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Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 112 Units in East New York, Starting at $331 a Month

An affordable housing lottery has opened for 112 units in a nine-story building under construction at 881 Erskine Street in East New York.
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Coffee No More, Bushwick’s Hearts Café Becomes Natural Wine Store With Community at the Core

Coffee No More, Bushwick’s Hearts Café Becomes Natural Wine Store With Community at the Core

The hole in the wall café pivoted during the pandemic, but has stayed true to its mission of serving the neighborhood what it wants.
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Innovation Keeps Brooklyn Chefs Going While Offering Diners a New and Authentic Eating Experience

Innovation Keeps Brooklyn Chefs Going While Offering Diners a New and Authentic Eating Experience

Pop-up restaurants and delivery services are being launched across the borough to sustain chefs during COVID-19, while giving a new outlet for their culinary skills.
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A Diversity Problem: Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Make No Progress in City Contracting

A Diversity Problem: Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Make No Progress in City Contracting

Annual report shows the majority of city agencies stagnated or declined in awarding contracts to M/WBEs
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City Council Members Demand Probe Into Animal Care Center After Post Exposé

City Council Members Demand Probe Into Animal Care Center After Post Exposé

Members of the City Council's Committee on Health said evidence of neglect at the Brooklyn Animal Care Center that was revealed by The Post is deeply disturbing and demands an immediate investigation .
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'Stop Selling Our Community,' Bushwick Leaders Plea, Call On Residents to Join Fight for Housing Preservation

'Stop Selling Our Community,' Bushwick Leaders Plea, Call On Residents to Join Fight for Housing Preservation

Bushwick community members gathered outside a mansion set for demolition to condemn city-backed development they say is pushing out longtime residents
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Jewish Philanthropic Organization Launches Social Services, Anti-Poverty Initiative Across New York

Jewish Philanthropic Organization Launches Social Services, Anti-Poverty Initiative Across New York

UJA-Federation of New York and partner organizations are bringing critical jobs training and social services to Brooklyn
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Eviction Moratorium Exception: Nearly 100 Basement Apartments Hit With Vacate Orders During Pandemic

Eviction Moratorium Exception: Nearly 100 Basement Apartments Hit With Vacate Orders During Pandemic

Even as a pandemic eviction moratorium shields many New Yorkers, the city's housing agency has ejected scores of tenants from basement apartments and other unauthorized dwellings, records show.
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Here Are 15 Brooklyn-Based Nonprofits to Support This Giving Tuesday

Here Are 15 Brooklyn-Based Nonprofits to Support This Giving Tuesday

BK Reader has compiled a list of 15 of the many amazing nonprofits working for empowerment, equality and justice in our borough
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Brooklyn Jazz Festival Bringing Live Music to the Borough, However You Want to Listen

Brooklyn Jazz Festival Bringing Live Music to the Borough, However You Want to Listen

The One Brooklyn Jazz Festival is running from Dec. 4 - 13 with both in-person and online events, check out the schedule here!
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