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Meet The Duo Looking to Revive NYC's Hoop Dreams

The Program NYC, created by Griffin Taylor and Jared Effron, want to make the Big Apple a premier basketball hub once again.

Jan 4, 2024 11:25 AM Read more >

Mayor Adams Condemns Texas Governor for Migrant Bussing

Adams said Abbott wants to create chaos in New York.

Jan 3, 2024 12:18 PM Read more >

Free Tea For All In Brooklyn

The Tea Stand, started by Miles Kirsch in 2022, brings hot tea and community to a local park.

Jan 3, 2024 11:51 AM Read more >

Thousands Plunge Into Ocean in Coney Island on New Year's Day

Many New Yorkers love to celebrate the new year by dipping into the ocean.

Jan 2, 2024 12:38 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Gains A New Levantine Bistro

Huda, replacing the beloved Edith's Eatery, is a pretty addition to a residential corner in Williamsburg.

Jan 2, 2024 12:20 PM Read more >

Imani Means Faith: Monday Blues

Monday Blues exemplifies what can happen when you maintain Imani--faith-- in the community you serve.

Jan 1, 2024 2:34 PM Read more >

Letter From The Editor: New Year, New Editor

BK Reader has a new managing editor.

Dec 31, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Kuumba Means Creativity: Adrian Clarke

Kuumba is to do always as much as we can in the way that we can in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than when we inherited it.”

Dec 31, 2023 9:55 AM Read more >

Nia Means Purpose: Immanuel Oni

The core concept and practice of the value purpose is service: service to others, family, school, community, and the nation.

Dec 30, 2023 9:19 AM Read more >

With New 'CURE' Approach, Mayor Adams, NYPD Aim to Reform Nightlife Public Safety Approach

The new initiative ends the unannounced "marches" into nightlife businesses and prioritizes community building, says mayor.

Dec 29, 2023 12:48 PM Read more >