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The 411 on 441 Willoughby: Residents Rally to Protect 100-Yr-Old Bed-Stuy Mansion

Here's why lifelong Willoughby Avenue residents are mobilizing around a building deeply rooted in the area's history.

Dec 16, 2021 11:10 AM Read more >

The Community Says Goodbye to Michael ‘Mr. Mentor’ Thomas

The Brownsville community is mourning the death of Michael Thomas, known as Mr. Mentor, criminal justice advocate, community activist, and retired corrections officer. He died from prostate cancer on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.

Dec 16, 2021 7:04 AM Read more >

Elected Officials Urge Mayor to Cancel Tax Lien Sale at 11th Hour

The tax lien sale is slated to take place on Dec. 17 despite political and community opposition

Dec 15, 2021 7:04 PM Read more >

BK’s Vegan ‘Boxing Rabbi’ Launches Kosher Certification Businesses

The former champ is also making a comeback to the ring.

Dec 15, 2021 5:05 PM Read more >

Bushwick Community Meeting Shuts Down Early, As Tensions Erupt Over a 20-Story Luxury Development

After a rat appearance, and raised voices fighting to hear over the J train, a meeting between developers of a luxury tower and worried Bushwick residents abruptly was ended

Dec 15, 2021 2:01 PM Read more >

Latinos Make Up Almost 20% of Brooklyn’s Population: Report

NALEO Educational Fund has found that Latinos accounted for nearly two-thirds of New York’s population growth since 2010

Dec 15, 2021 9:22 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Deli Worker Shot and Killed During Attempted Robbery: Police

A worker at a Brooklyn deli was shot and killed during an attempted robbery at the shop Tuesday evening, police said. The deadly incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. inside the Flatbush Deli Corp.

Dec 15, 2021 7:04 AM Read more >

Have You Got a Great Idea to Make NYC a Better Place? Apply Now for the $200K David Prize

The David Prize awards five extraordinary New Yorkers with great ideas $200,000 each year with no strings attached

Dec 14, 2021 3:40 PM Read more >

VIDEO: 'Queen of Russian Drag' Headlines Queer Holiday Extravaganza in Bushwick

On Sunday, a holiday party and drag show at Three Dollar Bill became a first-of-its-kind safe space for Russian-speakers to celebrate their diversity and queerness in total freedom

Dec 14, 2021 10:52 AM Read more >

Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Strangling and Assaulting a Jewish Man in Brooklyn: Brooklyn DA

The 44-year-old man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for strangulation and assault as hate crimes for the unprovoked attack

Dec 14, 2021 10:47 AM Read more >