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Bushwicks Brooklyn Cider House to Close Permanently

Cider sales will move online and upstate, but the bustling cider house and event space wont reopen after the pandemic.

Jun 15, 2020 2:05 PM Read more >

NYC's First Black Lives Matter Mural is Met With Backlash

The Big Apple now has its first Black Lives Matter street mural.

Jun 15, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >

Crown Heights Hasidic Community Marches For Black Lives Matter

More than 100 members of the Crown Heights Hasidic community took to Eastern Parkway almost 30 years after racial tensions caused riots in the neighborhood

Jun 15, 2020 1:29 PM Read more >

Black Lives Matter Mural Unveiled On Fulton Street In Bedford-Stuyvesant

The Big Apple now has its first Black Lives Matter street mural. Volunteers came together to pull off the big project, which has a big message.

Jun 15, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

Brooklyn, Early Voting is in Effect Now!

If you have personal or professional conflicts on Election Day that prevent you from voting, you can do so early and get it out of the way!

Jun 15, 2020 11:57 AM Read more >

Medgar Evers College Students Hold Virtual Tribute Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Medgar Wiley Evers

Evers' grandson, Daniel Evers-Everette, along with Center for Black Literature Founder Dr. Brenda Greene and hip hop artist Talib Kweli will speak

Jun 14, 2020 3:06 PM Read more >

Brooklyn, Here are the Primary Election Races to Watch

Establishment candidates versus upstart progressives is a common theme running through several races.

Jun 14, 2020 2:42 PM Read more >

Mayor Announces New Initiatives to Engage Citys Youth This Summer

Mayor Bill de Blasio and his task force on racial inclusion and equity have announced four initiatives to engage the city's youth this summer.

Jun 14, 2020 1:41 PM Read more >

The Nova Frontier Film Festival Highlighting Filmmakers of Color Opens in Brooklyn!

NFFF 2020 will be one of the only virtual film festival spotlighting independent filmmakers of color from all over the world

Jun 12, 2020 3:48 PM Read more >

Where Do Our Bklyn Councilmembers Stand on 'Defunding' the NYPD?

While a growing number of pols favor cutting police funding, ideas about where to slash the budget and how to redirect the funds vary widely.

Jun 12, 2020 3:12 PM Read more >