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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

Overall, crime is down in Prospect Heights, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Jan 22, 2021 3:01 PM Read more >

We Cannot Let Them Down: Foster Youth, Advocates and Electeds Call on Mayor for Funding

Fair Futures coalition held a virtual rally calling on the mayor to baseline $20M in funding for a program that supports the citys foster youth with mentorships

Jan 22, 2021 1:19 PM Read more >

A Diverse Brooklyn District Aims for More Integrated Middle Schools

Middle schools in a diverse corner of Brooklyn will implement admissions changes this year in hopes of creating more integrated classrooms.

Jan 22, 2021 6:43 AM Read more >

New York Liberty Player Partners With BK Bookstore For New Equity-Focused Book Club

Jocelyn Willoughby is building on the activism shown by players during the latest WNBA season using books to discuss injustices facing Black and Brown people

Jan 21, 2021 3:34 PM Read more >

Video: How the Community Reclaimed the Streets With Brooklyn BLM Mural

A new docu-style video captures the essense of the BLM mural painted on Fulton Street in the summer of 2020.

Jan 21, 2021 12:24 PM Read more >

The Brooklyn Borough Presidents Race: The Big Spender, The Self-Funder, The Big Numbers, and The Dark Horse

Click here to view original web page at bklyner.com On Friday, candidates across New York City submitted their latest campaign finance disclosure reports to the city's Campaign Finance Board (CFB).

Jan 21, 2021 9:13 AM Read more >

Bushwick Club Partners With Gamer Platform Twitch to Build 'Entirely New Experience' Online

Elsewhere is launching a live comedy variety show on Twitch, with upcoming musical guests including Princess Nokia, Paper Boy Prince and Starchild & The New Romantic

Jan 20, 2021 2:54 PM Read more >

Housing Rights Advocate Cea Weaver Nominated to Planning Commission Amidst Citywide Housing Crisis

The real estate industry is pushing back against the nomination of a progressive on the commission, saying Weaver would be a thorn in industrys side.

Jan 20, 2021 2:16 PM Read more >

Calling All Companies Wishing to Tackle Global Issues From BK's Navy Yard

Newlab is holding an open call for entrepreneurs interested in solving some of the world's most pressing problems

Jan 20, 2021 1:55 PM Read more >

Billie Holiday Theater Instrumental in Providing Close to 100 Black Theaters Grant Support

The Black Seed was established in 2020 to support Black theater companies nationwide

Jan 20, 2021 11:16 AM Read more >