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Zohran Mamdani Elected to NYC Mayor, Sealing a Meteoric Rise

Zohran Mamdani Elected to NYC Mayor, Sealing a Meteoric Rise

In a watershed moment for the Democratic Party, the Socialist Democrat beat former Governor Andrew Cuomo, a centrist.
New Documentary Chronicles 175 Years of Black Brooklyn History

New Documentary Chronicles 175 Years of Black Brooklyn History

Berean Baptist Church has been a cornerstone of Crown Heights, and now its story comes alive on screen through the documentary series "The Audacity of Faith: Freedom From Freedom To."
Brooklyn Keeps NYC Marathon Spirits High

Brooklyn Keeps NYC Marathon Spirits High

More than 55,000 runners crossed the finish line at the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday.

Here’s Where Brooklynites Can Donate or Get Food Right Now

About 1.8 million city residents will be food insecure when the federal government cuts off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1.
Residents Remain Weary as Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project Inches Forward

Residents Remain Weary as Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project Inches Forward

At the first public meeting after the $3.5 billion plan was approved by a task force in September, community members from Red Hook, Cobble Hill and the Columbia Street Waterfront District said they want the city to conduct a broader environmental impact study, among other things.
Brooklyn Residents Push to Expand Flatbush Historic Districts

Brooklyn Residents Push to Expand Flatbush Historic Districts

Dozens of Flatbush residents spoke in favor of expanding the Beverley Square West and Ditmas Park West historic districts at a recent Landmarks Preservation Committee hearing.
Brooklyn Residents Mull Over Mayoral Candidates After Spirited Debates

Brooklyn Residents Mull Over Mayoral Candidates After Spirited Debates

While many Brooklynites are voting early, several residents told BK Reader they tend to watch only clips of the televised debates.
This Brooklyn Play Comes With a Cup of Soup

This Brooklyn Play Comes With a Cup of Soup

"Oh Honey," a play about motherhood, guilt, and the food service industry is now playing at a restaurant in Prospect Heights.
Brooklyn Residents Demand Repair of Crown Heights Cooling Fountain

Brooklyn Residents Demand Repair of Crown Heights Cooling Fountain

Frustrated residents are demanding that a fountain in Brower Park, a popular water play area for Crown Heights children, be fixed before the next heat wave.
Sparks Fly at Final NYC Mayoral Debate

Sparks Fly at Final NYC Mayoral Debate

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa faced off in their final televised debate before early voting begins on Saturday for the November 4 election.