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3 of the City's Worst Landlords Own Properties in Brooklyn

At least three of the five worst private landlords ranked in the public advocates annual list for 2021 have one or more properties in Brooklyn

Dec 17, 2021 7:54 PM Read more >

Bushwick Community Meeting Shuts Down Early, As Tensions Erupt Over a 20-Story Luxury Development

After a rat appearance, and raised voices fighting to hear over the J train, a meeting between developers of a luxury tower and worried Bushwick residents abruptly was ended

Dec 15, 2021 2:01 PM Read more >

VIDEO: 'Queen of Russian Drag' Headlines Queer Holiday Extravaganza in Bushwick

On Sunday, a holiday party and drag show at Three Dollar Bill became a first-of-its-kind safe space for Russian-speakers to celebrate their diversity and queerness in total freedom

Dec 14, 2021 10:52 AM Read more >

7 Ways to Support BK Businesses Without Spending Any Money

There are so many more ways to support local Brooklyn businesses than simply spending money. Your influence, voice and even patience can have a huge impact on our local economy. Here's how.

Dec 10, 2021 6:53 PM Read more >

Fort Greene Wrestles Over Parking Spots Vs. Safety After Baby Killed in Wrong-Way Crash

Plans have been drawn to convert part of Gates Ave. into a car-free zone to improve safety. But some Fort Greene residents say the move would remove too many parking spots.

Dec 9, 2021 9:14 AM Read more >

Major Union Health Fund Breaks Ties With NewYork-Presbyterian Due to 'Routine Overcharging'

Prices paid by the Health Fund to NewYork-Presbyterian in 2019 were more than 358% of the price that Medicare pays for the same care at the same hospitals, the union says

Dec 6, 2021 6:01 PM Read more >

Former Owner of Moscow Gay Club Brings BK's Russian-Speaking Queer Community Together

Three years after leaving Moscow, Leo Allenby is organizing a holiday celebration for the Russian-speaking queer community, welcoming everybody to experience a queer subculture they may not be familiar with

Dec 3, 2021 2:35 PM Read more >

Cheryl Bowers Is Keeping Brooklyn's Soles Clean and Sneakers Fresh

Cheryl Bowers went from scrubbing toilets at a women's shelter to running a successful sneaker cleaning business in Bed-Stuy

Dec 1, 2021 6:51 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Theater Company Opens New Love Story Starring Actors With Autism, Disabilities

EPIC Players centers actors with developmental disabilities, with the view to have its actors continue working in film and theater professionally.

Nov 29, 2021 6:07 PM Read more >

After 30 Years, Brooklyn Man Tells Story of Surviving the 'Perfect Storm' in Ship from BK to Bermuda

Thirty years ago, Nelson Simon accepted an invitation to help sail a ship to Bermuda, despite having little sailing experience. The ship ended up in what would later become known as the "Perfect Storm."

Nov 26, 2021 6:28 PM Read more >