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One Brooklyn Health Celebrates Breast Cancer Warriors with Glam Day

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

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
NYPD Police Union Files Lawsuit Against COVID Vaccine Mandate

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

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

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

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

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

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.
City Responds After 3 BK Community Boards Demand Fix for Potholed, Dangerous Broadway

City Responds After 3 BK Community Boards Demand Fix for Potholed, Dangerous Broadway

This is the second in a two-part series looking at why Broadway, a main Brooklyn thoroughfare, is in such dismal condition. In part two, we hear from the DOT as the community boards double down on their call to have it fixed.
How Love, Art and Her UPS Driver Got Bushwick Artist Allie Olson Through Breast Cancer Treatment

How Love, Art and Her UPS Driver Got Bushwick Artist Allie Olson Through Breast Cancer Treatment

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Allie Olson tells us about the power of community, gratitude, art and the viral friendship with her UPS driver.