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Community Calls for Explanation From The City After 'Av. of Puerto Rico' Sign Removal

Members of New York's Puerto Rican community and its allies say they are unsatisfied with the City's explanation for why the street sign was taken down last week and are demanding an investigation and explanation.

Jan 18, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >

Av. of Puerto Rico Sign Removal Prompts Demand for Investigation, as Residents Discover 2 More Signs Removed

The community has rallied on the avenue, demanding a full investigation into what they say is intentional erasure of the area's Puerto Rican roots

Jan 16, 2023 9:53 AM Read more >

BK Residents Fear Being 'Guinea Pigs' in Rooftop Lithium-Ion Battery Plan

The FDNY's plan for "water, water, water" if a large battery system on a Williamsburg rooftop were to catch fire has not curbed residents' fears.

Jan 13, 2023 12:37 PM Read more >

Iwen Chu Found the Perfect Dem Candidate for BK's New Senate District-- Herself

On Wednesday, Iwen Chu made history, becoming the first Asian woman to be sworn in to the New York State Senate.

Jan 5, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Beloved BK Pan-African Restaurant, Amarachi, in a Fight for Its Life

Amarachi owner Joseph Adewumi says Black-owned restaurants are in "severe crisis mode" and not receiving the support they need to survive the pandemic, as he battles to keep his institution open.

Jan 3, 2023 2:33 PM Read more >

East New York 7th Graders Head to Finals of National STEM Competition With Subway Safety Idea

The East New York students propose to place electronic smart signs in the subway to report either 911 or mental health emergencies, with separate buttons.

Dec 29, 2022 12:44 PM Read more >

Free Christmas Trees in BK for Those Who Need It, in the Name of Solidarity

New York State of Pine is giving away free trees Friday and Saturday before Christmas, in solidarity with working class families struggling with higher rent and bills.

Dec 23, 2022 11:35 AM Read more >

In Brooklyn, Homer's 'Odyssey' is Reimagined as a Queer Audio Drama Series

The audio series follows Odessa as she makes her way back to wife Penelope, with an emphasis on representation for butch Asian women.

Dec 22, 2022 1:05 PM Read more >

New Free Mini Libraries Are Bringing Financial Literacy to Bed-Stuy Streets

Next time you grab a bottle of wine from Black-owned Bed-Vyne Wines & Spirits, you can also pick up a free book outside the venue on how to get rich.

Dec 15, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

A Battle Brews in the City and State Around Raising NYC's Minimum Wage to $21.25 by 2026

The Raise the Wage Act would raise the minimum wage in NYC to $21.25 an hour by 2026 and the wage for the rest of the state to $20.

Dec 13, 2022 12:56 PM Read more >