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Little Caribbean to Get 'One Love Day' This Caribbean Heritage Month

Little Caribbean to Get 'One Love Day' This Caribbean Heritage Month

CaribBeing, along with local leaders, have designated June 17 a day to celebrate Brooklyn’s vibrant Caribbean community
‘Brooklyn Resists’ Explores the Borough’s History of Racial Protest

‘Brooklyn Resists’ Explores the Borough’s History of Racial Protest

The new multifaceted initiative uses exhibitions, new and crowdsourced collections, public programs, and performances to explore racial protest in Brooklyn
Black NYC Voters Helped Elect A Progressive Candidate For Mayor In 2013. Will They Now Back Eric Adams?

Black NYC Voters Helped Elect A Progressive Candidate For Mayor In 2013. Will They Now Back Eric Adams?

Sitting on the ledge of a playground in the St. Albans neighborhood of Queens, Gregg Vance had just overheard two adult basketball players say they weren't plugged into the mayoral race. "You don't know who's running?" he said in disbelief.
Early Voting Starts Saturday, But Some BK Voters Not Yet Tuned in to NYC Elections

Early Voting Starts Saturday, But Some BK Voters Not Yet Tuned in to NYC Elections

In on-the-street interviews with potential voters, few could identify candidates for mayor, borough president, or in their council district race.
New Music Venue 'Unlike Any Other' in the Country Coming Soon to Bushwick

New Music Venue 'Unlike Any Other' in the Country Coming Soon to Bushwick

New state-of-the-art music venue Brooklyn Made is currently under construction in Bushwick, with tickets going on sale this week
Where Does Eric Adams Live? Rivals Question His Residency and Ethics.

Where Does Eric Adams Live? Rivals Question His Residency and Ethics.

Eric Adams, who is considered the leading candidate for mayor of New York City, came under intense fire on Wednesday from Democratic rivals who questioned whether he lived in New Jersey or the city and cast doubt on his honesty. Mr.
Brooklyn Teen Charged After 5-Year-Old Girl Playing on East New York Sidewalk Shot in the Head

Brooklyn Teen Charged After 5-Year-Old Girl Playing on East New York Sidewalk Shot in the Head

The teenager allegedly fired six rounds at an unknown man walking across the street, hitting the girl’s head
BK Homeowners Could See Property Taxes Rise, But Current System Is 'Not Fair' Reform Commission Says

BK Homeowners Could See Property Taxes Rise, But Current System Is 'Not Fair' Reform Commission Says

After a year of taking a backseat to more immediate problems caused by COVID-19, property tax reform is back as one of the key issues facing New York City.
A Walking Tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Stories the Borough's First Martyrs

A Walking Tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Stories the Borough's First Martyrs

On May 8, the Fort Greene Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a walking tour highlighting the Prison Ship Martyrs.
Bill Aimed at Holding the Gun Industry Accountable Heads to Cuomo’s Desk

Bill Aimed at Holding the Gun Industry Accountable Heads to Cuomo’s Desk

The legislation pushed by BK Senator Zellnor Myrie has passed the State Assembly and Senate