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BK Reader Founder C. Zawadi Morris Amongst 5 Women Leaders Selected for $20K 'Just Brooklyn' Prize

C. Zawadi Morris is celebrated for her contributions to the pursuit of racial and social justice in the borough.

Sep 5, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

New York City’s Crackdown on AirBnbs Means Big Changes in Brooklyn

Today, Sept. 5, NYC will begin to enforce new rules that will impact short-term rental guests and hosts.

Sep 5, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Sep 5, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn to Receive Pesticide Treatment to Lower Risk of West Nile Virus

Trucks will spray pesticide in parts of Brooklyn in the evening of Thursday, August 31

Sep 4, 2023 10:01 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Public Library to Receive $3.5-M to Fund Major Renovations

Senator Iwen Chu announced funding for the public library this week

Sep 4, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Sep 4, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

New York Liberty Cruise Past Sun To Keep The Win Streak Going. Final Score 89-58

In Sabrina's Ionescu's absence, Marine Johannes assumed the starting role, demonstrating efficiency even while shorthanded.

Sep 3, 2023 4:54 PM Read more >

MS-13 Gangster Could Receive Life Sentence for Attempted Murders in BK Prison

A gang member of La Mara Salvatrucha has pleaded guilty to racketeering and firearms charges in connection to four murders.

Sep 3, 2023 11:20 AM Read more >

BRIC Jazzfest Announces Heavy Hitting Lineup of Must-See Performances

Brooklyn-artist Melanie Charles will act as the guest artist-curator, and the headliners of the festival will be Grammy-nominees Georgia Anne Muldrow and Terrace Martin.

Sep 3, 2023 11:14 AM Read more >

New Entrance Gateway Unveiled at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Wburg

The ornamental gateway at the Kent Avenue and North Eighth Street entrance will welcome visitors into the park.

Sep 3, 2023 7:08 AM Read more >