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Bushwick Neighbors Oppose Plans for 20-Story Development Atop Former Community Garden

The luxury development will sit on the former site of 'The Secret Garden,' which once boasted the largest vegetable patch in Bushwick

Jan 26, 2021 10:41 AM Read more >

Governor Cuomo Visits Bed-Stuy Church to Urge Brooklyn Residents: We All Need to Trust the Vaccine

Governor Andrew Cuomo visited Bethany Baptist Church on Sunday to reassure Brooklyn residents the COVID-19 vaccine is safe and will save lives

Jan 25, 2021 6:30 PM Read more >

Foodies, Rejoice: 'NYC Restaurant Week To-Go Features Deals at 78 Brooklyn Eateries

From the minds and kitchens that brought you the celebrated NYC Restaurant Week comes the takeout- and delivery-only version

Jan 25, 2021 2:11 PM Read more >

Could Electric Scooters Address Brownsvilles Need for Cheap Transportation Options?

Councilmember Alicka Ampry-Samuel and Lime held a scooter demo for the Brownsville community

Jan 25, 2021 1:01 PM Read more >

This Flatbush Nonprofit Is Changing the Way We Tackle NYC's 'Massive' Cat Problem

By day, Flatbush Cats Founder Will Zweigart works as a strategist at an ad agency. He's bringing his problem-solving skills to help the street cats of Brooklyn and beyond.

Jan 22, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

Overall, crime is down in Prospect Heights, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Jan 22, 2021 3:01 PM Read more >

We Cannot Let Them Down: Foster Youth, Advocates and Electeds Call on Mayor for Funding

Fair Futures coalition held a virtual rally calling on the mayor to baseline $20M in funding for a program that supports the citys foster youth with mentorships

Jan 22, 2021 1:19 PM Read more >

New York Liberty Player Partners With BK Bookstore For New Equity-Focused Book Club

Jocelyn Willoughby is building on the activism shown by players during the latest WNBA season using books to discuss injustices facing Black and Brown people

Jan 21, 2021 3:34 PM Read more >

Video: How the Community Reclaimed the Streets With Brooklyn BLM Mural

A new docu-style video captures the essense of the BLM mural painted on Fulton Street in the summer of 2020.

Jan 21, 2021 12:24 PM Read more >

Bushwick Club Partners With Gamer Platform Twitch to Build 'Entirely New Experience' Online

Elsewhere is launching a live comedy variety show on Twitch, with upcoming musical guests including Princess Nokia, Paper Boy Prince and Starchild & The New Romantic

Jan 20, 2021 2:54 PM Read more >