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Meet the Brooklyn Native Using Film for Social Awareness in His Latest Picture 'Catharsis'

Meet the Brooklyn Native Using Film for Social Awareness in His Latest Picture 'Catharsis'

In an era where imagery of police brutality is shared like wildfire, filmmaker Lawrence Watford has created a timely, gut-wrenching film dedicated to racial bias

The City Has a New Plan to Keep Black Bed-Stuy Residents in Their Homes

The Bedford-Stuyvesant Housing Plan looks to slow gentrification in the neighborhood, as residents face another economic downturn
Thanksgiving in Less Than 5 Ingredients: Buttermilk Roast Chicken

Thanksgiving in Less Than 5 Ingredients: Buttermilk Roast Chicken

The first in BK Reader's 3-part series of recipes that call for less than 5 ingredients so we can all enjoy a low-cost, low-maintenance Thanksgiving
BKLYN Commons to Hold Virtual Pop Up Showcasing Small Businesses This Holiday Season

BKLYN Commons to Hold Virtual Pop Up Showcasing Small Businesses This Holiday Season

The Brooklyn co-working company will hold its fourth annual pop up featuring a range of programming this Tuesday

BK Property Owners 'Blindsided' by City Gas Inspections, Threat of $10K Fines

Property owners in Bed-Stuy, Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Fort Hamilton have until Dec. 31 to avoid a $10K fine
Sustainable Meal Service with Brooklyn Roots Gives Back to Community in Time of Crisis

Sustainable Meal Service with Brooklyn Roots Gives Back to Community in Time of Crisis

Mademeals Founder Jesse McBride says it shouldn't just be up to non-profits to work for the good of the community

15 Brooklyn Restaurants to Support This Black Restaurant Week and Beyond (And There Are So Many More!)

Black Restaurant Week has come to New York for the first time in an effort to support Black-owned businesses amidst the coronavirus pandemic
Brooklyn Arts Writers Awarded with Andy Warhol Foundation Grants

Brooklyn Arts Writers Awarded with Andy Warhol Foundation Grants

The foundation granted $675,000 to 22 NYC writers as part of its Arts Writers Grant program
East New York to Get Two Amazon Delivery Stations Next Year

East New York to Get Two Amazon Delivery Stations Next Year

The online retail giant announced plans to build a second delivery station in the neighborhood that would create hundreds of jobs
How to Host a Safe Holiday Meal During Coronavirus – an Epidemiologist Explains Her Personal Plans

How to Host a Safe Holiday Meal During Coronavirus – an Epidemiologist Explains Her Personal Plans

Holiday events will need to be a little different due to the pandemic