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Roller Derby Brings Diverse Brooklynites Together for Competitive Community-Building

Roller Derby Brings Diverse Brooklynites Together for Competitive Community-Building

“Queens of Pain,” a new documentary widely based in Brooklyn, explores the power of roller derby athletes as they compete across the five boroughs.
New Netflix Doc Charts Bed-Stuy Sisters' Coming-of-Age, From Homeless Shelter to Junior Olympics and Beyond

New Netflix Doc Charts Bed-Stuy Sisters' Coming-of-Age, From Homeless Shelter to Junior Olympics and Beyond

A powerful new Netflix coming of age documentary charts the stories of Bed-Stuy's Sheppard sisters
BK Reader Voter Guide to the 2021 City Council Elections

BK Reader Voter Guide to the 2021 City Council Elections

City Council candidates in BK Reader districts share their vision and platform for change.
The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

Overall, crime is up in Bushwick and in Brooklyn as a whole.
Little Caribbean to Get 'One Love Day' This Caribbean Heritage Month

Little Caribbean to Get 'One Love Day' This Caribbean Heritage Month

CaribBeing, along with local leaders, have designated June 17 a day to celebrate Brooklyn’s vibrant Caribbean community
‘Brooklyn Resists’ Explores the Borough’s History of Racial Protest

‘Brooklyn Resists’ Explores the Borough’s History of Racial Protest

The new multifaceted initiative uses exhibitions, new and crowdsourced collections, public programs, and performances to explore racial protest in Brooklyn
Black NYC Voters Helped Elect A Progressive Candidate For Mayor In 2013. Will They Now Back Eric Adams?

Black NYC Voters Helped Elect A Progressive Candidate For Mayor In 2013. Will They Now Back Eric Adams?

Sitting on the ledge of a playground in the St. Albans neighborhood of Queens, Gregg Vance had just overheard two adult basketball players say they weren't plugged into the mayoral race. "You don't know who's running?" he said in disbelief.
Early Voting Starts Saturday, But Some BK Voters Not Yet Tuned in to NYC Elections

Early Voting Starts Saturday, But Some BK Voters Not Yet Tuned in to NYC Elections

In on-the-street interviews with potential voters, few could identify candidates for mayor, borough president, or in their council district race.
New Music Venue 'Unlike Any Other' in the Country Coming Soon to Bushwick

New Music Venue 'Unlike Any Other' in the Country Coming Soon to Bushwick

New state-of-the-art music venue Brooklyn Made is currently under construction in Bushwick, with tickets going on sale this week
Where Does Eric Adams Live? Rivals Question His Residency and Ethics.

Where Does Eric Adams Live? Rivals Question His Residency and Ethics.

Eric Adams, who is considered the leading candidate for mayor of New York City, came under intense fire on Wednesday from Democratic rivals who questioned whether he lived in New Jersey or the city and cast doubt on his honesty. Mr.