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New Yorkers Knew Donald Trump First – and They Spurned Him Before Many American Voters Did

New Yorkers Knew Donald Trump First – and They Spurned Him Before Many American Voters Did

Every single voting district in Manhattan, where Trump lives, went for Joe Biden.
Taj Gibson Q&A: Knicks Center on the Importance of Giving Back to his Brooklyn Community, Activism

Taj Gibson Q&A: Knicks Center on the Importance of Giving Back to his Brooklyn Community, Activism

With free agency set for the end of the week, we should know about Taj Gibson's status for next season soon. Regardless of whether he's back at the Garden in 2020-21 or playing in another city, Gibson has already left his mark on New York.
How Three Brooklyn-Based Women Are Creating Murals to Uplift Their Communities

How Three Brooklyn-Based Women Are Creating Murals to Uplift Their Communities

Brand new street art in Brooklyn uses innovative technology and political themes to make very 2020 statements
Here's Where You Can Get a Free Turkey in Brooklyn this Thanksgiving

Here's Where You Can Get a Free Turkey in Brooklyn this Thanksgiving

A number of local organizations are holding free turkey giveaways over the next week to make sure everyone can have a traditional meal in the most untraditional of times
This New Initiative Is Making Vegan Food Accessible One Bodega Sandwich at a Time

This New Initiative Is Making Vegan Food Accessible One Bodega Sandwich at a Time

Eat Plantega is a new initiative getting plant-based foods in bodegas in Brooklyn and the Bronx to increase access at an affordable price
Brooklyn Museum Announces KAWS Exhibition, Showing 25 Years of Artist's Work

Brooklyn Museum Announces KAWS Exhibition, Showing 25 Years of Artist's Work

The KAWS: WHAT PARTY exhibition will feature rarely seen graffiti drawings, notebooks, paintings and sculptures.
As Their Reach Grows in Albany, Democratic Socialists Target the City Council

As Their Reach Grows in Albany, Democratic Socialists Target the City Council

Brandon West had spent a decade volunteering for political campaigns and working in city government when he decided to take a shot at elected office.
The Week in COVID-19 (11/13/20): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The Week in COVID-19 (11/13/20): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The country is facing a surge in coronavirus cases, prompting lockdowns in several states as hospitalizations and daily case numbers hit record levels. In New York, a second wave is imminent and new restrictions have been put in place on restaurants, gyms and gatherings, and it is likely public schools will close as early as next week.

Brooklyn's Asase Yaa School of the Arts Will Hold A Virtual Benefit to Help End SARS

The virtual event will feature African dance and music in an effort to raise money to fight against police brutality in Nigeria

Meet Some of the Brooklyn Activists Fighting for Justice in the Borough and Beyond

BK Reader talks to some of the boroughs many activists who have led protests and direct-actions this summer for a number of social justice causes