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Brooklyn's Cafe Con Libros Boxes Out Amazon in Support of Indie Bookstores

The Crown Heights bookstore participated in the viral Boxed Out campaign, calling out the impact of Amazon on its industry.
Brooklyn's District Leaders Mobilize Voters and Combat Election Drama

Brooklyn's District Leaders Mobilize Voters and Combat Election Drama

Brooklyn's district leaders are working behind the scenes to ensure the run up to Election Day goes as smoothly as possible for voters in the borough

Politicians Join Activists in Fight Against Cross-Brooklyn Gas Pipeline

The North Brooklyn pipeline, which will carry fracked natural gas through a number of Brooklyn neighborhoods, is facing rising opposition from community members and city leaders.
NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer Calls For Free Tuition For All CUNY Community Colleges

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer Calls For Free Tuition For All CUNY Community Colleges

The mayoral candidate’s new workforce development plan, which includes free tuition to CUNY community colleges, is designed to build an inclusive post-pandemic economy in New York.

Brooklyn Nets to Wear Retro, Tie-Dye Uniform for Upcoming NBA Season

Team appeals to New Jersey pride in a Kyrie Irving promotional video for the new fit
The Week in COVID-19 (10/16/20): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The Week in COVID-19 (10/16/20): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Brooklyn sees protests over new restrictions in virus hotspots, the latest presidential debate is canceled, deaths climb over 218,000 nationwide and drug company Pfizer announced it won’t seek authorization for vaccine until after the election…
Young Brownsville Chess Champ Wins $40K College Scholarship Award

Young Brownsville Chess Champ Wins $40K College Scholarship Award

Jessica Hyatt, 15, hopes to become the first African American female chess master
Two Brooklyn Residents Win $200,000 Each for Their Visions to Make NYC a Better Place

Two Brooklyn Residents Win $200,000 Each for Their Visions to Make NYC a Better Place

The inaugural David Prize was awarded to five New Yorkers who have creative plans to tackle some of the city’s most pressing challenges

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Kicks Off The National Black Writers Conference

New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones is one of many esteemed writers featured in the pre-conference programing for the National Black Writers Conference
Brooklyn Salon Owner Pivots in Pandemic to Support At-Home Hair Care

Brooklyn Salon Owner Pivots in Pandemic to Support At-Home Hair Care

Salon owner Corenza Handy is one of many Brooklyn small business owners who has innovated through the pandemic to launch a new business, starting her own hair care line.