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Two-Thirds of NYC Voters Say de Blasio Will Make the City a Better Place

NYC Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio and family at a protest for the closing of Long Island College Hospital Photo: wikimedia A whopping 66 percent-- two-thirds-- of registered voters say they believe New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio will make the
Your Week Ahead: Possible Snow on Tues, Recycling Collection Suspended and Deadline to Enroll for Obamacare

Your Week Ahead: Possible Snow on Tues, Recycling Collection Suspended and Deadline to Enroll for Obamacare

Alternate Side of the Street parking is suspended on Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Wednesday, December 25.
Face Time: Danny Simmons

Face Time: Danny Simmons

The Reader shares an up-close and personal conversation with artist, painter and sculptor Daniel "Danny" Simmons, Jr.

Interfaith's Fate: Holding Your Breath, Not the Best Idea

56th AD District Leader Rob Cornegy at a protest to keep Interfaith Hospital open Photo: brooklynforpeace.smugmug.

What’s Up, Weekend! TamarRaqs, Sip-and-Shop and The Pleasure Principle

What: Hibiscus Cocktail and Conversation - The Pleasure Principle by LadyShepsa.

Featured Holiday Recipe: Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies

Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon red food coloring p

Woman Fighting For Her Life After Hit and Run in Crown Heights

Woman in critical condition after hit and run at Utica and Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights A 65-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was hit by an SUV at around 11:30am Wednesday morning while trying to cross away from the intersection

New Provision Allows NYCHA Applicants to Also Apply for Food Stamps Online

State Senator Daniel Squadron and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Chairman John Rhea on Thursday announced a new provision on the NYCHA website that allows public housing applicants to also apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Prog
Fort Greene: This Week in New Rentals

Fort Greene: This Week in New Rentals

Brand-new, fully renovated four-bedroom apartment, located at 156-159 Adelphi Stree t (between Willoughby and Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene.

Subway Style

New York City's mass transit system is the great equalizer.