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Chickens Rescued in Memory of 'Selfless' Young Brooklynite

In his 22 years Shimon Shuchat left an indelible mark on the world, New York animal activists say

Aug 28, 2020 10:41 PM Read more >

Fall Sports Back on the Agenda for City’s Youth

Permits for youth sports leagues have been issued after the council reversed its decision to suspend youth sports indefinitely

Aug 28, 2020 5:26 PM Read more >

New Report Shows Enormous Wage Gaps Between Black and White Workers in Same Role, Across Sectors

A new Center for an Urban Future report underscores huge gaps in employment levels and wages between Black and white New Yorkers

Aug 28, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

What's Up, Weekend?! August 29-30

BK Reader's list of safe weekend activities to get you out of the house and exploring the city (socially-distanced of course!)

Aug 28, 2020 3:44 PM Read more >

Volunteers in East New York Fill Backpacks for 5,000 Public School Children

150 New York Cares volunteers filled the bags for students and families in need as they look to the new school year

Aug 28, 2020 2:58 PM Read more >

A Man Was Reinfected With Coronavirus After Recovery – What Does This Mean For Immunity?

Is it possible to get COVID-19 twice?

Aug 27, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn-Based Chef Goes Online to Teach Michelin Quality Desserts

Brooklyn’s own Sugar, Butter, Chocolate owner and pastry Chef Daniel Kleinhandler is now teaching online classes with CocuSocial

Aug 26, 2020 3:40 PM Read more >

Deadline Looms For East New Yorkers to Have Their Say on ‘Cease-and-Desist’ Zone

Real estate brokers and investors have gone too far, homeowners complain.

Aug 26, 2020 2:14 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Artists Get Free Outdoor Rehearsal Space With New Residency Program

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership has announced a new initiative allowing artists to use 300 Ashland Plaza for outdoor rehearsals

Aug 26, 2020 10:54 AM Read more >

Nets Owners Pledge $50M to Social Justice Fund With Focus on Black Brooklyn

Details on how Brooklyn community groups can access the funds have not yet been released

Aug 26, 2020 9:27 AM Read more >