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Newly-Elected Councilwoman Darma Diaz Gets Down to Business for District 37

Newly-Elected Councilwoman Darma Diaz Gets Down to Business for District 37

As the new councilmember begins her work in the East Brooklyn district, another election looms on the horizon
Applications Open for Community Board Membership

Applications Open for Community Board Membership

During the pandemic, community board meetings saw a surge in attendance -- now is the time to follow that through with a membership application.
A New Rule That Could Force Big Banks to Fund the Gun Industry Decried by Sen. Myrie

A New Rule That Could Force Big Banks to Fund the Gun Industry Decried by Sen. Myrie

The new rule proposed by the Trump administration is open for public comment until midnight January, 4

New Stimulus Bill Would Give Unemployed Brooklynites $300 Weekly Boost

The bill was passed by Congress Monday night and, once signed by President Trump, will also send out one-time stimulus checks of $600
Negro Leagues Reclassified As Major Leagues by MLB as Part of Centennial Celebration

Negro Leagues Reclassified As Major Leagues by MLB as Part of Centennial Celebration

BK Reader takes a look at the career of Brooklyn's very own Jackie Robinson, one of the first Black players in baseball's major league history
Brooklyn Children Demand Action on Climate Change

Brooklyn Children Demand Action on Climate Change

Young Brooklynites gathered outside Borough Hall Sunday to demand Governor Cuomo and the state legislature make polluters pay
'Way Past Due:' Brooklyn Reacts to Historic Marijuana Vote in House of Representatives

'Way Past Due:' Brooklyn Reacts to Historic Marijuana Vote in House of Representatives

The act would expunge federal marijuana convictions and look to make sure marijuana licenses were fairly distributed
City’s New Waste Law Has Reduced Waste in Overburdened Communities by 10,000 Tons

City’s New Waste Law Has Reduced Waste in Overburdened Communities by 10,000 Tons

The waste equity law has redirected waste processing from overburdened Brooklyn, Queens and South Bronx locations.
Socialism Is a Trigger Word on Social Media – But Real Discussion Is Going on Amid the Screaming

Socialism Is a Trigger Word on Social Media – But Real Discussion Is Going on Amid the Screaming

‘Tug-of-words’ posts debating the merits of socialism versus capitalism are all over social media platforms.

North BK Pipeline’s Impacts on Black and Brown Communities Unjustifiable, de Blasio Says

The mayor has joined mounting opposition to the pipeline, calling on National Grid to halt the controversial project.