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The BK Reader Holiday Gift Guide: Featured Local Business– Elma Blint

The BK Reader Holiday Gift Guide: Featured Local Business– Elma Blint

By Richard Burroughs Over the next few weeks leading up to Christmas, The Brooklyn Reader is encouraging readers to shop local! We have assembled a holiday gift guide with some fantastic suggestions for several unique, one-of-a-kind and often handmad
Again, Facts in Question Around Police Interaction: Peaceful Protest or Violent Mob?

Again, Facts in Question Around Police Interaction: Peaceful Protest or Violent Mob?

It seems there are two sets of realities among interactions between uniformed officers and civilians these days, and the gap between what is reportedly true or untrue is growing wider by the day.
The Week Ahead: Dec. 15- Dec. 21

The Week Ahead: Dec. 15- Dec. 21

1. Alternate side of the street parking and parking meter regulations are in full effect this week. 2. Weather: Highs fluctuating between the 30s and low 50s, with rain predicted for Tuesday. 3.

I'm A Racist - Can We Talk About It?

I really have a hard time discussing race and racism. I start to stumble over my words more than I usually do. I am afraid that my intentions are misunderstood.
House of Art Holiday Party and Toy Drive

House of Art Holiday Party and Toy Drive

House of Art Gallery will party for a cause today with its first annual holiday party and toy drive. Bring a wrapped toy or children's gift ($10 value) and come be merry.

NYPD Traffic Advisory: Heavy Delays Saturday on Bedford and Nostrand Aves

The NYPD is advising all motorists of heavy traffic delays on Saturday, December 13, from 7:00am - Sunday, December 14, 2:00am on Bedford and Nostrand avenues, from Empire to Eastern Parkway.

The BK Reader Holiday Gift Guide: Featured Local Business– Bed Vyne

By Richard Burroughs Over the next few weeks leading up to Christmas, The Brooklyn Reader is encouraging readers to shop local! We have assembled a holiday gift guide with some fantastic suggestions for several unique, one-of-a-kind and often handmad

BEEP Adams Launches Inaugural Holiday Market Village in Columbus Park

Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams admires an assortment of wares being sold at the inaugural Holiday Market Village in Columbus Park. Photo: Kathryn Kirk/Brooklyn BP's Office Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.

Squirt Squirt by Dinna Alexanyan, MFT

Dear Miss Dinna - This is kind of an embarrassing question but I have to know. I was recently with a girl that squirted.
State Department of Health Declares Influenza Prevalent in New York

State Department of Health Declares Influenza Prevalent in New York

The state Department of Health declared influenza prevalent in New York, meaning health-care workers who are not vaccinated against influenza must now wear masks when they are in contact with patients, Gannett Albany reports.