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Flatbush Junction Welcomes New Wave of Brands

Victorian homes, brick townhouses, and colorful awnings line the streets of Flatbush, Brooklyn but it wasn't always this way.
Toddlers Gather for Annual 'Trike-a-Thon' at Putnam Triangle Plaza

Toddlers Gather for Annual 'Trike-a-Thon' at Putnam Triangle Plaza

Trikes at the ready! It's never too early to learn the rules of the road, at least in the mindset of Carolie Mills, the director of Young Minds Preschool in Clinton Hill.

After Massive K2 Overdose in Bed-Stuy Bodega Owners Fear Backlash

Brooklyn Bodega Photo Credit: Michael Coryyn Just last week, dozens of people were taken off of the streets of Bed-Stuy and placed in emergency vehicles in order to treat an apparent mass K2 overdose.

Bed-Stuy Restoration Plaza Will Host Healthfirst's Health & Wellness Expo

Healthfirst's Annual Health & Wellness Expo In what has become a yearly meeting of the minds for a greater good, Healthfirst is presenting their annual Health & Wellness Expo at the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza on July 23.

Afropunk Adds Laura Mvula, Yaadcore and more to the 2016 Brooklyn Lineup

Amid social media controversy over the Afropunk London event, which just replaced M.I.A. with Grace Jones as their headliner, the Brooklyn based version of the music festival is boasting an even bigger lineup than previously planned.

Video Shows 64 Year Old Man Being Sucker Punched in Brooklyn Heights

The New York Police Department is currently investigating an incident that occurred on July 6 around 11:00 p.m., when a 65 year old man was assaulted in Brooklyn Heights.

Rolling Up The Gates Program Offers Free Workshop on Building Business Credit

Impacct Brooklyn, formerly known as the Pratt Area Community Council, is continuing their effort to provide more comprehensive services to home buyers, tenants and business owners by offering a free interactive workshop on Wednesday, July 20.

New York Public Hospitals Employ Emojis to Encourage Sexual and Reproductive Health Treatment

Photo Credit: NYC Health and Hospitals As advancements in technology are making it easier for physicians to diagnose and treat common ailments, cartoon emojis are opening the lines of communication between health care providers and the young adults t
Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the New BK Reader!

Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the New BK Reader!

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR BK Reader Publisher C.

Chez Oskar Brings French Flare to New Location in Bedstuy

One of the greatest aspects of New York City is its access to a large variety of cuisines and themed restaurants.