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Long Lines At Polling Places Persist On Day 6 Of Early Voting In New York City

Long lines at polling sites persist on day six of early voting in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling for changes , while the Board of Elections continued to ignore our questions, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reported Thursday.

Oct 30, 2020 9:49 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Dems Violated the Law by Postponing Organizational Meeting, Judge Finds

The Kings County Democratic Party indefinitely postponed its annual organizational meeting in September rather than moving it online

Oct 29, 2020 3:39 PM Read more >

The Top 7 Things You Can Do While Waiting in Line to Vote

Long lines are annoying, there's no two ways about it. But getting to the polls is worth every second, so BK Reader is here with some hot tips to get you through...

Oct 29, 2020 12:56 PM Read more >

Community Arts Organization 'The Laundromat Project' Moves to Bed-Stuy

The non-profit known for supporting artists of color has signed a 10-year lease on Fulton Street

Oct 29, 2020 10:24 AM Read more >

Small Businesses Hopeful Open Storefronts Will Help Keep Holiday Shopping Local

The Mayor announced today that he would be expanding allowances for New York City's non-restaurant businesses.

Oct 29, 2020 9:43 AM Read more >

Helping New Yorkers Fight Food Waste One Surprise Bag at a Time

New app Too Good To Go is helping New Yorkers reduce their impact on the environment by pairing them with local restaurants to reduce food waste

Oct 28, 2020 4:14 PM Read more >

Thousands More NYC Children in NYCHA Apartments Face Lead Paint Exposure Than Previously Stated

In 2018, the housing authority said 3,000 New York City apartments where children under 6 lived were contaminated with lead paint. It turns out that number is far higher.

Oct 28, 2020 2:37 PM Read more >

Obstacles to Voting: Six Essential Reads on the Challenges of Election 2020

The U.S. has held elections in worse times than now, during the Civil War for example but this year brings daunting challenges to voting.

Oct 28, 2020 11:53 AM Read more >

Black-Owned Brooklyn Restaurants Win $25k Each Thanks to Customer Support

The restaurants were recipients of Discover's $5 million pledge to support Black-owned restaurants amidst the pandemic

Oct 28, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Residents Have Had Enough Of Senseless Bloodshed On Brooklyn Streets

Violence in the borough has increased compared to last year. A one-year-old was murdered at a cookout in July. A 20-year-old tourist was killed by a stray bullet over the weekend. Residents have had enough.

Oct 28, 2020 9:26 AM Read more >