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Photos: Crown Heights Subway Stations Renamed in Honor of Civil Rights Hero Medgar Wiley Evers

The Franklin Ave 2, 3, 4 and 5 and President Street 2 and 5 subway stations were officially renamed yesterday in a celebration of the late-leader

Oct 2, 2020 12:44 PM Read more >

Why New York Comedy Has Gone Underground (and onto the Rooftops)

No one expected so many people to come to Michael Che's impromptu comedy show in June. The Saturday Night Live performer did little to publicize it, except mention it on Instagram the day before. But that was all he needed to do.

Oct 2, 2020 9:49 AM Read more >

Video: What It Means When Black Communities Are Undercounted in the Census

The second in a five-part video series highlighting the urgent need for Brooklyn communities, especially communities of color, to fill out the census.

Oct 2, 2020 9:36 AM Read more >

Local Artist Brings Drive-In Movie Experience to Brooklyn Navy Yard for the First Time

Joseph C. Grant Jr. will be premiering his five-part miniseries, "To Live and Die in Bed Stuy" this weekend.

Oct 1, 2020 1:48 PM Read more >

First Affordable Housing Opens in East New York Since Neighborhood Rezoning

The neighborhood was rezoned four years ago to spur development and increase affordable housing stock

Oct 1, 2020 1:03 PM Read more >

Tips for Living Online - Lessons From Six Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Life online isn't ideal, but it is manageable.

Oct 1, 2020 12:09 PM Read more >

Congregation Members Join Advocates Against Development at Hebron School in Crown Heights

The congregation of a Crown Heights church has joined residents and local advocates in their shared opposition to plans for large-scale residential development on the landmarked site of the church-owned Hebron Seventh Day Adventist School.

Oct 1, 2020 9:08 AM Read more >

Video: Brooklyn, This Year's Census Is the Most Important Count of Our Lives

The first in a five-part video series highlighting the urgent need for Brooklyn communities, especially communities of color, to fill out the census.

Oct 1, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Indoor Dining Begins, But Many Brooklyn Restaurants Are Taking Their Time

While indoor dining is now allowed, many say it doesn't make sense for them to open inside.

Sep 30, 2020 9:44 PM Read more >

Photos: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated at Bushwick Census March

State Senator Julia Salazar tells Brooklynites "Tú Cuentas" in event to celebrate immigration and boost Brooklyn's census count

Sep 30, 2020 6:22 PM Read more >