BK Reader

BK Reader is a local digital news platform that focuses on the arts, culture, business, and lifestyle of Brooklyn's most rapidly growing neighborhoods, such as Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Brownsville, East New York, Prospect Heights, Flatbush, and Bushwick. Founded in 2013, BK Reader is a publication created for Brooklyn by its residents. Our team of writers and reporters all live in Brooklyn, bringing a genuine local perspective to their work. Through our “Local Voices” section, we offer a space for community members to blog about their own experiences and insights, while the “Young Voices” section invites young writers aged 8-18 to share their thoughts on the world around them. Subscribers to our newsletter receive fresh news updates every Monday through Saturday at 7:00 am. With our Bloom news geolocation feature, readers can find the latest articles from BK Reader within their neighborhood or even tailor their newsletters to receive information specific to their block. BK Reader is the most reliable source for local news in Brooklyn because it is rooted in the community. From local government officials to small business owners, from community board members to public housing residents, and from homeowners to recent grads, BK Reader truly serves the people of Brooklyn.

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Rain Can’t Dampen Brooklyn Pride

1 week ago | bkreader.com | Howard Weiss

Despite some rain, hundreds of participants enjoyed the Brooklyn Pride parade on Saturday, June 14 in Park Slope. The day started with a 5K run in Prospect Park, along with a family-friendly street festival on 5th Avenue, between Union and 9th Streets. The twilight parade gathered many local organizations, Brooklyn elected leaders and LGBTQIA+ supporters along 5th Avenue.
A Brooklyn Elementary School Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

1 week ago | bkreader.com | Megan McGibney

It was a day of history and excitement as P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini in Gravesend marked its 100th anniversary on June 4. The celebration inlcuded extensive intrior and exterior decorations, the school's small orchestra welcoming parents and guests in the front lobby, a photo exhibit in the cafeteria showcasing each of P.S. 216's ten decades and more. The celebration included a morning assembly that included about 200 parents, alumni and former principals.
Inclusive Early Childhood Education Center Arrives in Brooklyn

2 weeks ago | bkreader.com | Megan McGibney

A Flatbush elementary school will gain a new annex that will serve students with autism and other disabilities this fall. The Department of Education said it will open District 17's first-ever inclusive early childhood education center at 1070 Flatbush Ave. as an annex to P.S. 6. The center will be for students in general education classes as well as those with autism and other disabilities, from pre-K through second grade.
Crime Dips, But Teen Offenses Still a Concern in NYC

2 weeks ago | bkreader.com | Moses Jeanfrancois

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday welcomed the recent drop in crime but cautioned that many New Yorkers still feel crime remains high. At the same time, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch warned that crime committed by children remained at worrisome levels.
Alvin Ailey Brings Gospel And Grace to BAM

2 weeks ago | bkreader.com | Richard Burroughs

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Brooklyn Academy of Music from June 5–8, with a program that celebrates both innovation and heritage. The season features the world premiere of The Holy Blues, a collaborative work by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, an Ailey 2025 Artist in Residence and founder of Urban Bush Women, a Brooklyn-based dance company, and dancers Samantha Figgins and Chalvar Monteiro. Also featured is the 25th anniversary production of Ronald K.
A Brooklyn Fitness Club Mixes Running With Afro-Caribbean Culture

3 weeks ago | bkreader.com | Brianna Robles

If you’ve ever sat in your cozy, Brooklyn apartment wanting to meet new people and build deeper connections, Owen Akhibi Herrera, owner of Peak and Pace, may have the solution for you. Peak and Pace is a social club that hosts weekly running and walking events, as well as social gatherings including comedy shows, ski trips, dance parties and more. The club was born out of Herrera's need for connection after he moved from London to New York City.
Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy Honors Clara Hayes With Street Co-Naming

3 weeks ago | bkreader.com | Richard Burroughs

Clara Hayes, a beloved Bedford-Stuyvesant resident and businesswoman, was honored with a street co-naming on May 24, when the corner of Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Macon Street was renamed Mrs. Clara Hayes Way. Haynes, who passed away in 2022, was the owner of Macon Hardware, at 339 Macon St., for over 60 years. Hayes was well-loved by the community for turning her store into a refuge for the community. The ceremony brought out a loving audience of Brooklynites who were all touched by Hayes.
Meet Your Candidate: Whitney Tilson for NYC Mayor

1 month ago | bkreader.com | Megan McGibney

There are 12 Democrats running for New York City mayor this election. Among them is Whitney Tilson, an investor, nonprofit founder, and education reform advocate who describes himself as a "pro-business Democrat." "I want to be the mayor of entrepreneurship and fostering investment," Tilson said.
Mayor Adams Unveils 9/11 Veterans Memorial Plans, Addresses Brooklyn Bridge Crash and Wind Project Reinstatement

1 month ago | bkreader.com | Moses Jeanfrancois

At his weekly in-person press conference on Tuesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed the artist designs for a new post-9/11 veterans memorial to be built in Whitestone, Queens, titled “Flames of Honor.” The announcement comes ahead of Memorial Day weekend and during Fleet Week, emphasizing the city’s tribute to military service.
Celebrating Innovative Public Sector Projects For 20 Years

1 month ago | bkreader.com | Jonathan Weiner

Government innovation is a phrase many today would consider a contradiction in terms. The life and enduring legacy of Frederick O’Reilly Hayes proves this notion wrong. In 1966, Hayes joined Mayor John V. Lindsay's administration as its Budget Director with a radical idea for the time: the Budget Bureau could be a hub for citywide innovation.