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A Majority of New Yorkers Polled Say They Support Legalizing Marijuana for Recreational Use

A new Quinnipiac University poll released today shows that a majority of New Yorkers support the legalization of small amounts of recreational marijuana 57 to 39 percent, while 45 percent of those voters say marijuana is no more dangerous than alcoho

The Week Ahead: A Public Hearing, a Culinary Food Festival and Public Schools Take Mid-Winter Break

1. Alternate Side Parking regulations are suspended on Monday, February 17, in observance of President's Day. 2. NYC Public Schools this week are on mid-winter break. NYC public school students will be out of school beginning Mon.
Police Looking for Lottery Ticket Thief in Clinton Hill

Police Looking for Lottery Ticket Thief in Clinton Hill

A lottery player was robbed after purchasing tickets at 909 Fulton Grocery and Deli in Clinton Hill, reported The New York Post.

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.