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Coming Soon to Bushwick: The Love Gallery

Paperboy Prince's Love Gallery on Myrtle Avenue is gearing up to be an essential resource and eclectic ode to the neighborhood

Oct 23, 2020 7:52 AM Read more >

Landmarks Preservation Commission Holds Off Vote on Crown Heights Development Following Overwhelming Opposition

The proposed project at 959 Sterling Pl has sparked an impassioned community response and led LPC to delay a vote on the historic site

Oct 22, 2020 2:03 PM Read more >

Brooklyn City Councilmember Carlos Menchaca Announces Run For Mayor on Progressive Platform

Menchaca, who has represented the 38th Council District for the past sevens years, is a fierce advocate for immigrants' rights, social justice and income equality.

Oct 22, 2020 1:24 PM Read more >

A Lack of Internet Leaves Brooklyn Students in Homeless Shelters Struggling With Online Learning

The Department of Education could face legal action if it doesn't address the internet issues students and families in shelters across the city are facing

Oct 22, 2020 11:47 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's Cafe Con Libros Boxes Out Amazon in Support of Indie Bookstores

The Crown Heights bookstore participated in the viral Boxed Out campaign, calling out the impact of Amazon on its industry.

Oct 21, 2020 2:14 PM Read more >

New Large-Scale Affordable Housing Development Opens Its Doors in East New York

By the end of the year, The Fountains development will provide 1,163 affordable homes to Brooklynites.

Oct 21, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >

New Bill Could Open Up $10M Grants for Brooklyn to Build Clean Energy Grids

Applicants looking to build clean energy microgrids in areas like Brooklyn would be prioritized for $1.5B worth of grants a year

Oct 21, 2020 11:53 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's District Leaders Mobilize Voters and Combat Election Drama

Brooklyn's district leaders are working behind the scenes to ensure the run up to Election Day goes as smoothly as possible for voters in the borough

Oct 21, 2020 10:19 AM Read more >

Voting in the 2020 General Election: Fact vs. Fiction

BK Reader looks at some common falsehoods spreading about the 2020 election and breaks down the facts for Brooklyn voters

Oct 20, 2020 3:35 PM Read more >

Politicians Join Activists in Fight Against Cross-Brooklyn Gas Pipeline

The North Brooklyn pipeline, which will carry fracked natural gas through a number of Brooklyn neighborhoods, is facing rising opposition from community members and city leaders.

Oct 20, 2020 1:02 PM Read more >