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More than 80 Holocaust Survivors Vaccinated Against COVID-19 in Their Brooklyn Homes

UJA-Federation of New York saw a need in the community and immediately stepped up to serve some of our most vulnerable seniors

Apr 23, 2021 3:49 PM Read more >

Vaccine Update in Brooklyn

More than 3 million New York City residents have now had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine

Apr 23, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >

Robert Cornegy: The Borough President Job Isnt Ceremonial But Requires Expertise

The City Councilman makes his case to help Brooklyn recover from the pandemic.

Apr 23, 2021 10:53 AM Read more >

Food Festival Set To Start At Honey's

With temperatures slowly on the rise, the city and East Williamsburg's first meadery is set to host a massive block party this weekend.

Apr 23, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Curbside Composting to Return to NYC, But Concerns Remain About Environmental Justice

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that city would relaunch and expand its curbside composting program after it was cut in last years budget

Apr 22, 2021 5:58 PM Read more >

Porch Pirates Beware, BK's Citibins Are Here to Keep Parcels Safe

The Brooklyn-based manufacturer has used its bins for garbage, recycling, and now packages.

Apr 22, 2021 2:59 PM Read more >

Young Mother Shackled During Labor by 75th Precinct Officers Gets $750,000 in Settlement With NYPD

The new mother was arrested on a 13-month old minor, later-dismissed charge when she was two days past her due date

Apr 22, 2021 12:13 PM Read more >

Brooklyn's Street Names Come to Life in New Book

A new book tells the stories behind NYC street names, and reveals many surprising and little-known tales from Brooklyn

Apr 22, 2021 10:02 AM Read more >

With Solar Panels on NYCHA Roofs, Initiative Looks to Give Energy Savings to Low-Income New Yorkers

A new initiative seeks to give some low-income New Yorkers access to renewable energy, saving them a few bucks in the process. And it's making use of public housing roofs to do it.

Apr 22, 2021 9:19 AM Read more >

East Flatbush Middle School Takes Top Spot in Statewide Chess Championship

Success Academy East Flatbush Middle School claimed first place in the 53rd New York State Scholastic Chess Championships over the weekend

Apr 21, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >