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History Tells Us That a Contested Election Won't Destroy American Democracy

Trump falsely declared a win in the early hours of Nov. 4, 2020, the day after the US election, as ballot counting continued in Pennsylvania and other battleground states.

Nov 5, 2020 10:23 AM Read more >

Mr. Infrastructure: 11 NYC Projects a Biden Administration Should Fund

After four years as a running joke, the origin of "infrastructure week" feels like a distant memory.

Nov 5, 2020 9:58 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Elected Officials Denounce Trumps Premature Victory Claim, Demand Complete Vote Count

In a too close to call presidential race, they believe Joe Biden is on course for an election win.

Nov 4, 2020 5:24 PM Read more >

Applications Open for Minority-Owned Small Business Relief Fund

Brooklyn small businesses can apply for $10,000 grants through Local Initiatives Support Corporations Relief and Recovery Fund

Nov 4, 2020 1:32 PM Read more >

Bushwick Gets a New Community Art Hub

The arts hub has studios dedicated to visual art, music production, dance and photography

Nov 4, 2020 10:41 AM Read more >

Photos: Brooklyn Voters Watch Anxiously as Election Results Trickle in

At Starr Bar in Bushwick, NY State Senator Julia Salazar joined community members and leaders as she was elected for a second term.

Nov 4, 2020 6:32 AM Read more >

Nicole Malliotakis Declares Victory Over Max Rose for 11th Congressional District

Republican Nicole Malliotakis has declared victory over Democratic incumbent Max Rose in the contentious congressional race in Staten Island and southern Brooklyn's 11th District.

Nov 4, 2020 6:31 AM Read more >

Still No Clear Winner in Too-Close-to-Call Presidential Election

As of Wednesday morning, both presidential candidates still have viable paths to victory and there are still millions of votes to be counted.

Nov 4, 2020 6:29 AM Read more >

Election Results in: Brooklyn Incumbents Sweep in Local Races

The results are in from yesterdays general election for U.S. rep and state senate and assembly races ... and there were no surprises

Nov 4, 2020 6:10 AM Read more >

Join Us HERE on Election Day for Live Updates on Local and Presidential Races

BK Reader will be running live updates on the 2020 Elections between noon and 10:00pm

Nov 3, 2020 11:57 AM Read more >