Gets $750,000 in Settlement With NYPD

The new mother was arrested on a 13-month old minor, later-dismissed charge when she was two days past her due date
Brooklyn's Street Names Come to Life in New Book

Brooklyn's Street Names Come to Life in New Book

A new book tells the stories behind NYC street names, and reveals many surprising and little-known tales from Brooklyn
East Flatbush Middle School Takes Top Spot in Statewide Chess Championship

East Flatbush Middle School Takes Top Spot in Statewide Chess Championship

Success Academy East Flatbush Middle School claimed first place in the 53rd New York State Scholastic Chess Championships over the weekend
More Cops to Target Gun Violence on NYC Streets in Mayor’s New Anti-Crime Plan

More Cops to Target Gun Violence on NYC Streets in Mayor’s New Anti-Crime Plan

Safe Summer NYC aims to stem a rising number in cases of gun violence in the city, as NYC recovers from the COVID crisis.
Brooklyn Electeds React to Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Brooklyn Electeds React to Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Former police officer Chauvin was found guilty of second- and third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter for the death of George Floyd
Prospect Park Vandalized, Volunteers Needed for Cleanup

Prospect Park Vandalized, Volunteers Needed for Cleanup

Rubbish bins were overturned in Prospect Park on overnight Tuesday, spreading rubbish across the park