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Rep. Yvette Clarke and AG Letitia James to be Recognized in Shirley Chisholm Awards Night

The Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute will hold its inaugural SCCI Award Ceremony on Friday night

Nov 5, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Fort Greene/Clinton Hill

Overall, crime is down in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, but up in Brooklyn as a whole.

Nov 5, 2021 10:23 AM Read more >

City Kids Can Get $100 for COVID Vaccine Shots at Elementary Schools

New York City is extending its $100 vaccine incentive to young children getting vaccinated at school sites or city-run clinics, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.

Nov 5, 2021 8:04 AM Read more >

50 for the 50th: New Landmark Map Celebrates 50th Running of New York City Marathon

The New York City Marathon will be run for the 50th time this weekend, and new map is pointing out 50 landmarks across the course

Nov 4, 2021 1:08 PM Read more >

Brooklynites Sweep City Hall Elections in a Largely Snafu-Free Voting Day

Tuesdayâs election has packed City Hall with Brooklynites: mayor Eric Adams, public advocate Jumaane Williams, comptroller Brad Lander. In local elections for the City Council â" many reps were term limited out â" Democrats dominated in Brooklyn.

Nov 4, 2021 8:06 AM Read more >

New Brooklyn Mural Celebrates the Power of Saying 'No'

A giant new mural in Williamsburg features poetry and art celebrating the beauty of saying "no"

Nov 3, 2021 7:59 PM Read more >

As CDC Authorizes Vaccine for Kids, Barclays Offers 2 Free Nets Tickets to Those Vaccinated On-Site

Children ages 5-11 are now eligible for Pfizer's low-dose COVID-19 vaccine, beginning as soon as Thursday, November 4.

Nov 3, 2021 4:47 PM Read more >

Submit Your Dream Ice Cream Flavor to Benefit Local BK Nonprofits

If creating your dream ice cream to benefit your community nonprofits sounds too good to be true, we have some good news for you.

Nov 3, 2021 12:04 PM Read more >

Parade to Honor Brownsville and Bed-Stuy Veterans

The parade will march from Fulton Park to Sarotoga Ave. on Saturday

Nov 3, 2021 11:39 AM Read more >

Eric Adams Wins NYC Mayoral Election, Earning His Chance to Make History in Post-COVID Era

New Yorkers elected Eric Adams, a retired police captain, former state senator and two-term Brooklyn borough president, as the cityâs 110th mayor on Tuesday â" hoping he can lead a metropolis of 8.

Nov 3, 2021 8:07 AM Read more >