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Bushwick-Based Restaurant Launches Black Supper Program to Feed Community

Francesca Chaney, owner of the vegan restaurant Sol Sips has donated more than 300 free meals.

Jun 11, 2020 10:40 AM Read more >

State Lawmakers Repeal 50-A, Pass Sweeping Police Reform

The law shielding officer records from public scrutiny was repealed by the state legislature, which passed several bills aimed at greater police accountability.

Jun 10, 2020 3:37 PM Read more >

'Come Break Bread With Us' Initiative Feeds the Hungry in East Flatbush

Black Lives Matter Brooklyn President Anthony Beckford hasnt forgotten the communities experiencing the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic

Jun 10, 2020 3:27 PM Read more >

Medgar Evers College Students Protest, Demand Immediate Resignation of MEC President Dr. Rudolph Crew

Allegations of bullying, cronyism, low enrollment and misuse of resources spark protests among students and staff around Crew's reinstatement

Jun 10, 2020 1:24 PM Read more >

Local Seniors Are Encouraged to Get Creative With These Virtual Workshops, Courtesy BPL

Brooklyn Public Library and Apple Bank present "Creative Aging," a series of virtual art and writing workshops for seniors

Jun 9, 2020 5:02 PM Read more >

Preschools Continue to Struggle as New York City Reopens

After a Phase 1 reopening, child care centers citywide worry they cannot stay afloat without government funding.

Jun 9, 2020 2:42 PM Read more >

Mayor Says He'll Hold the NYPD Accountable... Time Will Tell.

Over the weekend, Mayor de Blasio announced plans to redistribute a portion of the NYPD's $6 billion funding to youth and other social services around the city.

Jun 9, 2020 2:37 PM Read more >

'Bring Back Brooklyn Fund' Launched to Help Small Businesses Recover From COVID-19

A fundraising campaign to save Brooklyn neighborhood businesses raises over $190,000 so far

Jun 9, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >

Meet Rita Joseph, a Candidate for Brooklyns 40th Council District

The veteran educator wants a seat at the table to improve her community.

Jun 8, 2020 11:53 AM Read more >

A few superspreaders transmit the majority of coronavirus cases

By: Elizabeth McGraw , Pennsylvania State University The coronavirus has traveled the globe, infecting one person at a time.

Jun 8, 2020 6:13 AM Read more >