On January 19, 2023, the United States filed a civil complaint in federal court in Brooklyn against two firearm companies, and two individuals associated with these companies […] Click here to view original web page at www.justice.gov
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Greenpoint DIY Scene Staple Magick City Closes After 10 Years
On January 14, Magick City hosted “closing ceremonies” to mark the end of its 10-year run at 37 Box Street. The space was never just one thing — Magick City served as various home bases to countless people, from mutual aid organizations to artists to those who just wanted to […] Click here to view […]
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Gives 2nd State of the City Address
New York City Mayor Eric Adams gave his 2nd State of the City speech on Thursday, January 26, at the Queen’s Theatre in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. The speech revolved around what Mayor Adams labeled the “Working People’s Agenda.” The agenda’s focus will be the four pillars that render a society strong and sustainable which are […]
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BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 1/27–1/29
In case you didn’t know, BK Reader has the 411 on what’s poppin’ in Brooklyn: THE best, the most fly, and the most robust events calendar in Kings County! Because it’s the weekend and you’re special, BK Reader has pulled together our calendar picks of the hottest events in Brooklyn to keep you entertained! Say “no” to FOMO, […]
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Visionary and Multi-Disciplinary Artist Solange Knowles Curates Spring Lineup at BAM
Solange Knowles — the multi-discliplinary, Grammy-awarded musician and visual artist who wrote number one album “A Seat At The Table” and “When I Get Home” — is stepping in as the Brooklyn Academy of Music‘s guest curator for its highly anticipated spring lineup. Returning to BAM for the first time since 2013, Knowles will curate […]
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Man Sentenced 2 to 6 Years in Prison for Driving Drunk on the Gowanus Expressway
A Staten Island man has been sentenced to 2 to 6 years in prison following a guilty plea to second-degree manslaughter for causing a collision with a tractor-trailer. While driving drunk on the Gowanus Expressway, the defendant’s front-seat passenger was killed in the crash. “This defendant’s reckless decision to get behind the wheel after drinking […]
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BK NAACP President and Politics Podcaster L. Joy Williams Nominated For NAACP Image Award
By the Brooklyn NAACP The NAACP will host its 54th Image Awards in Pasadena, California. Each year, the organization recognizes the contributions of people of color to the arts, politics, their communities, education, and more. The annual event is a convening of the brightest and most talented movers and shakers in various industries. It is […]
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Brooklyn Lawyer in NYPD Police Car Firebombing Sentenced to Prison
A lawyer who purchased gasoline that another lawyer used in firebombing an unoccupied New York City police car in Brooklyn during protests over George Floyd’s death in 2020 was sentenced Thursday to a year and a day in prison. Colinford Mattis was […] Click here to view original web page at www.fox5ny.com
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Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for 53 Apartments in Crown Heights
Housing lottery applications are open for 53 newly constructed apartments at 1010 Pacific St. in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Eligible applicants must earn from $56,983 to $138,840 depending on the size of the household. Rents start at $1,576 for a studio. There are 39 one-bedroom units available, which can accommodate up […] Click here to view […]
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Brooklyn Landlord Does Jail Time for Neglecting Units
In an unusual occurrence, a Brooklyn landlord was locked up at Rikers Island for not making court-ordered repairs. Aron Stark spent eight days in the notorious jail after failing to fix a variety of violations at 1422 Greene Avenue in Bushwick, Gothamist reported. […] Click here to view original web page at therealdeal.com
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Enhancing Workplace Cleaning Regimes to Protect Staff and Clients
A recent survey revealed that 75% of New York company executives believe that providing an enhanced office cleaning regime is the best way to encourage employees to return to work in the office. The importance of cleanliness in the workplace was highlighted during the pandemic, but even now, rising rates of flu and other common respiratory viruses […]
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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Mayor Adams’ New Initiative Offers NYC Communities a Seat at the Table
On Tuesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams gathered with leaders of a dozen local religious and cultural organizations at the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center on Manhattan’s Upper West Side to announce his latest plan for building religious and racial unity: By sharing a meal. The initiative, “Breaking Bread, Building Bonds,” is the brainchild […]
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City Harvest Swings Open The Doors to its New Sunset Park HQ
For the first in City Harvest’s 40-year history, the organization has brought all its operations to one 150,000-square-foot facility in Sunset Park, reports NY 1. The new City Harvest Cohen Community Food Rescue Center is now expected to rescue and deliver over 75 million pounds of food this year. “What our volunteers do is they […]
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This Bay Ridge Council Member is Outraged Over Bus Service Cuts; Here’s How He’s Fighting Back
Council member Justin Brannan is voicing his concerns about the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plans to alter several Brooklyn bus routes. On Jan. 23, the councilman announced his plans to spearhead a community campaign against service cuts outlined in MTA’s draft Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign plan. “We can’t sit silent while the MTA tries to steamroll […]
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Brooklyn Nets To Celebrate Lunar New Year During Today’s Game With Fashion Line, Fan Giveaways and a Chinese Hip Hop Dance Crew
On Jan. 26, the Brooklyn Nets plan to celebrate Chinese New Year during the team’s upcoming game against the Detroit Pistons at Barclay’s Center. The presenting partner of the evening’s celebration will be 華人青年 (WAH YAN CHING NIN). The clothing brand specializing in Asian aesthetics has collaborated with the Nets to release a custom merchandise […]
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NYC Scholarship Month: What New York Families Should Know
By NYC Kids RISE Staff January marks NYC Scholarship Month in New York City, an opportunity for more than 70,000 families of kindergartners and first graders to activate and view their new NYC Scholarship accounts, each of which is funded with a $100 seed investment. The accounts are provided through NYC Kids RISE, a nonprofit […]
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Crown Heights Bodega Worker, 64, Thrown to Floor in Random Attack, Suspect Sought
Police are searching for a man who threw an employee of a Brooklyn bodega to the floor in a random attack earlier this month, authorities said. The incident happened at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, as a 64-year-old employee was stocking shelves inside […] Click here to view original web page at www.audacy.com
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Prospect And Crown Heights Chefs Named James Beard Semifinalists
 Two chefs from Prospect Heights and Crown Heights restaurants are in the running to be named the best of New York. The James Beard Foundation announced semifinalists on Wednesday for its coveted awards, naming both Nasim Alikhani, of Persian hot spot Sofreh, and Eric See, of […] Click here to view original web page at […]