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What’s a Crown Heights Supermarket Worth?

Nearly every day, Manny Tavares is the first to arrive at the Associated supermarket on Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights. "You could say this is my second home, but actually it's more like my first, because I'm here by 6:30 a.m.
These Teachers Help Blind and Visually Impaired Brooklyn Kids Advocate for Themselves

These Teachers Help Blind and Visually Impaired Brooklyn Kids Advocate for Themselves

Brooklyn's Naima Hall is passionate about her job, which involves teaching blind and visually impaired children how to speak up and empower themselves
Hear What Council Candidates Vying for Bed-Stuy Seat Have to Say in Live Forum

Hear What Council Candidates Vying for Bed-Stuy Seat Have to Say in Live Forum

Five candidates will take part in the forum that will be live-streamed from Restoration Plaza on Thursday

Brooklyn Black Maternal Health Forum Shows How Women Are Fighting for Their Lives in NYC Hospitals

Women of color shared their stories of issues faced while pregnant at a town hall held Friday by Brooklyn Public Library and EmblemHealth.

Brooklyn Doctor Under Investigation in Sha-asia Washington’s Death During Childbirth

A former Woodhull Hospital anesthesiologist is under investigation by the New York State Board for Professional Medical Conduct in connection with the death of Sha-asia Washington , who died during childbirth at the hospital last July at age 26.
A Beloved Brooklyn Coffee Shop Is on the Brink of Collapse

A Beloved Brooklyn Coffee Shop Is on the Brink of Collapse

The pandemic has left minority-owned businesses stranded and if help doesn't arrive soon many will have to shut down permanently.
Brooklyn Organizations Come Together to Donate Coats, Personalized Care Kits to Borough's Homeless

Brooklyn Organizations Come Together to Donate Coats, Personalized Care Kits to Borough's Homeless

The Brooklyn Hospital Center, DC 9, Connective Strategies, and 99 Solutions provided the goods at the OperationSpread Love event

Join in the Selebrayson This Haitian Heritage Month With Live Music, Food and More

Haiti Cultural Exchange has organized a host of events to celebrate Haitian culture and history this May
City Leaders Failed Homeless New Yorkers During COVID-19: New Report

City Leaders Failed Homeless New Yorkers During COVID-19: New Report

The report released by Coalition for the Homeless found that a record number of single adults spent the night in NYC homeless shelters this February
Just Eight City Zip Codes Are Above 5 Percent COVID-19 Positivity, Including Three in Brooklyn

Just Eight City Zip Codes Are Above 5 Percent COVID-19 Positivity, Including Three in Brooklyn

The Flushing/Murray Hill/Queensboro Hill area of Queens (ZIP code 11354) again has the highest 7-day COVID-19 positivity rate — but over the last two weeks, it's significantly decreased. As of April 12, the rate stood at 10.