Moses Jeanfrancois

Moses Jeanfrancois is a Brooklyn-based journalist originally from New Jersey. He has written for Business Insider, Beats Per Minute, and Architect's Newspaper. In his free time, you can find him on Twitter raving over the latest and greatest in music, and looking for the city's best chicken sandwich.

Recent Work by Moses

Brooklyn Unscripted: Paperboy Prince

Brooklyn Unscripted is a monthly series where Brooklynites unpack the serious — and not so serious — issues shaping the borough. This month we shine the spotlight on Paperboy Prince, who loves a political campaign.

Jan 29, 2026 2:50 PM Read more >

Mamdani Vows City Hall Support for Black New Yorkers

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with appearances across the city, telling BK Reader that his entire City Hall team is committed to supporting Black New Yorkers.

Jan 20, 2026 11:12 AM Read more >

Zohran Mamdani is Sworn in as New York City's 112th Mayor

Thousands of people packed City Hall on Jan. 1 for the public inauguration of New York City’s newest mayor, a Democratic Socialist who campaigned on fixing the city’s affordability crisis.

Jan 2, 2026 12:18 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Unscripted: Upasna Barath

Brooklyn Unscripted is a monthly series where Brooklynites unpack the serious — and not so serious — issues shaping the borough. This month we shine the spotlight on Upasna Barath, up-and-coming writer and author.

Dec 26, 2025 2:32 AM Read more >

As He Prepares to Exit City Hall, Eric Adams Defends Crime Record And Blasts Media

In his last roundtable discussion with ethnic media as the 110th mayor of New York City, Eric Adams said he did not get credit for his accomplishments, which includes lowering crime rates.

Dec 16, 2025 1:17 PM Read more >

Mamdani And Sanders Join Starbucks Picket Line in Brooklyn

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders visited 4th Avenue in Park Slope to support the Starbucks unionization effort.

Dec 2, 2025 11:52 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Unscripted: Julian Shapiro Barnum

Brooklyn Unscripted is a monthly series where Brooklynites unpack the serious — and not so serious — issues shaping the borough. This month we shine the spotlight on Julian Shapiro Barnum, the host of the web series "Recess Therapy."

Nov 24, 2025 1:06 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Unscripted: Chi Ossé

BK Reader is kicking off a new monthly series where Brooklynites unpack the serious — and not so serious — issues shaping the borough, starting with City Council Member Chi Ossé.

Oct 10, 2025 2:34 PM Read more >

Charter School Rally in Brooklyn Displays Joy And Unease

A pro-charter school rally organized by Success Academy drew thousands to Brooklyn on Thursday, with supporters urging the state to keep promoting charter schools. But some employees said they felt pressured to attend.

Sep 19, 2025 1:41 PM Read more >

These Brooklynites Are Fur-ious With Vogue

Members of the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade are protesting in front of the Brooklyn homes of Vogue editors to protest the magazine's usage of furs.

Sep 5, 2025 12:32 PM Read more >

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