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Mamdani Vows City Hall Support for Black New Yorkers

Mamdani Vows City Hall Support for Black New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with appearances across the city, telling BK Reader that his entire City Hall team is committed to supporting Black New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Deacon Arrested by Federal Immigration Agents in Bensonhurst

Brooklyn Deacon Arrested by Federal Immigration Agents in Bensonhurst

Deacon Sebastian Renoj Barreno was detained alongside several other Brooklyn residents Thursday morning by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, according to church and elected officials.
Joy And Anxiety in Brooklyn’s Venezuelan Community After Maduro’s Arrest

Joy And Anxiety in Brooklyn’s Venezuelan Community After Maduro’s Arrest

Venezuelan Brooklynites are hoping their native country gets a hard reset after former President Nicolás Maduro was captured and extradited to the Unites States on Jan. 3.
Sing, Knit And Weave: Brooklyn Crafters Take Over Movie Night

Sing, Knit And Weave: Brooklyn Crafters Take Over Movie Night

A Crafting at the Movies/Singalong, hosted by The Craft Salon, attracted dozens of residents who crocheted, knitted and sang through the movie "Grease" at a Midwood move theater.
NAACP NY Urges Broader Housing, Childcare Safeguards For Black Communities

NAACP NY Urges Broader Housing, Childcare Safeguards For Black Communities

Officials from the NAACP New York Conference gave an overall good assessment of Governor Kathy Hochul upcoming legislative agenda, but encouraged Albany leaders to bring forth a more nuanced look for housing and childcare proposals.
Huge EV Charging Hub to Land Under Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn

Huge EV Charging Hub to Land Under Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn

The electric vehicle charging lot will have 88 spaces and will likely open by the summer.
A House Fire Breaks Out in Brooklyn's Windsor Terrace

A House Fire Breaks Out in Brooklyn's Windsor Terrace

A fire erupted on the first floor of 105 E. 4th St. in Windsor Terrace on Monday morning. One civilian suffered minor injuries.
A Man With a Weapon Fatally Shot by Police at Brooklyn's Methodist Hospital

A Man With a Weapon Fatally Shot by Police at Brooklyn's Methodist Hospital

Police officers shot and killed a man who had barricaded himself with two others on the eighth floor of New York Presbyterian Methodist Hospital on Thursday evening.
NYC Mayor's First Press Conference With Influencers Touches on Housing, Small Business Fixes

NYC Mayor's First Press Conference With Influencers Touches on Housing, Small Business Fixes

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hinted at creating housing for artists and cutting red tape for small business during his first press briefing, which was only open to content creators and influencers.
Miss Your MetroCard? Head to This Brooklyn Museum to Say Farewell

Miss Your MetroCard? Head to This Brooklyn Museum to Say Farewell

The New York City Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn gives the MetroCard a proper goodbye with an exhibit.