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Veterans Support Services Saved My Life

New York City has taken homelessness prevention for veterans seriously, and it shows.

Jun 2, 2021 10:19 AM Read more >

E-Bike Crash That Killed Queens Woman Sparks Calls To Add More Safety Measures To Protect Pedestrians On NYC Streets

The life of a beloved Queens real estate broker was cut short after she was struck by an e-bike while walking to get dinner.

Jun 2, 2021 9:27 AM Read more >

New Legislation to Increase Rental Vouchers Gives Hope to Homeless New Yorkers

The passage of Intro 146 will significantly increase the CityFHEPS rental assistance program, potentially making over 70,000 new apartments accessible to voucher holders.

Jun 1, 2021 3:26 PM Read more >

Seven Brooklyn Groups Granted $1,000 to Give Their Blocks Some Loving

The Mayors Fund to Advance New York City and NYC Service announced 13 Love Your Block grant recipients for 2021

Jun 1, 2021 12:28 PM Read more >

Local Artist Documents Historic Bed-Stuy Mosque in New Film

Aisha Amin is a filmmaker and native New Yorker whose work is inspired by Masjid At-Taqwa, a historic Brooklyn mosque.

Jun 1, 2021 11:42 AM Read more >

North Brooklyn Pipeline Opponents Announce National Grid Gas Bill Strike

Opponents of the North Brooklyn Pipeline are encouraging people to withhold $66 of their gas bills - the amount National Grid is estimated to be hoping to charge ratepayers for the pipeline

Jun 1, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

Fight for Battleground Areas Underway in Mayors Race, As New Voting System Upends Norms

The weather is warmer, the pandemic restrictions are looser and New York City's mayoral hopefuls have wasted no time closing their Zoom screens and hitting the streets to reach voters in person for the home stretch of the race.

Jun 1, 2021 8:45 AM Read more >

Where to Say Thanks: Visit a New York City War Memorial

Memorial Day is not Veterans Day. Today, we honor those who gave what Abraham Lincoln called "the last full measure of devotion," their very lives, in defense of their nation.

May 31, 2021 10:05 AM Read more >

Clinton Hill Comedian Hollie Harper Gets Her Own Version of Letterman on BRIC TV

Hella Late! With Hollie Harper is about to bring Black woman joy to your late night screens, thanks to BRIC

May 28, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

Crime is up in Prospect Heights and Brooklyn as a whole.

May 28, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >