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An Alternative to Cops With Guns in NYPD "Occupied" East New York

Man Up Inc. is showing another way to approach crime, amid a citywide spike in shootings and calls to defund the police

Jul 20, 2020 4:53 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Tenants Face Landlord Harassment During Eviction Moratorium

Some landlords have tried to illegally drive renters from their homes during the pandemic, and some police side with the landlord.

Jul 17, 2020 2:39 PM Read more >

East Flatbush To Get 322 Affordable New Apartments

The apartments are being built for seniors, families and those needing on-site support services

Jul 17, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

How the BLM Protests Helped Chi Ossé Find His Political Voice

The Crown Heights activist is now a candidate for the 36th City Council District

Jul 15, 2020 2:32 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Couple on a Mission to Make Opera More Accessible to the Community

Imani and Paul Grosvenor gained instant local fame when they brought down the house at a Clinton Hill block party

Jul 14, 2020 1:33 PM Read more >

Business Explodes for Bed-Stuy Sustainable Fashion Designer

The 23-year-old designer creating fresh looks from vintage Nike tees has finally got her big break

Jul 14, 2020 12:48 PM Read more >

Brownsville Students Start Anti-Racism Taskforce After Death of George Floyd

The students are partnering with NYC politicians to address systemic racism in the city

Jul 13, 2020 2:17 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Teacher Wins Grant for Going the Extra Mile During COVID-19

Tiayana Logan was nominated for the national Extra Yard For Teachers grant by a student who called her "an inspiration"

Jul 13, 2020 12:06 PM Read more >

Brownsville Youth Leader Wins ESPY Award

PeacePlayer Javonn Islar was recently awarded the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award

Jul 13, 2020 12:02 PM Read more >

Flatbush Caton Market Raises Funds to Save Microbusinesses

Many of the market's immigrant-owned businesses are informal, putting government aid out of reach

Jul 10, 2020 3:14 PM Read more >