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Adnan Syed Is Innocent: Myth of the Model Minority

By Anika Ahmed Has anyone ever incorrectly accused you of doing something wrong, like misplacing the car keys or cheating on your math homework? Now imagine being accused of something much more serious, like the murder of your ex-girlfriend.

Jul 26, 2020 10:31 PM Read more >

Despite Social Distancing, 'The Bed-Stuy Social Photo Club' Lives On

Brooklyn-based artist Hidemi Takagi's latest work features photos of her Bed-Stuy neighbors.

Jul 24, 2020 6:22 PM Read more >

New York-Based Musician Akil B. Strange premieres newest single

The single, Avenue, drops today along with a new music video for his song, Acid Flashbacks.

Jul 24, 2020 2:17 PM Read more >

Jabari Brisport Will Be the First Openly Queer Politician of Color in NYs Legislature

Brisport declared victory over Assembly Member Tremaine Wright in the Senates 25th District

Jul 24, 2020 12:12 PM Read more >

Mayor De Blasio Says Delay In Coronavirus Test Results Should Be Resolved: Getting Much Better

New York City now has the capacity to complete 50,000 coronavirus tests a day, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. "This is the number we've been wanting to get to for quite a while," he said. "We'll now have that capacity.

Jul 24, 2020 9:21 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Prison Dancers Linked to 'Sex Cult' NXIVM Start Social Justice Organization

Friends of convicted sex trafficker Keith Raniere dance outside of a Brooklyn federal prison, campaigning for prison reform

Jul 23, 2020 2:48 PM Read more >

Brownsville Rapper K Goddess Gives Back to Her Community Amid COVID-19

During the pandemic, the Brownsville rapper donated Pampers, wipes and over $30,000 to those in need

Jul 23, 2020 2:21 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Student Gets MLB Stars Singing in a Virtual Rendition of a Baseball Classic

Music student Harrison Sheckler gathered 200 people to sing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' in a virtual choir

Jul 23, 2020 12:13 PM Read more >

Democratic Socialist Phara Souffrant Forrest Claims Victory in 57th State Assembly District

Forrest declared victory over incumbent Assembly Member Walter Mosley

Jul 23, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

Facade Collapse From Brooklyn Supermarket Leaves One Man Injured

One man was injured when hundreds of pounds of concrete facade collapsed off of a Brooklyn supermarket on Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.

Jul 23, 2020 9:53 AM Read more >