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'Way Past Due:' Brooklyn Reacts to Historic Marijuana Vote in House of Representatives

'Way Past Due:' Brooklyn Reacts to Historic Marijuana Vote in House of Representatives

The act would expunge federal marijuana convictions and look to make sure marijuana licenses were fairly distributed
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Tax Lien Auction Must Be Eliminated, AG Urges Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council

Tax Lien Auction Must Be Eliminated, AG Urges Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council

Attorney General Letitia James is urging the mayor and City Council to reform the city’s annual Tax Lien sale
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Brooklyn-Born Cardiologist Directs and Stars in Frank Sinatra Film

Brooklyn-Born Cardiologist Directs and Stars in Frank Sinatra Film

Rico Simonini's directorial debut Frank and Ava is now streaming, as the cardiologist keeps fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Art Gallery Focused on Artists’ First Shows Opens in DUMBO

New Art Gallery Focused on Artists’ First Shows Opens in DUMBO

Higher Pictures Generation has opened a street level exhibition space at 16 Main St
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‘An Angel on Earth’: Heartbroken Brooklyn Family Mourns Loss of Their Matriarch to Hit-and-Run Driver

‘An Angel on Earth’: Heartbroken Brooklyn Family Mourns Loss of Their Matriarch to Hit-and-Run Driver

She was the glue connecting three generations of her family, forever quick with a kind word or a helping hand.
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The Clinton Hill Cafe Where You Pay What You Can Afford

The Clinton Hill Cafe Where You Pay What You Can Afford

The suggested donation is $5, but if you can't afford it, you're welcome to eat for free
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Brooklyn Restaurateurs “Ready to Give Up” With New Indoor Dining Ban

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday indoor dining would be banned in New York City starting Monday
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Documentary Chronicles Filmmaker’s Coronavirus Mission to Help the Homeless

Once homeless in Brooklyn, Eric “Protein” Moseley now uses filmmaking as an advocacy tool.
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Brownsville Mom Named 2020 Robin Hood 'Hero of New York'

Brownsville Mom Named 2020 Robin Hood 'Hero of New York'

Athenia Rodney stepped up for Brownsville when the pandemic hit, and in return, Brownsville stepped up for her when she needed it most
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Will Your NYC School Offer 5 Days a Week of In-Person Classes? For Many Principals, Space and Staff Hurdles Persist

Will Your NYC School Offer 5 Days a Week of In-Person Classes? For Many Principals, Space and Staff Hurdles Persist

East Harlem mom Rosa Diaz was elated to learn that her 4-year-old son would be able to go to school in person five days a week. For months, he has been attending in-person classes at P.S.
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