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Sounding the Alarm: The Flatlands Volunteer Ambulance Corps Needs Volunteers, Funds

Without new membership and increased funding, the survival of the Flatlands Volunteer Ambulance Corps is at stake.

Jan 24, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Op-Ed: The Future of Women’s Rights and Health

By Dr. Wilcox, Dr. Allen, Dr. Morse and Dr. Hayes, all physicians at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and NYC Health and Hospitals. January 22nd marked the 50 th anniversary of Roe v.

Jan 24, 2023 2:48 AM Read more >

Bed-Stuy's Restoration Plaza is Headed For A Long-Overdue Transformation

Bed-Stuy's Restoration Plaza plans to double its commercial and cultural office spaces, according to the Department of City Planning.

Jan 23, 2023 1:27 PM Read more >

Housing Advocates Criticize New, 1,000-Bed Migrant Shelter at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal

Hotels are a better choice for short-term housing, the advocates said.

Jan 23, 2023 1:16 PM Read more >

Construction to Begin for New, 200-Bed Transitional Housing Residence in Bed-Stuy

The new residence will provide 200 safe beds with on-site social services

Jan 23, 2023 11:18 AM Read more >

BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 1/20–1/22

A Lunar New Year prix fixe in Bushwick, a cacao ceremony in Williamsburg, a craft cocktail experience in Flatbush with a Netflix star and more Brooklyn events.

Jan 20, 2023 2:54 PM Read more >

How Slutty Vegan CEO Pinky Cole Created an Unfiltered, Plant-Based Empire

The Slutty Vegan franchise takes plant power to new heights, with a cookbook and a digital think tank that aims to turn entrepreneurs into moguls.

Jan 20, 2023 2:08 PM Read more >

A Long Island Man Who Stole a Bushwick Home Just Got Sentenced up to 10 Years in Prison

48-year-old Shavard Callaway was convicted of two counts of second-degree grand larceny and four counts of second-degree forgery, among others.

Jan 20, 2023 1:42 PM Read more >

Lunar New Year 2023: The Year of the Rabbit

2023 is the year of the rabbit, the first since 2011. The rabbit represents a pure heart, a quiet confidence and adaptability.

Jan 20, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

A Cat Will Take Over Your Life (And You Won't Mind)

Jim Niesen, artistic director of Irondale Ensemble Project in Fort Greene, shares his thoughts about a recent loss.

Jan 20, 2023 9:03 AM Read more >