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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

Oct 29, 2021 6:42 PM Read more >

'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

Oct 29, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

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.

Oct 29, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Flatbush and East Flatbush

Crime is up in Flatbush and East Flatbush, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Oct 29, 2021 12:29 PM Read more >

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

Oct 29, 2021 11:56 AM Read more >

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

Oct 29, 2021 10:33 AM Read more >

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.

Oct 29, 2021 8:04 AM Read more >

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

Oct 28, 2021 5:51 PM Read more >

AG Letitia James Expected to Announce Gubernatorial Bid in Coming Days

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

Oct 28, 2021 1:43 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Excitement Fills Bedford Union Armory as Major Owens Community Center Officially Opens

The new health and wellness center was officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by a number of community and political stakeholders

Oct 28, 2021 12:04 PM Read more >