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Study Finds NYC Rats are Hosts for a Flea Species that Carries Plagues

Rats in New York City were found to carry a flea species capable of transmitting plague pathogens, according to a recent study, the first study of its kind since the 1920s.

Re-Thinking Our Streets: T.A. Holds Community Meeting Around Improving the Safety of Atlantic Avenue

Gridlock! Atlantic Avenue at Flatbush Avenue What's your view of Atlantic Avenue? As a motorist, I can say personally, I try everything to avoid it: As one of the busiest streets in the borough, Atlantic Avenue is like driving in rush-hour traffic 24

BP Adams: I believe it is important for all Americans to listen to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address

Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the U.S.

NYPD Commish: Law Enforcement's Social Media Savvy a Step Behind ISIS

ISIS uses GTA 5, a modified version of the game as tool for recruiting teens. Egyptian media reports that the game is meant to "raise the morale of the Mujahideen, and the training of children and young teenagers to fight the West.
Top High School Debaters from Bed-Stuy Bring Home the World Cup Trophy

Top High School Debaters from Bed-Stuy Bring Home the World Cup Trophy

The Young Solomon Debate League winners representing Team USA, (center l to r): Jazmain Vitta, 16, and Shavanes Robinson, 18; far l and far r: Coach for BGHS debaters Thomas Paisley and Assemblywoman Annette Robinson Photo: The Brooklyn Reader On Fri
A Champion's Story: BRIC Presents Work-in-Progress Reading on the Life of Nina Simone

A Champion's Story: BRIC Presents Work-in-Progress Reading on the Life of Nina Simone

Nina Simone Brooklyn playwright Amy Evans will hold a work-in-progress reading of The Champion , a new play inspired by the life of legendary music artist Nina Simone.
Healthier Food Options Changing the Way East New York Shops and Eats

Healthier Food Options Changing the Way East New York Shops and Eats

Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams shows off a store sticker and shopping bag promoting Shop Healthy NYC at a press conference outside of Luna Grocery with Dr. Aletha Maybank and the store's owner.

The Week Ahead: March 2 - March 6

Photo: Life of Pix, by LEEROY 1. Weather : The thermometer warms a little bit this week over last week. But that means more snow, which is predicted for Tuesday and Thursday 2.

A Message from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to 1,500 Jewish Teens

Photo: Bentzi Sasson "Shalom, Bruchim Ha-baim (Welcome)," said UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in Hebrew for in his opening remarks to the room full of teens.
BP Adams and Brooklyn Arts Council Award Mini-Grants to Local Orgs Assisting Tourism in BKlyn

BP Adams and Brooklyn Arts Council Award Mini-Grants to Local Orgs Assisting Tourism in BKlyn

Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and Ella J.