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Apply to Become a Brooklyn Community Board Member Today

Apply to Become a Brooklyn Community Board Member Today

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has opened applications for aspirant community leaders to join the borough's 18 community boards.
Service Workers at Williamsburg Building to Get $70,000 in Back Wages

Service Workers at Williamsburg Building to Get $70,000 in Back Wages

Building service employees at 282 South 5th Street will get back wages and supplemental benefits totaling more than $70,000 thanks to the City Comptroller Brad Lander's office.
Lawmakers And Advocates Press Biden to Protect Black Immigrants Ahead of Trump’s Term

Lawmakers And Advocates Press Biden to Protect Black Immigrants Ahead of Trump’s Term

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke and advocacy groups are asking the Biden administration to extend temporary protected status (TPS) to immigrants from African nations.
Celebrating The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!

Celebrating The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!

Founded in 1966, the seven-day festival is a way for African Americans to practice community building and heritage
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Bushwick Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for 2015 Memorial Day Weekend Murder

Bushwick Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for 2015 Memorial Day Weekend Murder

David Cruz was convicted of second-degree murder in fatal shooting of William Perez. Brooklyn DA Gonzalez called it a "reprehensible act of violence."
Brooklyn Residents Targeted in Mail Theft Surge

Brooklyn Residents Targeted in Mail Theft Surge

Rep. Clarke urges constituents to report mail theft as USPS implements new technology to tackle the growing problem.
Lewis-Martin, NYC Mayor's Closest Advisor, is Indicted For Bribery

Lewis-Martin, NYC Mayor's Closest Advisor, is Indicted For Bribery

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. on Thursday announced the indictment of Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a close advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, on bribery charges.
Major Funding Boost Lifts Racial Justice Work in Brooklyn

Major Funding Boost Lifts Racial Justice Work in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Org awarded $1.8 million to 18 Brooklyn nonprofits addressing social inequities in the community.
Rampant SNAP Fraud Reported in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

Rampant SNAP Fraud Reported in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn

At the start of the month, nearly a hundred Bensonhurst residents lost their federal food aid benefits to scammers.