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Home » Archives for October 2019

Monthly Archives: October 2019

New York City Creative Economy, Comptroller Report, Scott Stringer
Posted inFeatured News

Report: Creative Economy Exploding in NYC, Largest Growth Segment Lives in Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader October 31, 2019January 28, 2021

New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on Wednesday released a comprehensive new report on the creative economy in New York City, showing the sector is responsible for some $110 […]

BKLYN Commons, Small Business Saturday, Open Desk, Small Business Popup, Johanne Brierre
Posted inFeatured News

BKLYN Commons Set to Host 3rd Annual ‘Open Desk: Small Business Popup’

by Brooklyn Reader October 30, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inBrownsville

This Brownsville Center Has a Few Tricks in the Bag for a Healthier Halloween

by Brooklyn Reader October 30, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inLocal Voices

When it’s Time to Put Your Patio Furniture Away

by Brooklyn Reader October 30, 2019January 28, 2021
breast cancer survivor, breast cancer awareness, breast cancer, Brookdale Hospital, Sophia Taylor, against all odds
Posted inFeatured News

Sophia’s Story: The Many Small Battles That Won the War

by C. Zawadi Morris October 30, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Your Guide to Halloween Routes and Activities in Central Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader October 28, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inGentrification in Brooklyn

After Years of Planning, Central Brooklyn Moves Closer to Launch of Food Coop

by Keishel Williams October 28, 2019January 28, 2021
Toast of Brooklyn, Food and Wine Festival, Nostrand Liquors, Brooklyn Navy Yard
Posted inFeatured News

Photos: 12th Annual Toast of Brooklyn Food and Wine Festival

by Brooklyn Reader October 28, 2019January 26, 2021
Posted inEast New York, Featured News, Policy & Government

In East New York, NYC Cuts the Ribbon on the 100th mile of Protected Bike Lanes

by Brooklyn Reader October 25, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Brooklyn College Professor Part of Groundbreaking Discovery on How Earth Gave Rise to Mammals

by Brooklyn Reader October 24, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

VIDEO: Four-Day Immersive Pop-Up Gives Brooklynites a Glimpse (and Feel) of Alaska’s Arctic

by Anna Bradley-Smith October 24, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Report: Brownsville Shooting Incidents Show Slowdown

by Brooklyn Reader October 24, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inLocal Voices

We Must Ensure Community Health Centers Are Properly Funded

by Brooklyn Reader October 23, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inProspect Heights

Report: Guess Which Brooklyn Neighborhoods are Amongst the Top-10 Priciest in NYC?

by Brooklyn Reader October 23, 2019January 28, 2021
Stacey Abrams, Elaine Welteroth, Brooklyn Community Foundation, Invest in Brooklyn, fundraiser,
Posted inUncategorized

Photos: Stacey Abrams Talks Census and Representation at BCF’s ‘Invest in Brooklyn’ Fundraiser

by Brooklyn Reader October 23, 2019January 26, 2021
Great PupKin, Fort Green Park, Halloween Costume Contest, pet contest
Posted inFeatured News

You’re a Great PUPkin, Snoopy!

by Brooklyn Reader October 22, 2019January 28, 2021
Hebrew Boys, Richard Beavers Gallery, Genesis Tramaine
Posted inUncategorized

Artist Genesis Tramaine’s ‘Hebrew Boys’ to Debut at Richard Beavers Gallery

by Brooklyn Reader October 21, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Photos: Soul Singer Bettye LaVette Kicks off the 2019 BRIC JazzFest Series

by Brooklyn Reader October 21, 2019January 26, 2021
Posted inUncategorized

Report: Domestic Violence Leading Cause of Homelessness in NYC

by Brooklyn Reader October 21, 2019January 28, 2021
The Art of Seeing, good neighbors, asking for help
Posted inLocal Voices

A Good Neighbor

by Michael Milton October 18, 2019January 28, 2021

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