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The Top 10 Things You Should Know About The National Black Writers Conference Happening This Week

The conference will take place from Wednesday, March 20, to Saturday, March 23.

Mar 18, 2024 12:46 PM Read more >

Governor to Overhaul Cannabis Licensing Process

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the state agency in charge of the legal cannabis roll out, will be fixed, the governor said.

Mar 18, 2024 10:53 AM Read more >

New Settlement Protects City's Right to Shelter

City agrees to eliminate backlog of new arrivals who are reapplying for shelter, end use of waiting rooms as shelter, among other things.

Mar 18, 2024 7:16 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Mar 18, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Cypress Hills Brawl Leaves Man Injured as Cops Search For Attacker

The NYPD has not made any arrests yet.

Mar 18, 2024 3:08 AM Read more >

30-Year-Old Punches, Kills Elderly Man Over Car Towing Dispute in Flatbush

Thomas died shortly after he was hospitalized.

Mar 18, 2024 2:59 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Teen Dies, Sister Hospitalized After Stabbing

An eyewitness said the teenagers rejected a man's advances which led to an argument and stabbing.

Mar 18, 2024 2:49 AM Read more >

NYC Mayor Announces Partnership to Tackle Housing Crisis

The initiative aims to build more affordable housing for New York City's workforce.

Mar 17, 2024 10:10 AM Read more >

NYC Mayor Hosts Maternal Health Conference

The event brought together various leaders to discuss strategies to significantly reduce maternal deaths among Black New Yorkers.

Mar 17, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Methodist Hospital Settles $17.3 Million in Fraud Allegations

New York-Presbyterian/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital allegedly tied physicians' compensation to service referrals, which violates Medicare and Medicaid rules.

Mar 17, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >