News - BKReader

With Closure of Crown Heights Supermarket, Farmstand Hopes to Alleviate Loss of Fresh Food

The farmstand is open on Fridays and is accompanied by a mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccination van

Oct 27, 2021 12:02 PM Read more >

COVID Vaccines Are Coming For Kids Aged 5-11. Here’s What New Yorkers Need To Know.

Children ages 5 to 11 will likely be able to get their COVID-19 shots next month after an advisory committee to the Food and Drug Administration voted in favor of authorizing the Pfizer vaccine for all children in this age group on Tuesday.

Oct 27, 2021 7:49 AM Read more >

One Brooklyn Health Celebrates Breast Cancer Warriors with Glam Day

Each honoree received a back massage, a trophy, treats, fabulous clothes and wigs, and a chance to strut their stuff.

Oct 26, 2021 6:14 PM Read more >

Youth Justice Network Is Using Art for Rehab for Teens Coming From Rikers Island

The organization’s art program has started painting largescale murals of historic figures to inspire young people coming home from prison

Oct 26, 2021 11:47 AM Read more >

NYPD Police Union Files Lawsuit Against COVID Vaccine Mandate

Police Benevolent Association lawyers filed a lawsuit in Staten Island court to halt the mandate scheduled to take effect Friday.

Oct 26, 2021 8:04 AM Read more >

After Weathering Noise Complaints, Downpours, Crown Heights Marching Band Finally Gets a Place to Call Home

BU Marching Band finally has a home, after battling noise complaints and rain while practicing outdoors for the Met Gala and other top events

Oct 25, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

East NY Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Killing His Brother: Brooklyn DA

An East New York man has been sentenced for the fatal 2018 shooting

Oct 25, 2021 5:04 PM Read more >

20 Brooklyn Nonprofit Finalists Selected for $100K SPARK Prize

Brooklyn Community Foundation’s SPARK Prize has returned for 2021 to honor nonprofits that have sparked changed across Brooklyn

Oct 25, 2021 4:19 PM Read more >

Federal Govt. to Investigate North BK Pipeline Approval Process

The U.S. EPA has said it will investigate the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s actions in approving National Grid’s Brooklyn natural gas pipeline

Oct 25, 2021 1:22 PM Read more >

Group Protesting Vaccine Mandate Shows Kyrie Irving Support Ahead of Brooklyn Nets' Home Opener

A group of protesters gathered outside Barclays Center waving flags and signs while chanting, "No vaccine mandate, stand with Kyrie" before the Brooklyn Nets lost their home opener to Charlotte Hornets 111-95 on Sunday.

Oct 25, 2021 8:04 AM Read more >