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Brooklyn COVID-19 Update: Mandates in Effect, Cases Increase in Brownsville

Vaccine mandates are now in effect for public school and health care workers in New York. As of Oct. 1, Brooklyn had the lowest number of vaccinated health care workers in the city.
The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

Overall, crime is up in East New York, but down in Brooklyn as a whole.
BK Sees 'Most Alarming' Traffic Fatality Increase Of NYC: Study

BK Sees 'Most Alarming' Traffic Fatality Increase Of NYC: Study

In a record-breaking summer  for traffic deaths in New York City, no borough saw more of an increase than Brooklyn, according to a new study.
The Crunk Feminists Are Crushing Girlhood in Crown Heights

The Crunk Feminists Are Crushing Girlhood in Crown Heights

The new handbook on navigating adolescence for young Black and Brown girls and non-binary people quotes feminists from Audre Lorde to Cardi B.

Fight to Protect Flatbush African Burial Ground Gains Momentum at Borough Hall Rally

At a Borough Hall rally, the Flatbush African Burial Ground Coalition called on Mayor de Blasio and other city officials to halt construction on what they say is sacred land
Op-Ed: The New Major Owens Community Center Is the Solution to Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic in Our Community

Op-Ed: The New Major Owens Community Center Is the Solution to Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic in Our Community

'My parents had to drive me to white neighborhoods when I was growing up to experience what our children will have at the Armory.'
Largest Public Library System in U.S. Ends Late Fees in Push for Equity

Largest Public Library System in U.S. Ends Late Fees in Push for Equity

The largest public library system in the country is no longer charging late fees â€" and is clearing the books for those with outstanding debts.
BK Pols Demand End of 'Inhumane' Cash Bail as Rikers Bursts at the Seams

BK Pols Demand End of 'Inhumane' Cash Bail as Rikers Bursts at the Seams

14 legislators have published an open letter to New York City's District Attorneys, demanding they end cash bail amid a humanitarian crisis unfolding at Rikers Island prison complex
Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Center Is a Jewel for Crown Heights Community

Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Center Is a Jewel for Crown Heights Community

The recent tantrum politics have grabbed headlines, but for those of us who have been holding the developer accountable at every stage, we know the truth.
100 Tons of Donated Goods Shipped From Brooklyn to Haiti

100 Tons of Donated Goods Shipped From Brooklyn to Haiti

Brooklyn electeds joined the Office of the Mayor and the NYPD to send the goods via ship on Monday