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Eric Adams Wins NYC Mayoral Election, Earning His Chance to Make History in Post-COVID Era

Eric Adams Wins NYC Mayoral Election, Earning His Chance to Make History in Post-COVID Era

New Yorkers elected Eric Adams, a retired police captain, former state senator and two-term Brooklyn borough president, as the city’s 110th mayor on Tuesday â€" hoping he can lead a metropolis of 8.

Eric Adams Elected Mayor of New York City

Eric Adams will take office as the city’s second Black mayor. Reynoso becomes the new BP; while Brooklyn candidates Gutierrez, Hudson, Nurse and Ossé snag first-time wins in the City Council.
Meet the Bed-Stuy Girl Scout Disrupting Stigma Around Black Mental Health

Meet the Bed-Stuy Girl Scout Disrupting Stigma Around Black Mental Health

Madison Garrett, a Girl Scout from Troop 2261 in Bed-Stuy, has been named the 2021 Future Woman of Distinction by Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
‘James Brown in a Mosh Pit:’ Brooklyn Band Rebelmatic Enthralls in Free Concert

‘James Brown in a Mosh Pit:’ Brooklyn Band Rebelmatic Enthralls in Free Concert

Brooklyn-based band Rebelmatic — with its marked versatility and powerful messaging — was the highlight of a recent free concert in Tompkins Square Park.
57 Elected Officials Across New York Urge City to Delay Upcoming Tax Lien Sale

57 Elected Officials Across New York Urge City to Delay Upcoming Tax Lien Sale

Despite community and political opposition, the tax lien sale is slated for Dec.
Mourners Demand ‘Justice’ at Wake of Abused NYC 7-Year-Old Julissia Batties

Mourners Demand ‘Justice’ at Wake of Abused NYC 7-Year-Old Julissia Batties

Heartbroken relatives of the 7-year-old girl killed while visiting her mother’s Bronx home over the summer demanded “justice” Monday night as the child was finally laid to rest .
Brooklyn Nets Unveils 2021-22 Limited Edition Nike NBA City Uniform

Brooklyn Nets Unveils 2021-22 Limited Edition Nike NBA City Uniform

The new look blends elements from throughout the franchise’s 75 year history
PHOTOS: Wheelchair Using Chiweenie Wins Top Spot in Fort Greene Doggie Dress Up Competition

PHOTOS: Wheelchair Using Chiweenie Wins Top Spot in Fort Greene Doggie Dress Up Competition

Fort Greene PUPS held its 23rd annual Great PUPkin parade on Sunday, where pups from across the city could showcase their finest looks.
New Film Celebrates Legacy of 'The East,' Bed-Stuy’s Historic Afrocentric Organization

New Film Celebrates Legacy of 'The East,' Bed-Stuy’s Historic Afrocentric Organization

'The Sun Rises in the East' chronicles how the 1970s organization planted the seeds of Black pride in the community.
NYCHA Workers Covered Up Signs of Mold to Skirt Cleanup, Probe Shows

NYCHA Workers Covered Up Signs of Mold to Skirt Cleanup, Probe Shows

For New York City’s 400,000 public housing residents, moisture building up in bathrooms is an enemy that spawns toxic mold and must be vanquished. But NYCHA staff can’t keep up with the demand for repairs.