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Free Tax Preparation at PACC

Community Tax AID is volunteering to prepare your tax forms for FREE! All SATURDAYS, February 15 through April 12 (10 AM to 1 PM) EXCEPT MARCH 15 Pratt Area Community Council's (PACC) Community Room 226 Lefferts Place, Corner of Franklin Avenue Take
A Sweetheart Celebration at Borough Hall

A Sweetheart Celebration at Borough Hall

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams celebrated Valentine's Day at Borough Hall today with the Annual Sweethearts Celebration, honoring Brooklyn couples married for 50 years or more.

Blogger's Corner: Week 7 - Hand Lettering Project - Happy Valentine's Day!

Hello Brooklyn Reader readers and Happy Valentine's Day! At the beginning of 2014, I started a weekly, year-long hand-lettering project.

Brook-Lens: Slush City

Beginning Wednesday night through most of Thursday, Winter Storm Pax dumped upwards of 10 inches of snow around Central Brooklyn, followed by two hours of icy rain. And then...

$8 Million Medicaid Waiver Approved for State Hospitals, But Whether it Goes to Interfaith Still in Question

City Councilmember Robert Cornegy speaks at a rally to save Interfaith Hospital The Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday agreed to grant New York State $8 billion of the $10 billion Medicaid waiver that Gov.

Even De Blasio's Allies Agree: Mayor Should Have Canceled School on Thursday

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña defended their Wednesday night decision to keep city schools open, with Fariña saying, "I t's a beautiful day out there .

Central Brooklyn: Get Your Taxes Done for Free

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites where a certified volunteer will prepare your taxes for free. Unless noted otherwise, you must earn $52,000 or less (with children) or $18,000 or less (no children) to visit a VITA site.

Winter Storm 'Pax' Headed to NYC Area, 8-12 Inches of Snow Predicted

Photo: weather.com The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning is in effect from midnight tonight until 6:00am Friday. Expected effects of Winter Storm Pax include: Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches.

Brooklyn Queens Land Trust Seeking New Board Members

The Brooklyn Queens Land Trust (BQLT) is seeking candidates to serve as board members.

Table Manner: Greedy Girl Meets the Ultimate 'Samich' at The Dekalb Restaurant!

It's no secret that I love food in a way that surpasses simply being greedy.