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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 .

Dec 2, 2020 9:11 AM Read more >

'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

Dec 1, 2020 4:28 PM Read more >

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

Dec 1, 2020 10:47 AM Read more >

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.

Dec 1, 2020 7:13 AM Read more >

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

Nov 30, 2020 6:22 PM Read more >

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!

Nov 30, 2020 4:03 PM Read more >

Barclays Center Parent Company BSE Global Announces New Executive Hires

The new hires include a chief people officer, chief financial officer and general manager of Barclays Center and more.

Nov 30, 2020 2:34 PM Read more >

AG Leads Lawsuit Against Trump Admins Attempts to Discount Undocumented Immigrants from Census Count

The attempt by the Trump administration would exclude millions of residents from the count that determines the apportionment of state resources

Nov 30, 2020 1:23 PM Read more >

Meet Phara Souffrant Forrest, 31-Year-Old Nurse Who Is Now a Member of the New York State Assembly

As a Brooklyn, New York native and nurse, Phara Souffrant Forrest, who was recently elected to represent the 57th district in the New York State Assembly, knows the needs of her community.

Nov 30, 2020 9:22 AM Read more >

Holiday Market Launches at City Point in Time for Small Business Saturday

The new Downtown Brooklyn market that supports local minority-run businesses will be held every weekend during the holiday season

Nov 27, 2020 6:28 PM Read more >