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New York City hospitals on average were rated C.

Health & Wellness

Brooklyn Hospital Center Gets an ‘A’ for Patient Safety

by Andrea LeonhardtNovember 14, 2018

Can City Council’s New Bill Secure the Survival of Small Businesses?

Policy & Government

Can City Council’s New Bill Secure the Survival of Small Businesses?

by Matthew AllanNovember 13, 2018

The Brooklyn artist talks about her famous Flatbush mural, her signature style and a new project in Bushwick.

Arts & Entertainment

Brooklyn Muralist Katie Merz Puts Her Writing on the Wall

by Alexandra WilliamsonNovember 13, 2018

Gillibrand Debuts Kids Book on Women’s Voting Rights at Bklyn Museum

Prospect Heights

Gillibrand Debuts Kids Book on Women’s Voting Rights at Bklyn Museum

by Andrea LeonhardtNovember 13, 2018

BP Eric Adams joined by elected officials held a rally on Monday to decry a heinous Flatbush subway attack as a hate crime.

Flatbush

BP Adams, Community Call on NYPD to Investigate Flatbush Subway Attack as Hate Crime

by Andrea LeonhardtNovember 13, 2018

Toast of Brooklyn, Food and Wine Festival, Williamsburg

Bushwick

Video: A Toast to Brooklyn!

by C. Zawadi MorrisNovember 11, 2018

On Tuesday, the City Council will hold its first hearing on a three-year pilot program to create livable basement apartments in East New York.

East New York

ENY Basement Apartment Pilot Program Gets First City Council Hearing

by Andrea LeonhardtNovember 9, 2018

Blockchain, Brooklyn Tech Week, Blockchain explained, Amanda Gutterman, Consensys, Ethereum, decentralization

Bushwick

The Big Deal About Blockchain, and Why it Matters to You

by C. Zawadi MorrisNovember 9, 2018

New York City hospitals on average were rated C.

Can City Council’s New Bill Secure the Survival of Small Businesses?

The Brooklyn artist talks about her famous Flatbush mural, her signature style and a new project in Bushwick.

Gillibrand Debuts Kids Book on Women’s Voting Rights at Bklyn Museum

BP Eric Adams joined by elected officials held a rally on Monday to decry a heinous Flatbush subway attack as a hate crime.

Toast of Brooklyn, Food and Wine Festival, Williamsburg

On Tuesday, the City Council will hold its first hearing on a three-year pilot program to create livable basement apartments in East New York.

Blockchain, Brooklyn Tech Week, Blockchain explained, Amanda Gutterman, Consensys, Ethereum, decentralization

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Neighborhoods

Bedford Stuyvesant

Van Walker, mortgage fraud, Bed-Stuy, evictions

Non-Profit & Community

Bed-Stuy Homeowner Fights Eviction He Claims Is Bogus

November 8, 2018

Brownsville

Can City Council’s New Bill Secure the Survival of Small Businesses?

Policy & Government

Can City Council’s New Bill Secure the Survival of Small Businesses?

November 13, 2018

Bushwick

The Brooklyn artist talks about her famous Flatbush mural, her signature style and a new project in Bushwick.

Arts & Entertainment

Brooklyn Muralist Katie Merz Puts Her Writing on the Wall

November 13, 2018

Bushwick

The Brooklyn artist talks about her famous Flatbush mural, her signature style and a new project in Bushwick.

Arts & Entertainment

Brooklyn Muralist Katie Merz Puts Her Writing on the Wall

November 13, 2018

Crown Heights

Crown Heights most infamous Bike Lanes

Lifestyle & Culture

Here’s Where Central Bklyn Cyclists Are Most Ticked off About Blocked Bike Lanes

November 9, 2018

Crown Heights

Crown Heights most infamous Bike Lanes

Lifestyle & Culture

Here’s Where Central Bklyn Cyclists Are Most Ticked off About Blocked Bike Lanes

November 9, 2018

East New York

On Tuesday, the City Council will hold its first hearing on a three-year pilot program to create livable basement apartments in East New York.

East New York

ENY Basement Apartment Pilot Program Gets First City Council Hearing

November 9, 2018

Flatbush

BP Eric Adams joined by elected officials held a rally on Monday to decry a heinous Flatbush subway attack as a hate crime.

Flatbush

BP Adams, Community Call on NYPD to Investigate Flatbush Subway Attack as Hate Crime

November 13, 2018

Fort Greene / Clinton Hill

New York City hospitals on average were rated C.

Health & Wellness

Brooklyn Hospital Center Gets an ‘A’ for Patient Safety

November 14, 2018

Prospect Heights

Gillibrand Debuts Kids Book on Women’s Voting Rights at Bklyn Museum

Prospect Heights

Gillibrand Debuts Kids Book on Women’s Voting Rights at Bklyn Museum

November 13, 2018

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November 14, 2018

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November 14, 2018

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Arts & Entertainment

The Brooklyn artist talks about her famous Flatbush mural, her signature style and a new project in Bushwick.

Brooklyn Muralist Katie Merz Puts Her Writing on the Wall

November 13, 2018

Clinton Hill artist Adeline Michele, front lady of nu-disco orchestra Escort, is releasing her long-awaited debut album

Meet Escort’s Adeline Michele: Raw Funk with a Touch of Disco Glam

November 8, 2018

Business & Innovation

Female techies and entrepreneurs gathered to share their experiences in the male-dominated world of tech

At Brooklyn Tech Week, Women Share Stories of Success

November 11, 2018

Blockchain, Brooklyn Tech Week, Blockchain explained, Amanda Gutterman, Consensys, Ethereum, decentralization

The Big Deal About Blockchain, and Why it Matters to You

November 9, 2018

Lifestyle & Culture

Gillibrand Debuts Kids Book on Women’s Voting Rights at Bklyn Museum

Gillibrand Debuts Kids Book on Women’s Voting Rights at Bklyn Museum

November 13, 2018

Toast of Brooklyn, Food and Wine Festival, Williamsburg

Video: A Toast to Brooklyn!

November 11, 2018

Lifestyle & Culture

Gillibrand Debuts Kids Book on Women’s Voting Rights at Bklyn Museum

Gillibrand Debuts Kids Book on Women’s Voting Rights at Bklyn Museum

November 13, 2018

Toast of Brooklyn, Food and Wine Festival, Williamsburg

Video: A Toast to Brooklyn!

November 11, 2018

Health & Wellness

New York City hospitals on average were rated C.

Brooklyn Hospital Center Gets an ‘A’ for Patient Safety

November 14, 2018

The STAR Health Center will expand Brookdale's existing HIV services to include substance abuse and mental health counseling.

Brookdale Hospital Announces New HIV Health Center in Brownsville

November 7, 2018

Health & Wellness

New York City hospitals on average were rated C.

Brooklyn Hospital Center Gets an ‘A’ for Patient Safety

November 14, 2018

The STAR Health Center will expand Brookdale's existing HIV services to include substance abuse and mental health counseling.

Brookdale Hospital Announces New HIV Health Center in Brownsville

November 7, 2018

Policy & Government

Can City Council’s New Bill Secure the Survival of Small Businesses?

Can City Council’s New Bill Secure the Survival of Small Businesses?

November 13, 2018

BP Eric Adams joined by elected officials held a rally on Monday to decry a heinous Flatbush subway attack as a hate crime.

BP Adams, Community Call on NYPD to Investigate Flatbush Subway Attack as Hate Crime

November 13, 2018

Non-Profit & Community

Van Walker, mortgage fraud, Bed-Stuy, evictions

Bed-Stuy Homeowner Fights Eviction He Claims Is Bogus

November 8, 2018

The Love Vote gets out the vote for thiose who can't cast the ballot.

The Love Vote: Hitting the Polls for Those Who Can’t

November 5, 2018

Letters from the Editor

Letter from the Editor: Why, on November 6, You Should Care About ‘Dem Boys!

November 4, 2018

Goodman, Chaney, Schwerner, Voting Rights Act of 1964, Freedom Summer, CORE, Philadelphia Mississippi, Bud Cole, Beatrice Cole, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2018 midterm elections, get out the vote, black voter turnout

I was a sophomore in high school, and I remember the day so clearly: I had just walked in the...

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Local Voices

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Cinematic Heroes and Their Relationship to the Divine

by Michael Milton

November 5, 2018

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November 2, 2018

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Ntozke Shange, Bed-Stuy’s Pride, Dies at 70

October 31, 2018

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Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

Veterans Day– A Tribute to All-American Veterans

by Andrea Leonhardt

November 9, 2018

As we are nearing its centennial celebration, let’s take a look at the history of Veterans Day which originated as...

Van Walker, mortgage fraud, Bed-Stuy, evictions

Bed-Stuy Homeowner Fights Eviction He Claims Is Bogus

by Matthew Allan

November 8, 2018

Bed-Stuy resident Van Walker is fighting to keep his home. According to Walker, the house he owned in Bed-Stuy fell...

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Blockchain Dominates the Dialogue at Brooklyn Tech Week

by Alexandra Kelley

November 8, 2018

Wednesday morning, investors, developers and c-level executives in tech gathered at the Williamsburg Hotel in Brooklyn to participate in the...

Clinton Hill artist Adeline Michele, front lady of nu-disco orchestra Escort, is releasing her long-awaited debut album

Meet Escort’s Adeline Michele: Raw Funk with a Touch of Disco Glam

by Andrea Leonhardt

November 8, 2018

Don’t call it a comeback — disco never left, says Clinton Hill artist Adeline Michele, front lady of the nu-disco...

City Council passed legislation on Wednesday to curb illegal commuter van operations while supporting those businesses that operate legitimately.

City Council Passes Bill to Expand Commuter Van Regulation

by Andrea Leonhardt

November 8, 2018

City Council passed legislation on Wednesday to curb illegal commuter van operations while protecting those businesses that operate legitimately. The bill,...

Dubbed as a night of style, imagination and freedom, BPL invites all Brooklynites to show off in their most beautiful, courageous and spirited fashion

It’s Going to Be a Ball at Bklyn Public Library, ‘The People’s Ball!’

by Andrea Leonhardt

November 7, 2018

Brooklynites, show up and show off for Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)'s inaugural gala extravaganza, "The People's Ball" on Saturday, December 1....

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