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30 Arrested as Downtown Brooklyn Protest Leads to Chaos

30 Arrested as Downtown Brooklyn Protest Leads to Chaos

Roughly 30 protesters were arrested in Downtown Brooklyn on Tuesday night after a protest against the police killing of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia turned chaotic.
MTA Won’t Open Subway Early for Election Day Poll Workers; Board of Elections Will Offer Some Employees Free Cab Rides

MTA Won’t Open Subway Early for Election Day Poll Workers; Board of Elections Will Offer Some Employees Free Cab Rides

Don't blame us if poll workers can't get to their jobs on Election Day, MTA officials said Wednesday. Subways are closed from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. — but many poll workers must show up for work at 5 a.m. to make sure polling places are open by 6 a.
Small Businesses Hopeful ‘Open Storefronts’ Will Help Keep Holiday Shopping Local

Small Businesses Hopeful ‘Open Storefronts’ Will Help Keep Holiday Shopping Local

The Mayor announced today that he would be expanding allowances for New York City's non-restaurant businesses.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum Will Celebrate Reopening With a Socially Distanced Halloween

Brooklyn Children’s Museum Will Celebrate Reopening With a Socially Distanced Halloween

The Brooklyn Children's Museum finally opened its doors to youngsters on weekends starting Saturday, October 24 after remaining closed since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
ABC7 Unite: Brooklyn Para Powerlifter Creates Non-Profit to Help Disabled Individuals

ABC7 Unite: Brooklyn Para Powerlifter Creates Non-Profit to Help Disabled Individuals

A team USA para powerlifter from Brooklyn has started a non-profit to help disabled individuals obtain adaptive equipment like wheelchairs, canes and walkers.
Vandalism Reported, Protesters Taken Into Custody As New Yorkers Call For Justice For Walter Wallace Jr.

Vandalism Reported, Protesters Taken Into Custody As New Yorkers Call For Justice For Walter Wallace Jr.

There were protests Tuesday night in Brooklyn over the death of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia. Wallace, a Black man, was killed by police officers on Monday. Cell phone video shows Wallace walking towards police.
Residents Have Had Enough Of ‘Senseless Bloodshed’ On Brooklyn Streets

Residents Have Had Enough Of ‘Senseless Bloodshed’ On Brooklyn Streets

Violence in the borough has increased compared to last year. A one-year-old was murdered at a cookout in July. A 20-year-old tourist was killed by a stray bullet over the weekend. Residents have had enough.
Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, Two Trees Team Up for Free Artist Space

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, Two Trees Team Up for Free Artist Space

The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP), which manages three contiguous Business Improvement Districts (BID) in Downtown Brooklyn, announced earlier this month it is giving 18 arts organizations that are developing new work, and perfecting ongoing pi
Fighting Hunger in Brooklyn: One Food Pantry At A Time

Fighting Hunger in Brooklyn: One Food Pantry At A Time

Over 100 people lined up outside the Salvation Army Brooklyn Brownsville Corps Community Center on a recent Friday as workers handed out plastic bags filled with fresh produce.
Mayor de Blasio Calls for More Machines, Expanded Hours for NYC Early Voting

Mayor de Blasio Calls for More Machines, Expanded Hours for NYC Early Voting

Following a weekend full of hours-long lines for early voting, Mayor de Blasio on Monday called on the city Board of Elections to use more ballot machines and expand hours, saying the city can pitch in funds for the effort.