Rita Joseph is a local teacher running to represent her neighborhood – Flatbush / District 40 – in the City...
The Brooklyn Nets Campus Food Pantry Opens in Bed-Stuy
A public school in Bed Stuy is getting a campus food pantry, thanks to the generosity of the Brooklyn Nets...
No More G&T Screening After This Spring, Plan Calls For Changing Teachers Perceptions?
Following yesterday’s breaking news that NYC DOE will no longer administer the Gifted & Talented test to select children for...
Southern Brooklyn Neglected For Vaccine Sites Despite Reporting High Infection Rates
Despite some of the highest infection rates in the city, Southern Brooklyn is yet to get a 24/7 vaccination mega...
COVID-19 Rates Around 9%, Pathetic Vaccine Rollout, Schools Remain Open
The news this Monday morning could be better. Instead, New York state is approaching 9% infection rates (8.34%), City is...
Unlocking NYC Housing Opportunities For Residents On Rental Assistance
About a year and a half ago, four Brooklyn neighbors joined forces to help open more doors for those in...
Here’s To A Better 2021!
Dear friends and readers, As I sit and reflect on the past year, I can’t help but feel hopeful. Despite...
Flatbush Avenue Entrances To Prospect Park Now Open
Yesterday, the first new entrances into the park built since the 1940s opened to public.
COVID-19 Numbers And Other News
Brooklyn lost 12 residents to COVID-19 yesterday, one of the highest numbers of the current wave. Citywide, we passed 25,000...
Alarming Southern Brooklyn COVID – 19 Numbers, Again
The city’s COVID-19 positivity rate exceeded 7% for the third straight day by its own count, though not all tests...
Good Bye Zainab and Keira, Welcome Billy and Salma
I’m very excited to introduce two new voices at Bklyner that you will hear more from in 2021 on these...
Merry Christmas! Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus!
Tonight is the beginning of the winter holiday season for Christians and to all celebrating – we wish you as...
Brooklyn Covid-19 Update: The Vaccine Is Here, Indoor Dining No More, Get Ready For Full Shutdown
The first person to be vaccinated in NYC was Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse in Queens. The shot was...
Carwash Customer Shot In Drive By Shooting ON CIA
Just after 5:3pm this Saturday evening a person from a passing-by car discharged their weapon injuring a patron at Giant...
Brooklyn COVID-19 Numbers: 4%
Brooklyn is at solid 4% COVID-19 infection rate based on data from the New York State. Of the 65,994 individuals...
