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Politicians Join Activists in Fight Against Cross-Brooklyn Gas Pipeline

The North Brooklyn pipeline, which will carry fracked natural gas through a number of Brooklyn neighborhoods, is facing rising opposition from community members and city leaders.
7 Tips for Staying Safe as COVID-19 Cases Rise and Colder Weather Heightens the Risk

7 Tips for Staying Safe as COVID-19 Cases Rise and Colder Weather Heightens the Risk

Simple steps like wearing a face mask can lower the risk of getting COVID-19 for the wearers and those around them
NYC Students in Homeless Shelters Still Can’t Get on the Internet Even After City Switches Cellular Providers: Advocates

NYC Students in Homeless Shelters Still Can’t Get on the Internet Even After City Switches Cellular Providers: Advocates

New York City officials are trying every trick in the book to improve internet access for students living in homeless shelters — except equipping the buildings with working WiFi.
New Legislation Looks to Get Tough on NYC’s ‘Worst Landlords’

New Legislation Looks to Get Tough on NYC’s ‘Worst Landlords’

NYC Public Advocate introduces bills to crack down on city's most negligent landlords
Video: Kings County Tennis League Celebrates 10 Years of Giving Brooklyn Kids a Shot at Tennis

Video: Kings County Tennis League Celebrates 10 Years of Giving Brooklyn Kids a Shot at Tennis

The organization is holding a virtual benefit and celebration this Thursday to mark its ten year anniversary

Brooklyn Nets to Wear Retro, Tie-Dye Uniform for Upcoming NBA Season

Team appeals to New Jersey pride in a Kyrie Irving promotional video for the new fit
Brooklyn Free School Looks to Sell Clinton Hill Building Due to Financial Difficulties

Brooklyn Free School Looks to Sell Clinton Hill Building Due to Financial Difficulties

Clinton Hill private school Brooklyn Free School is selling its building on Clinton Avenue and looking for a new home due to financial difficulties amid COVID-19, according to the education facility's executive director.
Don’t Miss These Key Dates for This Year's General Election!

Don’t Miss These Key Dates for This Year's General Election!

The 2020 general election is getting closer by the day, here are the key dates to follow to make sure your vote makes it in on time.
Young Brownsville Chess Champ Wins $40K College Scholarship Award

Young Brownsville Chess Champ Wins $40K College Scholarship Award

Jessica Hyatt, 15, hopes to become the first African American female chess master
U.S. Attorney Moves in on Brooklyn D.A.’s Territory, Citing Crime Surge

U.S. Attorney Moves in on Brooklyn D.A.’s Territory, Citing Crime Surge

Federal authorities in New York have traditionally touted big organized crime and drug-trafficking cases, using powerful racketeering laws to arrest kingpins and dismantle criminal enterprises that drive violence.