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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Pays $200 in Property Taxes Thanks to Sweetheart Subsidy Law

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Pays $200 in Property Taxes Thanks to Sweetheart Subsidy Law

Brooklyn Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, a potential replacement for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, already lives in a “People’s House” — that’s heavily subsidized by taxpayers.
Massive Interactive Art Piece Inspired by Pools of Moonlight Comes to BK

Massive Interactive Art Piece Inspired by Pools of Moonlight Comes to BK

The massive piece by Jen Lewin opening at Industry City mirrors pools of water made by the outgoing tide, lit up by the moonlight.

The Week in COVID-19 (01/24/21): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

COVID-19 rates have decreased across the city and state, showing positive signs New York has passed its Omicron surge
Brooklyn, Here Are 5 Local Art Galleries to Support Today

Brooklyn, Here Are 5 Local Art Galleries to Support Today

BK Reader has pulled together a list of some of the many Brooklyn galleries displaying diverse works and offering engaging experiences for locals this season
Man Who Stole and Crashed School Bus in BK, Injuring Drivers, Has Been Indicted: District Attorney

Man Who Stole and Crashed School Bus in BK, Injuring Drivers, Has Been Indicted: District Attorney

The man has been indicted for attempted assault, reckless endangerment, grand larceny and other charges related to December incident
Attacker Slugs Man in Hassidic Clothing in Brooklyn

Attacker Slugs Man in Hassidic Clothing in Brooklyn

An attacker punched a 21-year-old man in the nose in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime, officials said Sunday.
Teen Shot in Back of Head Among 3 Injured After Gunman Opens Fire on Car in Brooklyn

Teen Shot in Back of Head Among 3 Injured After Gunman Opens Fire on Car in Brooklyn

Three people, including two teenagers, were injured when a gunman opened fire on the car they were sitting in early Sunday in Brooklyn.
Interborough Express Plows Through Past Opposition to Rail Line Reactivation

Interborough Express Plows Through Past Opposition to Rail Line Reactivation

The presidents of Brooklyn and Queens have linked up behind Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to bring public transit service to an underused freight line in the heart of their boroughs — but not every official on the 14-mile route is cheering.
Hundreds of Rikers Island correction officers caught abusing sick leave policies during COVID staffing crisis: ‘Just completely dysfunctional’

Hundreds of Rikers Island correction officers caught abusing sick leave policies during COVID staffing crisis: ‘Just completely dysfunctional’

As hundreds of Rikers Island correction officers took sick leave last year, coronavirus raged, detainees died, officers who did show for work pulled double and triple shifts, and elected officials called working and living conditions at the island’s

Brooklyn, These 3 Masks Will Give You the Most Protection Against COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its guidance on masks, saying that cloth masks provide the least protection from COVID-19