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Mayor Adams Wants Police to Involuntarily Hospitalize People with Mental Illness ... Brooklynite Public Advocate has Questions

Mayor Adams Wants Police to Involuntarily Hospitalize People with Mental Illness ... Brooklynite Public Advocate has Questions

In a letter to the Adams administration, Williams raised several questions in regards to the implementation plan, level of investment and intentions of the initiative.
BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 12/2–12/4

BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 12/2–12/4

Holiday markets and tree lighting, a dance competition, bird watching, a talk from a member of the Exonerated Five and more Brooklyn events.
Op-Ed: New York’s Communities of Color Need Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

Op-Ed: New York’s Communities of Color Need Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

By Khari Edwards Most of the current New York cannabis conversation centers around the budding adult-use market and when the first dispensary will open.
Mayor Announces Opening of Satellite Asylum Seeker Resource Sites in Brooklyn

Mayor Announces Opening of Satellite Asylum Seeker Resource Sites in Brooklyn

Eight satellite asylum resource navigation sites will provide range of services throughout New York City.
Construction Wraps on the $81 Mil Brownsville Affordable Housing Complex: Vital Brookdale

Construction Wraps on the $81 Mil Brownsville Affordable Housing Complex: Vital Brookdale

Construction of the $82 million, 160-unit affordable housing complex in Brownsville is now complete.
Brooklyn's in the House! Without a Doubt: Hakeem Jeffries Elected as House Democratic Leader

Brooklyn's in the House! Without a Doubt: Hakeem Jeffries Elected as House Democratic Leader

Hakeem Jeffries, who represents Brooklyn's eighth congressional district, makes history as the first Black speaker of the House.
Holiday Marketplace Opens in Bed-Stuy

Holiday Marketplace Opens in Bed-Stuy

The Winter Wonderland Holiday Marketplace is offering free, family friendly activities throughout the holiday season.
Carpenter Unions Donate 2,500 Turkeys to Local Families

Carpenter Unions Donate 2,500 Turkeys to Local Families

Throughout the month of November, the carpenter unions of New York City coordinated 18 turkey donations events across the city.
BPL's Cultural Ambassadors Invite You to Immerse Yourself in BK's Diversity and Nou Pap Bliye (Never Forget) Your Heritage

BPL's Cultural Ambassadors Invite You to Immerse Yourself in BK's Diversity and Nou Pap Bliye (Never Forget) Your Heritage

The Heritage Ambassador Program creates connections through storytelling, community conversation and other immersive activities.
Brooklyn NYCHA Residents Have a New Pathway to Becoming Homeowners

Brooklyn NYCHA Residents Have a New Pathway to Becoming Homeowners

NYCHA has partnered with local agencies to renovate 18 homes and make them available to public housing residents.