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Local Leaders, Community Groups Rally at City Hall to Stop Tax Lien Sale

Brooklyn politicians and organizations joined this week’s rally at City Hall calling for Mayor Bill de Blasio to cancel the controversial sale

Nov 19, 2021 1:41 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bed-Stuy

Overall, crime is up in Bed-Stuy, but down in Brooklyn as a whole.

Nov 19, 2021 1:14 PM Read more >

Meet the Brooklyn Cheerleading Teams Bringing BK Swag to the National Stage

Brooklyn is the city of Biggie, not Bring It On, but these two local cheers teams are bringing Brooklyn to the world stage with their award-winning cheerleading and dance programs

Nov 19, 2021 10:28 AM Read more >

High-Tech Mushroom Farmers in Brooklyn Raise $25M with Vision for ‘the Future of Food'

The royal trumpet mushroom can grow in just two weeks to weigh more than a pound. Chop one up in a food processor and fry it with the right spice mix and the fungi can pack as much umami flavor as chorizo sausage.

Nov 19, 2021 7:08 AM Read more >

Self-Sustaining Terrariums Take Home $20K Top Prize at BK Library Biz Awards

TerrartNYC, a landscaping company dedicated to making self-sustaining terrariums, won Brooklyn Public Library’s 18th annual PowerUP! Business Plan Competition

Nov 18, 2021 6:26 PM Read more >

Stars of New York Dance Competition Returns for 12th Annual Celebration

This year’s celebration will honor the excellence and artistry of four New Yorkers transforming children’s lives through dance

Nov 18, 2021 3:05 PM Read more >

Legendary BK Musician Clive Davis Receives Key to the City

Mayor Bill de Blasio gave Davis the key, which is reserved for individuals whose service to the public and the common good rises to the highest level of achievement

Nov 18, 2021 11:59 AM Read more >

Tracy Morgan Came Home to Bed-Stuy to Hand Out Turkeys

The comedian and actor partnered with Food Bank For New York City for a turkey giveaway at Bed-Stuy’s Sumner Houses

Nov 18, 2021 11:22 AM Read more >

BK Pols Support New Housing Protections as End of Eviction Moratorium Nears

Housing Justice for All — which includes BK electeds and organizations — has released its legislative agenda seeking long-term solutions to the COVID-19 housing crisis

Nov 17, 2021 6:41 PM Read more >

Jumaane Williams Joins Race for Governor

The public advocate announced his run for the state’s top elected position this week

Nov 17, 2021 2:56 PM Read more >