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Mayor De Blasio Says Delay In Coronavirus Test Results Should Be Resolved: Getting Much Better

New York City now has the capacity to complete 50,000 coronavirus tests a day, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. "This is the number we've been wanting to get to for quite a while," he said. "We'll now have that capacity.

Jul 24, 2020 9:21 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Prison Dancers Linked to 'Sex Cult' NXIVM Start Social Justice Organization

Friends of convicted sex trafficker Keith Raniere dance outside of a Brooklyn federal prison, campaigning for prison reform

Jul 23, 2020 2:48 PM Read more >

Brownsville Rapper K Goddess Gives Back to Her Community Amid COVID-19

During the pandemic, the Brownsville rapper donated Pampers, wipes and over $30,000 to those in need

Jul 23, 2020 2:21 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Student Gets MLB Stars Singing in a Virtual Rendition of a Baseball Classic

Music student Harrison Sheckler gathered 200 people to sing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' in a virtual choir

Jul 23, 2020 12:13 PM Read more >

Democratic Socialist Phara Souffrant Forrest Claims Victory in 57th State Assembly District

Forrest declared victory over incumbent Assembly Member Walter Mosley

Jul 23, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

Facade Collapse From Brooklyn Supermarket Leaves One Man Injured

One man was injured when hundreds of pounds of concrete facade collapsed off of a Brooklyn supermarket on Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.

Jul 23, 2020 9:53 AM Read more >

Video: Brooklyn Writers and Actors Lead a Conversation on Race in Award-Winning Short Film

In 'About the People,' influential Black community members ask questions, propose solutions to racial inequality in the U.S.

Jul 23, 2020 8:22 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Nonprofit Riseboro Keeps NYC Seniors Fed During COVID-19

RiseBoro Community Partnerships distributes food to 1200 people every week.

Jul 22, 2020 5:08 PM Read more >

Bed-Stuy Restaurant Owners to City and State: We Need More Help!

A coalition of Bed-Stuy restaurant owners have written a letter to the state senator asking for emergency relief!

Jul 22, 2020 3:40 PM Read more >

NY Knicks Player to Pay for Funeral of 1-Yr-Old Shooting Victim

Fort Greene basketball player Taj Gibson will cover the cost of the funeral and the wake for Davell Gardner Jnr

Jul 22, 2020 2:17 PM Read more >