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NYBeauty Suites: When One Door Closes, Another Opens

NYBeauty Suites: When One Door Closes, Another Opens

Johanne Brierre, a Co-Working Co-Collaborator, Holds Ribbon-Cutting for Beauty-Preneurs
CB14 Approves New Yeshiva for Autistic Students, Despite Traffic Concerns

CB14 Approves New Yeshiva for Autistic Students, Despite Traffic Concerns

The community voted in favor of a zoning change that would allow the 6-story school to be built in Kensington

As New York Rental Aid Program Ran Dry, Contractor Boasted of “38 Percent Margins”

The chief executive of the consulting firm running New York’s emergency rental assistance program told employees the company made “38 percent margins” on its contract with the state, triggering alarm among state officials, who called the chief execut
The Return of New York’s Most Notorious Cops

The Return of New York’s Most Notorious Cops

On September 29, 2019, Antonio Williams was waiting for a taxi outside the Edenwald Houses in the Bronx when a car quickly drove up to him and three men approached. He began to run and was pursued by two of the men.
Adams Anti-Gun Blueprint Puts ‘Cure Violence’ Groups Center Stage

Adams Anti-Gun Blueprint Puts ‘Cure Violence’ Groups Center Stage

Mayor Eric Adams on Monday unveiled a “blueprint” for stemming gun violence in New York City — calling to bolster police units, stiffen state laws and involve multiple agencies in addressing the crisis.
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