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Adams Defends Cops in Migrant Shelter Incident, Welcomes More Police in Subway

The mayor said the police's response at a Queens migrant shelter, where a man was tased last week, was 'appropriate.'

Mar 13, 2024 8:46 AM Read more >

Meet The First Black Woman to Own a Legal Cannabis Store in BK

Leeann Mata, owner of Matawana, is a native of East New York and recently opened her dispensary in Park Slope.

Mar 12, 2024 1:51 PM Read more >

New Show at Brooklyn Film Camera Documents Ephemerality, Local Photogs

"Sacred Implications" features 19 local artists and a slideshow of 300 artists' work in Bushwick.

Mar 11, 2024 12:59 PM Read more >

Pelah Kitchen's Cakes Delights The Eyes And Taste Buds

Owner Jenneh Kaikai says her cakes 'tastes as good as they look.'

Mar 11, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >

The Lit List| Here's What's Happening in BK This Weekend

Happy weekend, Brooklyn!

Mar 8, 2024 1:28 PM Read more >

Nets Unwrapped: Brooklyn's Basketball Future Is Complicated

BK Reader sports writer Richard Burroughs analyzes the struggling Brooklyn Nets.

Mar 8, 2024 1:06 PM Read more >

Tenants from 12 BK Buildings to Protest Apt Deregulation on Saturday

A Crown Heights rally on March 9 will bring together 12 tenant associations to protest the destabilization of rent-stabilized units.

Mar 7, 2024 11:55 AM Read more >

Adams Questioned on FBI Raid on Aide's Home, Subway Safety

In his latest weekly press conference, the mayor avoided questions about federal agents raiding the homes of a top advisor.

Mar 6, 2024 12:50 PM Read more >

Nets Show Grit In Clutch Win Against The 76ers

The Nets take the close game 112-107, highlighted by a 360 slam dunk from Dennis Smith Jr.

Mar 6, 2024 12:10 PM Read more >

2024 Spark Prize Honors Brooklyn's Equity Champions

Five Brooklyn organizations were given $100,000 each at Tuesday’s Spark Breakfast by Brooklyn Org.

Mar 6, 2024 11:03 AM Read more >