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See Where Our City Council Members Are Spending Money in BK

Council members' taxpayer funded expense accounts are intended to strengthen the safety net and supplement city agency shortfalls

Mar 17, 2021 1:50 PM Read more >

Disputed Crown Heights Development Likely to Get Green Light from Landmarks Commission

The new plans for 959 Sterling Pl were presented at Tuesday's LPC public meeting, where the concerns of the community were notably absent from the discussion.

Mar 17, 2021 12:24 PM Read more >

This New Brooklyn Sculpture Is Teaching Us to Breathe Again

The immersive public art piece by Ekene Ijeoma just opened at The Plaza at 300 Ashland Pl, in Downtown Brooklyn

Mar 17, 2021 10:51 AM Read more >

Women, People of Color and Low-Income New Yorkers Bore Brunt of Pandemic, Survey Shows

Comptroller Scott Stringer and A Better Balance conducted the Work and Family Survey to understand how people have fared through the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 16, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

Section 8 Tenants Face Widespread Housing Discrimination, Lawsuit Alleges

The suit accuses real estate firms and landlords of discriminatory practices, following the findings of a year-long undercover investigation.

Mar 16, 2021 11:09 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Pols Lead Charge to Get More Women of Color Into Tech

Getting more women of color into tech is not only a human rights issue, but a business imperative for the future of the USA's GDP, panelists said.

Mar 16, 2021 9:57 AM Read more >

To Mark Year Anniversary of Cultural Shutdown, Dance Collective Projects Performances Across NYC

Dance Rising NYC has teamed up with local art institutions to produce large-scale projections of fall 2020 dance-outs

Mar 15, 2021 5:17 PM Read more >

Green Grocers Are Coming to Brooklyn Neighborhoods In Need As Part of Expanded City Program

The Citys FRESH program has been expanded to bring increased healthy food into the citys most underserved communities

Mar 15, 2021 2:17 PM Read more >

Bronze Statue of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Unveiled in Brooklyn

The 650-pound sculpture was unveiled in Brooklyn Friday, ahead of what would have been the Justices 88th birthday.

Mar 15, 2021 12:41 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Elected Officials Call on Governor Cuomo to Resign

The elected officials say Cuomo is entitled to due process, but should not remain in office while investigations are ongoing

Mar 12, 2021 3:06 PM Read more >