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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.
Jan 20, 2026 11:12 AM
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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.
Jan 16, 2026 2:43 PM
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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.
Jan 16, 2026 11:52 AM
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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.
Jan 15, 2026 1:38 PM
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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.
Jan 15, 2026 1:10 PM
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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.
Jan 13, 2026 11:13 AM
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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.
Jan 12, 2026 9:24 AM
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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.
Jan 9, 2026 12:08 PM
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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.
Jan 8, 2026 12:04 PM
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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.
Jan 7, 2026 2:10 PM
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