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As Food Insecurity Surges, Local Non-Profit Creates Bushwick Community Fridge to be Operated by Workers with Disabilities

As Food Insecurity Surges, Local Non-Profit Creates Bushwick Community Fridge to be Operated by Workers with Disabilities

A new community fridge project will supply local residents with fresh produce three times a week.
Arkansas Man Charged With Allegedly Trafficking Firearms Across Brooklyn

Arkansas Man Charged With Allegedly Trafficking Firearms Across Brooklyn

In total, 13 firearms were recovered by the NYPD across the five boroughs, including eight from Brooklyn.
Racial Justice Leaders at Medgar Evers College Lay Out Why Brooklyn's Black Youth Vote is so 'Urgent'

Racial Justice Leaders at Medgar Evers College Lay Out Why Brooklyn's Black Youth Vote is so 'Urgent'

The Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College is running a campaign to educate young Black voters why it is so important to vote — and to vote on 3 new racial justice ballot initiatives — in the 2022 midterms elections.

BK Property Owner is Getting Sued for Tricking 20 Immigrant Families Out of $5M

Steven Wu illegally sold fake condo units and stole more than $5 million from at least 20 Chinese immigrant families. Now, he's getting sued by Attorney General Letitia James.
Born in Brooklyn: BP Reynoso Takes on Maternal Health in BK, with a Donation of 500 ‘Baby Boxes’

Born in Brooklyn: BP Reynoso Takes on Maternal Health in BK, with a Donation of 500 ‘Baby Boxes’

Brooklyn's borough president announced the latest in a series of investments focused on addressing the racial disparities in maternal healthcare.
First Ever 'Know Your Rights' Training Series Educates Red Hook Teens on Responding to Police Misconduct

First Ever 'Know Your Rights' Training Series Educates Red Hook Teens on Responding to Police Misconduct

The training series teaches Red Hook youth about the rights that New York citizens have, as well as how to protect themselves when faced with illegal police search situations and other acts of police misconduct.

Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife Just Gave $11 Million to Brooklyn Public Charter Schools

The Brooklyn-based charter school network will use this generous donation to build new school facilities in Brownsville, Flatbush and Cypress Hills.
An Abandoned Church in Flatbush to Become a Creative Hub, Performance Venue

An Abandoned Church in Flatbush to Become a Creative Hub, Performance Venue

An abandoned church located at 494 East 23rd St. will soon become home to a curated community for creators.
Maimonides Health Airlifted a New MRI Machine into Midwood Hospital Following Expansion Announcement

Maimonides Health Airlifted a New MRI Machine into Midwood Hospital Following Expansion Announcement

Among the hospital's announced improvements are a new MRI machine and an expansion to its Emergency Department.
Photos: BK Comes Out Weird and Wonderful for Elsewhere's 5-Year Anniversary Halloween Bash

Photos: BK Comes Out Weird and Wonderful for Elsewhere's 5-Year Anniversary Halloween Bash

Bushwick venue Elsewhere held its annual Halloween bash this Monday, featuring Grammy-winning producer Mura Masa, while also celebrating its five-year anniversary.