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Brooklyn Has Spoken With New Ice Cream Flavor to Benefit Local Nonprofits

Brooklyn Has Spoken With New Ice Cream Flavor to Benefit Local Nonprofits

The new flavor was picked by Brooklyn residents and created by ice cream company The Social
Brooklyn Theater Company Opens New Love Story Starring Actors With Autism, Disabilities

Brooklyn Theater Company Opens New Love Story Starring Actors With Autism, Disabilities

EPIC Players centers actors with developmental disabilities, with the view to have its actors continue working in film and theater professionally.

Here Are 15 Brooklyn-Based Nonprofits to Support This Giving Tuesday

BK Reader has compiled a list of 15 of the many amazing nonprofits working for empowerment, equality and justice in our borough
Teenager Clings to Life After Being Shot at Brooklyn Deli

Teenager Clings to Life After Being Shot at Brooklyn Deli

An 18-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot in the head at a Brooklyn deli on Saturday night, police reported. Law enforcement sources said the incident happened at about 6:05 p.m. on Nov.

BK Reader Staff Picks for Small Businesses to Support This Small Biz Saturday

This weekend is all about supporting our borough's small businesses, and it couldn't be more important to do so after the almost two years of COVID-19 losses they've endured.
After 30 Years, Brooklyn Man Tells Story of Surviving the 'Perfect Storm' in Ship from BK to Bermuda

After 30 Years, Brooklyn Man Tells Story of Surviving the 'Perfect Storm' in Ship from BK to Bermuda

Thirty years ago, Nelson Simon accepted an invitation to help sail a ship to Bermuda, despite having little sailing experience. The ship ended up in what would later become known as the "Perfect Storm."
The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

Overall, crime is down in Bushwick, but up in Brooklyn as a whole.
Upcycled Christmas Tree to Bring Joy and Inspiration to Flatbush This Holiday Season

Upcycled Christmas Tree to Bring Joy and Inspiration to Flatbush This Holiday Season

Artist Hong Wu wants her sustainably designed Christmas tree to inspire people to spread joy and kindness, and show appreciation to their own communities these holidays
NY COVID latest: Friday, November 26, 2021

NY COVID latest: Friday, November 26, 2021

Find the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic in New York state and New York City, including data on positive cases and other indicators, and information from local officials.
Brooklyn’s Center for Black Literature Calling for Papers for National Writers Conference

Brooklyn’s Center for Black Literature Calling for Papers for National Writers Conference

The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College will present the 16th National Black Writers Conference early next year