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At-home haircuts became commonplace during the pandemic. Three years later, hairdressers in Flatbush deal with high supply costs, increased rent and far fewer customers.

In this intimate interview, Esmeralda Simmons sat down with BK Reader to share the motivation behind the organization's formation, as well as the pivotal individuals who helped catalyzed its movement.

East New York Councilmember Charles Barron, whose district has been held by him or his wife for the last two decades, looked likely to lose District 42, while first-time candidate Susan Zhuang was the winner in Brooklyn's new 43rd District.

"What we're seeing happening right now as it pertains to the rise in white supremacist ideology and the growing hostility in the courts … we have to empower the community to think about the solutions that we need,” said Lurie Daniel-Favors, CLSJ Executive Director.

Nonprofit Beautify Brooklyn transformed Ditmas Park's art scene during the pandemic. Now, the organization is creating arts and environmental programming all across the borough.

A short-term rental restriction passed earlier this year will make Airbnb hosting, once an easy and lucrative business venture, far more difficult for homeowners in New York City. This two-part BK Reader investigation dives deep into this restriction, and how those most affected by it are fighting back.

A new event hopes to help LGBTQ+ Democratic Socialists of New York meet the leftist loves of their lives.

The exhibit is the largest-ever presentation of African fashions in North America, featuring more than 180 works, including standout pieces from the Museum’s collections.

This weekend, get ready to experience block parties and street fairs galore.

The new Prospect Heights field house includes two turf fields, a basketball half-court, a ninja and parkour obstacle course, a warm, learn-to-swim pool and an Olympic-sized gymnastics zone.