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Mom's 'Random' Care Packages Inspire Bed-Stuy Bakery (Where No Tipping Is Allowed)

Instead of taking tips, Love, Nelly pays its employees a "living wage" of at least $20 per hour

Feb 26, 2021 4:09 PM Read more >

'We Have Work to Do:' BK Borough Prez Candidate Khari Edwards Says He's Ready to Serve

The former Brookdale Hospital vice president says his experience makes him well-suited for the BP post

Feb 26, 2021 2:38 PM Read more >

Nonprofit Powered by National Grid Teaches Coding to BK Students

In a move to empower the digital careers of underserved youth, National Grid has donated $30,000 to The Code, a high school coding program.

Feb 26, 2021 1:12 PM Read more >

We Have Served Our Time, What Other Debt Do We Owe? Activists, Pols Back Clean Slate Bill to Expunge Criminal Records

Community leaders came together at Barclays Center to support legislation that would help to end perpetual punishment

Feb 26, 2021 12:39 PM Read more >

Feb 26: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def

Yasiin Bey is an entertainer who has achieved international acclaim, but has never forgotten his Brooklyn roots

Feb 26, 2021 10:40 AM Read more >

Award-Winning Coffee Roastery Launches Scholarship Program for Black Baristas

Coffee Project New York is offering six scholarships for a comprehensive barista training program to African American baristas in New York

Feb 25, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

This Brooklyn Startup Is Shaking Up the Fashion Industry With Yarn Made From Seaweed

Sunset Park company AlgiKnit hopes to reduce the carbon footprint of the fashion industry through sustainable fabric

Feb 25, 2021 3:39 PM Read more >

Purim: A Celebration of the Saving of the Jewish People

Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from extermination by Haman

Feb 25, 2021 12:50 PM Read more >

Edible Tales Is Bringing the Community Together Through Food and Dance

The program aims to provide a safe space for dancers and non-dancers alike, using food and dance to have conversations on healing, the fight for justice and much more

Feb 25, 2021 10:58 AM Read more >

BK Climate Tech CEO Raises $63M to 'Green' Buildings, Slams North BK Pipeline

"I'm not doing this for the money. I'm doing it because -- in my heart of hearts -- we're totally f***ed if we don't stop climate change."

Feb 24, 2021 9:16 PM Read more >