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East Flatbush Eatery Vivid Caribbean American Bistro Reopens

East Flatbush Eatery Vivid Caribbean American Bistro Reopens

The reopening came with a robust menu, a remodeled backyard, new curbside seating and support from community leaders
Be Ready to Deal With Violence, Protesters Told at Bed-Stuy Jacob Blake Rally

Be Ready to Deal With Violence, Protesters Told at Bed-Stuy Jacob Blake Rally

Members of December 12 Movement held the rally calling for justice and to support sport stars standing against racism
Neighbors Are Tackling the Trash Amidst COVID-19 Budget Cuts

Neighbors Are Tackling the Trash Amidst COVID-19 Budget Cuts

In Brooklyn, grassroots groups are forming to address the mounting garbage on city streets that has led to increased sightings of rats.
Remote Learning Is Here to Stay--How Can NYC Parents Prepare?

Remote Learning Is Here to Stay--How Can NYC Parents Prepare?

Remote learning is central to school reopening, but with virtual classes proving problematic in spring, question marks linger for students this fall
NYC Pols Call for Investigation of Possible NYPD Work Stoppage

NYC Pols Call for Investigation of Possible NYPD Work Stoppage

The city should launch an independent investigation of a possible work stoppage by NYPD officers, say a pair of pols from Brooklyn and the Bronx. "Violence, especially gun violence, is heading in the wrong direction.
Chickens Rescued in Memory of 'Selfless' Young Brooklynite

Chickens Rescued in Memory of 'Selfless' Young Brooklynite

In his 22 years Shimon Shuchat left an indelible mark on the world, New York animal activists say
Volunteers in East New York Fill Backpacks for 5,000 Public School Children

Volunteers in East New York Fill Backpacks for 5,000 Public School Children

150 New York Cares volunteers filled the bags for students and families in need as they look to the new school year
As Their Neighborhoods Grew Whiter And Wealthier, These Businesses Found Themselves Targeted By Police

As Their Neighborhoods Grew Whiter And Wealthier, These Businesses Found Themselves Targeted By Police

It was a busy Friday night in the spring of 2018 at Friends and Lovers, a Crown Heights bar in Brooklyn that caters to a clientele that is largely Black, people of color, and LGBTQ, and the back patio was packed with people dancing when the police st
A Man Was Reinfected With Coronavirus After Recovery – What Does This Mean For Immunity?

A Man Was Reinfected With Coronavirus After Recovery – What Does This Mean For Immunity?

Is it possible to get COVID-19 twice?
Orthodox Communities Worry as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Orthodox Communities Worry as COVID-19 Cases Rise

Responsible leaders in Orthodox communities throughout the New York area and beyond are urging increased caution as new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in their midst.