Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Supporting BK Small Businesses Is Vital to New York’s Recovery, Governor Tells Brooklyn Leaders

The success of Brooklyn’s small businesses is key to New York’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery and the state government will do everything it can to support them, Governor Kathy Hochul reiterated at Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and

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

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

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

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

The former champ is also making a comeback to the ring.
Bushwick Community Meeting Shuts Down Early, As Tensions Erupt Over a 20-Story Luxury Development

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

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
Brooklyn Deli Worker Shot and Killed During Attempted Robbery: Police

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

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

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