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Get to Know Chris Banks, East New York’s Newest Councilmember-Elect

The Councilmember-elect describes himself as an “authentic East New Yorker” fit to tackle the neighborhood’s challenges.

Dec 13, 2023 12:53 PM Read more >

New Theater Opens in Crown Heights With Kickoff Party... And a Protest

The new Crown Hill Theatre in Crown Heights opened on Tuesday at the location where the Black Lady Theatre used to operate.

Dec 7, 2023 2:23 PM Read more >

Two of Brooklyn's Teen Migrants Share Their Experiences

“I feel like I’m on a mountain and I just have to keep climbing and climbing," Daniela Mejia, a 19-year-old migrant, told BK Reader.

Nov 30, 2023 11:38 AM Read more >

East New York Restaurant Supports Off-Broadway Play Spreading Veteran Awareness

East New York Caribbean-fusion restaurant Fusion East is lending its resources to Jersey-based Nonprofit Ruth Stage to help produce a new play which shines a light on issues faced by veterans.

Nov 24, 2023 10:26 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's Airbnb Owners React to First Month of New Regulations

New York City's new law was designed to regulate the City's short-term rental properties, but some hosts say their livelihood is in jeopardy.

Oct 26, 2023 2:32 PM Read more >

This Tour Takes You Inside Bed-Stuy's Iconic Brownstones

The Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant will hold their 45th annual house tour on Oct. 21 to showcase some local architectural gems and provide attendees with homeownership resources.

Oct 20, 2023 2:40 PM Read more >

'Will You Love Me Tomorrow?' In New Book, Brooklyn Authors Uncover The Forgotten Stories of '60s Girl Groups

Laura Flam and Emily Sieu Liebowitz set the record straight with their oral history of the underrated girl groups of the 60s.

Oct 13, 2023 1:48 PM Read more >

Check Out The Latest Spike Lee Joint: An Exhibit at Brooklyn Museum

"Spike Lee: Creative Sources," showcases more than 450 items from Lee's vast collection of items from his filmmaking over the past 30+ years.

Oct 12, 2023 1:28 PM Read more >

Do Dead Rappers Get More Attention? BRIC Town Hall Sheds Light on ‘Health Crisis’ in Hip-Hop

During the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hip, BRIC tackles the health disparities impacting rappers' lives and deaths.

Oct 10, 2023 11:46 AM Read more >

Owner of Popular Downtown BK Restaurant Grapples With Second Closure in 4 Months

Restauranteur Joseph Adewumi shuttered his popular eatery, Amarachi, in June 2023. Three weeks ago, his second venture, Blu Room Bar & Lounge, closed too, but he's not giving up.

Oct 4, 2023 1:35 PM Read more >