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New Yorkers Have One Day Left to Apply for Rent Relief

Applications for New York Citys COVID-19 Rent Relief Program close tomorrow, Thursday July 30

Jul 29, 2020 5:22 PM Read more >

Social Democrats' Election Successes Strike a Nerve for a Brooklyn Councilmember

A "gentrification movement" with a political agenda is behind the wave of Black progressive victories, says the council majority leader

Jul 29, 2020 3:28 PM Read more >

New Bed-Stuy Based Relief Fund Launched for Folks Hardest Hit by COVID-19

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation has already given out three grants from the fund, including to the family of 1-year-old shooting victim Davell Gardner Jnr.

Jul 29, 2020 2:21 PM Read more >

Pandemic Could Devastate Brooklyn's Women and Minority-Owned Businesses

Shocking numbers report they'll be out of business within six months due to COVID-19

Jul 29, 2020 10:37 AM Read more >

Learn How to Draw the Brooklyn Bridge in Live Drawing Workshop with Artist Jen Ferguson

You can participate in the free online workshop on Thursday, July 30

Jul 28, 2020 4:28 PM Read more >

East Flatbush to Get New Community Center Funded by Cuts From NYPD Budget

The new Shirley A. Chisholm Community Center will include an indoor pool and a kitchen for cooking classes

Jul 28, 2020 1:56 PM Read more >

Photos: How Cool Are Brooklyn's Cool Streets?

As temperatures hit the mid-90s over the weekend, NYC hit back by opening hydrants and cooling centers

Jul 27, 2020 6:45 PM Read more >

Read: Medgar Evers Family Pens Letter in Opposition to the Reappointment of Rudy Crew as MEC President

Medgar Evers' wife, Myrlie Evers, says the college's downward spiral has been a cause of embarrassment and deep concern.

Jul 27, 2020 3:32 PM Read more >

Census Week of Action to Tackle Brooklyns Low Response Rate

Billions of dollars in funding could be cut from schools, hospitals and transit if New Yorkers dont respond to this years census

Jul 27, 2020 1:25 PM Read more >

Bushwick Institution Archies Pizza Closes Abruptly Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Part-owner Diego Macias was terminated from the pizzeria. Nine days later, Archie's shut down for good.

Jul 27, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >