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As Area Falls Prey to Development, This Historic Block in E. Flatbush Makes a Pitch for Landmark Status

As Area Falls Prey to Development, This Historic Block in E. Flatbush Makes a Pitch for Landmark Status

They've won first place as "Greenest Block" in Brooklyn the most times in the borough!
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Flatbush, Bed-Stuy Residents Targeted in Major Alleged Deed Theft Scheme: Report

Flatbush, Bed-Stuy Residents Targeted in Major Alleged Deed Theft Scheme: Report

Almost half of the reports of deed theft in NYC since 2014 were in Brooklyn. Despite this, deed theft can be hard to prove and prosecute, legal experts say.
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NYC Comptroller Releases Economic Outlook of Central and East Brooklyn (And Oh, the Changes in Just 15 Years!)

NYC Comptroller Releases Economic Outlook of Central and East Brooklyn (And Oh, the Changes in Just 15 Years!)

A report released Tuesday by the office of New York City Comptroller Scott M.
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It's the Freakin Weekend-- Event Roundup, Jan 23 - 25

The MLK Holiday weekend just passed, which is the yearly opportunity to see party flyers with images of Rev. King, next to a carefully curated kaleidoscope of booty-clapping strippers, magnum bottles of Ciroc and a spread of big-face money.
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New Comptroller Report Finds Decline in NYC Black-Owned Businesses, Despite National Increase

New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on Tuesday released a comprehensive, neighborhood-by-neighborhood analysis of the City's economy since 2000, revealing both positive and negative trends for business growth across the five boroughs.
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Crown Heights

Crown Heights, nicknamed by its residents "The Heights," in the 19th century was known as "Crown Hill.
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Should We Get Rid of Grilling in Prospect Park?

Should We Get Rid of Grilling in Prospect Park?

A show of hands by those of you with childhood memories of family park outings-- music pumping from a boombox, children running about freely, adults laughing their way through a semi-competitive game of kickball while Uncle Lonnie mans the barbeque g
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Letter From The Editor: New Year, New Editor

Letter From The Editor: New Year, New Editor

BK Reader has a new managing editor.
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Free Career Development Empowers East NY Educators with the ABCs of Early Childhood Care

Free Career Development Empowers East NY Educators with the ABCs of Early Childhood Care

With its five-month-long program, the Guttman Center supports early childhood caregivers who play many different roles in their daycare centers.
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New Development to Bring 88 Units of Affordable Senior Housing to East Flatbush

New Development to Bring 88 Units of Affordable Senior Housing to East Flatbush

Located at 1488 New York Avenue, the complex will also include a 10,575-square-foot community facility for geriatric primary care and social services.
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