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Councilmember Cornegy Introduces Legislation to Protect Small Businesses From Unscrupulous Landlords

Councilmember Cornegy Introduces Legislation to Protect Small Businesses From Unscrupulous Landlords

Photo: Brian Cunningham At a press conference today on the steps of City Hall, City Councilmember Robert Cornegy today spoke out on the need for protections for small businesses facing harassment by their landlords.

Brownsville Woman Arrested for Fatally Beating Nephew over Homework

A Brownsville woman identified as Christen Dale, 21, was arraigned Friday on manslaughter, assault and other charges in the homicide death of her nephew Ethan Ali. The Kings County D.A.

Nous Sommes Arrivés D'Haiti!!

By Régine M. Roumain , Executive Director of Haiti Cultural Exchange Dear Friends, From January 16th through the 25th, I traveled to Haiti with an intimate group, including Haiti Cultural Exchange staff members Jessica Tong and Erika Pettersen.
Bklyn Lawmakers On The Move March 3

Bklyn Lawmakers On The Move March 3

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Upcoming: Whiskey Wars, Metal Madness and More at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

Upcoming: Whiskey Wars, Metal Madness and More at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

Brooklyn Navy Yard Photo: The Brooklyn Reader As winter slowly subsides, the thaw sets in, and we move into spring, a wonderful world of culture, history and ' industry in action ' awaits you at BLDG 92 - your gateway to the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

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