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Brooklyn Schools Get City Funding to Boost Diversity

District 13, which includes Fort Greene, and District 16, which covers Bed-Stuy, were selected for the city’s school diversity grant.

Jun 17, 2019 1:13 PM Read more >

CityParks' SummerStage Kicks off in Brownsville, Bed-Stuy

Among this year's SummerStage highlights are Ron K. Brown's Evidence, Young M.A and Duck Down Records' annual BBQ

Jun 17, 2019 11:58 AM Read more >

Weeksville Becomes Bklyn’s First Black City-Funded Cultural Institution

As a newly designated member of the Cultural Institution Group, Weeksville will now receive permanent funding from the city

Jun 16, 2019 6:46 PM Read more >

New York State Passes Historic Pro-Tenant Rent Reforms

The new rent laws provide greater tenant protection by closing deregulatory loopholes and reforming preferential rent, MCIs and IAIs.

Jun 14, 2019 7:56 PM Read more >

City's Rolls out Better Buses Plan to Speed up Service Along Church Ave.

The congested, accident-prone Flatbush corridor is a top 2019 priority for the DOT's Better Buses Action Plan

Jun 14, 2019 12:17 PM Read more >

Espinal Pushes for Urban Agriculture Plan to Close 'Freshness Gap' in Food Deserts

Espinal's bill pushes the city to protect New Yorkers' health by boosting access to locally-grown, fresh foods

Jun 14, 2019 11:20 AM Read more >

High-End Grocer Is Coming to Fulton Street

After opening its first location in Prospect Lefferts Garden, Lincoln Market plans to open a massive second outpost in Bed-Stuy

Jun 13, 2019 2:42 PM Read more >

Barclays Center Announces Free Summer Concerts

Dubbed "Summer Sessions," the series will include performances from a variety of local and emerging artists.

Jun 13, 2019 2:18 PM Read more >

7 Ways to Show Cool Brooklyn Dads That They're Simply the Best

BK Reader has compiled a list of fun ways to celebrate the leading men in your lives this Father's Day.

Jun 13, 2019 1:19 PM Read more >

High-End Grocer Is Coming to Fulton Street

After opening its first location in Prospect Lefferts Garden, Lincoln Market plans to open a massive second outpost in Bed-Stuy

Jun 13, 2019 11:11 AM Read more >