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BK Reader has created a brief overview to help you navigate through the 2017 NYC elections On Tuesday, November 7, New York City will hold its general election for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, the borough presidents, City Council seats, distr

KAVI programs consist of weekly workshops and activities that focus on identity exploration, self-governing conflict resolution, communication/peer mediation, goal development, critical thinking and life skills development.

Clinton Hill residents oppose the construction of a 101-foot high building, future home to a new high school, fearing the congestion caused by the influx of teachers, students and parents The parking lot at 15 Quincy Street in Clinton Hill Today, Cli

After the 2016 BOE's voter 'purge' in Brooklyn, the comptroller's office deployed staff to more than 150 poll sites, uncovering violations of federal, state and BOE rules Photo credit: www.salon.

For the Election 2017 Women's Brunch, Tripp will be joined by NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, NY State Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright, Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, Councilmember-Elect Alicka Samuel Public Advocate Letitia James, radio personality An

The symposium kicked off a comprehensive initiative to establish a coordinated, appropriate response to campus sexual assault while minimizing additional trauma for the victims from involvement with the criminal justice system Photo credit: Time Maga

An overwhelming amount of volunteers worked alongside Rebuilding Together NYC and the Brownsville Partnership to conduct repairs on homes, renovations at the Seth Low Community Center, Langston Hughes basketball court and on Belmont Avenue Langston H

A report issued by a local grassroots organization describes how affordable housing plans marginalize Black and Latino families in Brooklyn Pfizer Rezoning Plans, image by Magnusson Architecture & Planning On Friday, Churches United for Fair Hous

In 2017, about 40,610 women in the US are expected to die from breast cancer, though - due to treatment advances, earlier detection and increased awareness - death rates have been decreasing Photo courtesy of State Senator Kevin Parker Over the cours

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