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Brooklyn Joins Race for 2nd Amazon Headquarters

In an open letter, BP Adams pitched 'Brooklyn Prime,' highlighting the borough's diverse and educated population, its vibrant culture and its access to mass transit Photo credit: NY Curbed In an open letter to Amazon, Borough President Eric Adams and

Sen. Gillibrand and Charles Blow to Head 1st Social Change Conference

The two-day 'Brooklyn Conference,' presented by the Brooklyn Museum, boasts a full program of talks and workshops with political leaders, social activists and artists The Brooklyn Museum presents The Brooklyn Conference: Inspiring Social Change , a t
NYC 2017 Primary Election Results: Ampry-Samuel Wins 41st District

NYC 2017 Primary Election Results: Ampry-Samuel Wins 41st District

The results are in from yesterday's NYC primary elections, where residents voted for mayor, public advocate, district attorney and councilmembers From left to right: Councilmember Laurie Cumbo for the 35th District, Alicka Ampry-Samuel for the 41st D
Photos: Fall Fashion Event on Tompkins Ave

Photos: Fall Fashion Event on Tompkins Ave

Indigo Style Vintage with Mary's Hands Jewelry and Peace+Riot held a fall fashion launch event at their location in Bed-Stuy On Saturday, September 9, Indigo Style Vintage with Mary's Hands Jewelry and Peace+Riot held a fall fashion launch event at t
Brooklyn Grange Farms -- Sustainability Made in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Grange Farms -- Sustainability Made in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Grange operates the world’s largest rooftop soil farms, produces over 50,000 lbs of vegetables and manages part of the city's stormwater

The Brooklyn Airbnb Business Cycle

In 2016, 15,000 Brooklyn Airbnb hosts welcomed over 585,000 guests from around the world, earning $146 million Airbnb is both a blessing and a curse - depending on who you ask.

MoCADA Gears up for Move to New Arts Hub in Fort Greene

MoCADA will share its new home with 651 ARTS, BAM Cinema theatres, a branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn's second Apple store and New York City's first Whole Foods 365 With the recent announcement of the Brooklyn Arts Management Fellowshi

The 2017 NYC Primaries - An Overview and Where to Vote

The 2017 elections are for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough Presidents, District Attorneys and 51 City Council seats On Tuesday, September 12, New York City will hold its primary elections for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, the Boro
New 'HBCU Hub' Aims to Increase Awareness Among High School Students in Brooklyn

New 'HBCU Hub' Aims to Increase Awareness Among High School Students in Brooklyn

Hampton U alum Nicole Barnwell has kick-started an HBCU advocacy group-- the first-ever in New York City-- called The HBCU Hub Founder of The HBCU Hub, Nicole Barnwell Hampton University alum Nicole Barnwell has kick-started an Historically Black Col
Brooklyn-Based Photographer Barron Claiborne is Crowning Kings and Giving Angels Their Wings

Brooklyn-Based Photographer Barron Claiborne is Crowning Kings and Giving Angels Their Wings

Art photographer Barron Claiborne shares with BK Reader why race, religion, culture and history play such a dominant role his work.