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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.
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Brownsville High School Students Get Surprise Test From Visiting Senator

Brownsville High School Students Get Surprise Test From Visiting Senator

Students at Brooklyn Ascend High School were learning about term-limits in their history class Friday when State Senator Zellnor Myrie crashed their lesson with a few quiz questions
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'Proud Brooklynite' Attorney General Letitia James Announces Run for Governor

But she is already facing criticism for running after her investigation into sexual harrassment allegations against former Governor Andrew Cuomo led to his resignation
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The Classic Bodega Icebox Is Starting Conversations on Immigration, Human Rights in BK

The Classic Bodega Icebox Is Starting Conversations on Immigration, Human Rights in BK

The NO I.C.E BOX, a public art project using the classic bodega ice vending machine as a platform for immigration rights awareness, is coming soon to the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts.
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Flatbush and East Flatbush

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Flatbush and East Flatbush

Crime is up in Flatbush and East Flatbush, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Election Day Is Tuesday, Here's What You Need to Know

Election Day Is Tuesday, Here's What You Need to Know

BK Reader has compiled a guide of where and how to vote, and of who is running in our local races
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Man Convicted of Hate Crimes After Attacking Jewish Man in Flatbush: Brooklyn DA

Man Convicted of Hate Crimes After Attacking Jewish Man in Flatbush: Brooklyn DA

The Jewish man was attacked as he walked home from his synagogue in East Flatbush in 2018
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NYPD Data Shows Nearly 50% of Cops Are Unvaccinated in Some Precincts

NYPD Data Shows Nearly 50% of Cops Are Unvaccinated in Some Precincts

Internal NYPD data on vaccination rates includes arresting figures: some city neighborhoods are patrolled by a workforce that is nearly 50% unvaccinated.
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Nine Brooklyn Nonprofits Get $1.3M in Grants from New York Community Trust

Nine Brooklyn Nonprofits Get $1.3M in Grants from New York Community Trust

The Brooklyn nonprofits are amongst 71 that were awarded $9.5 million from the trust
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AG Letitia James Expected to Announce Gubernatorial Bid in Coming Days

Three sources close to James confirmed the plans to The Associated Press
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