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$5.7M Expansion and Beautification of Brownsville’s Zion Triangle Plaza Complete

$5.7M Expansion and Beautification of Brownsville’s Zion Triangle Plaza Complete

The project, which began in 2018, includes new benches, trees and plantings, and ample space for outdoor performances.
City Gives Org $1.5M to Help Young People Avoid 'School-to-Prison Pipeline'

City Gives Org $1.5M to Help Young People Avoid 'School-to-Prison Pipeline'

Exalt runs a program that educates young people accused of crimes and helps them to get internships

Antonio Reynoso Endorsed for Brooklyn Borough President by Progressive NYC Women

Reynoso is currently the city councilmember for Brooklyn’s 34th District and is running for the BP position on a progressive platform
Brooklyn-Based Etsy Pulls Sexy Ganesh Underwear After Hindu Protest

Brooklyn-Based Etsy Pulls Sexy Ganesh Underwear After Hindu Protest

The e-commerce giant removed the Ganesh printed underwear from its site after facing backlash from the Hindu community over inappropriateness

With COVID-19 Recovery Funding, 2 Brooklyn Orgs Aim to Address Racial Equity

Robin Hood’s $16M Power Fund supports leaders of color committed to innovating solutions for the most pressing issues of their communities
Meet Anthony Beckford, the Black Lives Matter Brooklyn President Running for City Council

Meet Anthony Beckford, the Black Lives Matter Brooklyn President Running for City Council

The East Flatbush lifelong activist is leveraging his community leadership experience to win the 45th Council District Race
Joe Biden has Won the Presidency

Joe Biden has Won the Presidency

We will be tracking the results in the presidential election as the votes are counted.
Empty Brooklyn Storefronts Become Art Installations for Walking Tour, Festival

Empty Brooklyn Storefronts Become Art Installations for Walking Tour, Festival

The art installations are hoped to bring 10,000 people to Brooklyn to spark action around climate justice

How Brooklyn Voted in the Presidential Election

BK Reader takes a look at the New York State and City unofficial election night results in Brooklyn and other boroughs as votes continue to be counted
Applications Open for Minority-Owned Small Business Relief Fund

Applications Open for Minority-Owned Small Business Relief Fund

Brooklyn small businesses can apply for $10,000 grants through Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s Relief and Recovery Fund