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BK's Community Board Applications Now Open: Campaign Launches to Diversify Membership

BK's Community Board Applications Now Open: Campaign Launches to Diversify Membership

Brooklyn community boards applications are now open, and they are looking for new members to better represent the communities they serve.
A Battle Brews in the City and State Around Raising NYC's Minimum Wage to $21.25 by 2026

A Battle Brews in the City and State Around Raising NYC's Minimum Wage to $21.25 by 2026

The Raise the Wage Act would raise the minimum wage in NYC to $21.25 an hour by 2026 and the wage for the rest of the state to $20.

BK Health Agency to Cough Up $3.2 M After Cheating Workers

White Glove Community Care is required to pay $3.2 million after making false claims to Medicaid and cheating employees out of wages.
Brownsville Father Arraigned in Death of 23-Month-Old Daughter

Brownsville Father Arraigned in Death of 23-Month-Old Daughter

According to the investigation results, the defendant hit his daughter in the back of the head with a closed fist.
Public Housing Residents in BK Are Helping the NYC Comptroller Audit NYCHA

Public Housing Residents in BK Are Helping the NYC Comptroller Audit NYCHA

As part of the audit process, a NYCHA residents survey was conducted to hear people's thoughts on NYCHA's performance in numerous areas.
PHOTOS: Festive Frosty 5K in Prospect Park Raises Money for NYRR Youth Programming

PHOTOS: Festive Frosty 5K in Prospect Park Raises Money for NYRR Youth Programming

The festive race raised money to benefit NYRR youth and community programs.
This Reiki Technician in Flatbush Says The Body Needs a 'Tune up' From Time to Time

This Reiki Technician in Flatbush Says The Body Needs a 'Tune up' From Time to Time

"The way we live our lives, we become fragmented without realizing it," says Boshko Boscovic. "Reiki brings you back to your core and center."
VIDEO: BK Rep. Jefferies Backs Marriage Equality Act Which Protect Same-Sex and Interracial Couples

VIDEO: BK Rep. Jefferies Backs Marriage Equality Act Which Protect Same-Sex and Interracial Couples

Congressman Hakeem Jefferies is sending bipartisan legislation that protects marriage equality to the White House.
First-Ever Basketball Team Inducted into BK College Athletic Hall of Fame

First-Ever Basketball Team Inducted into BK College Athletic Hall of Fame

‘Kingsmen’ team went down in history as the first and only CUNY team in any sport to advance to the NCAA Division III Final Four
BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 12/9–12/11

BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 12/9–12/11

A Talib Kweli concert, holiday maker markets, a Frosty 5K, a Papi Juice party and more Brooklyn events.