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What better way to start your Thanksgiving meal with a bowl of warm Butternut Squash soup.

Lifestyle & Culture

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes: Butternut Squash Soup

by Andrea LeonhardtNovember 15, 2018

Hundreds of Frida Kahlo's personal objects will make their U.S. debut, along with iconic paintings and photographs.

Prospect Heights

One of the Largest Frida Kahlo Exhibits is Coming to Brooklyn

by Andrea LeonhardtNovember 15, 2018

Community Board 2 (CB2) approved on Wednesday the co-naming of the Clinton Hill Street where legendary rapper Christoper Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., grew up.

Fort Greene / Clinton Hill

Community Board Lets The Notorious B.I.G. Finally Have His Way

by Andrea LeonhardtNovember 15, 2018

Clarke and Jeffries introduced legislation on November 5, that would posthumously award Shirley Chisholm the Congressional Gold Medal.

Crown Heights

Bklyn Pols Seek to Recognize Shirley Chisholm with Nation’s Highest Honor

by Andrea LeonhardtNovember 14, 2018

The co-working company aims to connect burgeoning Brooklyn entrepreneurs and the local community.

Bedford Stuyvesant

Video: BKLYN Commons Offers Space and Community for Entrepreneurs to Grow

by Anna Bradley-SmithNovember 14, 2018

Councilmember Rafael Espinal

East New York

Councilmember Espinal Enters Public Advocate Race

by Andrea LeonhardtNovember 14, 2018

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

What better way to start your Thanksgiving meal with a bowl of warm Butternut Squash soup.

Hundreds of Frida Kahlo's personal objects will make their U.S. debut, along with iconic paintings and photographs.

Community Board 2 (CB2) approved on Wednesday the co-naming of the Clinton Hill Street where legendary rapper Christoper Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., grew up.

Clarke and Jeffries introduced legislation on November 5, that would posthumously award Shirley Chisholm the Congressional Gold Medal.

The co-working company aims to connect burgeoning Brooklyn entrepreneurs and the local community.

Councilmember Rafael Espinal

New York City hospitals on average were rated C.

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

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Neighborhoods

Bedford Stuyvesant

The co-working company aims to connect burgeoning Brooklyn entrepreneurs and the local community.

Bedford Stuyvesant

Video: BKLYN Commons Offers Space and Community for Entrepreneurs to Grow

November 14, 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

Clarke and Jeffries introduced legislation on November 5, that would posthumously award Shirley Chisholm the Congressional Gold Medal.

Crown Heights

Bklyn Pols Seek to Recognize Shirley Chisholm with Nation’s Highest Honor

November 14, 2018

Crown Heights

Clarke and Jeffries introduced legislation on November 5, that would posthumously award Shirley Chisholm the Congressional Gold Medal.

Crown Heights

Bklyn Pols Seek to Recognize Shirley Chisholm with Nation’s Highest Honor

November 14, 2018

East New York

Councilmember Rafael Espinal

East New York

Councilmember Espinal Enters Public Advocate Race

November 14, 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

Community Board 2 (CB2) approved on Wednesday the co-naming of the Clinton Hill Street where legendary rapper Christoper Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., grew up.

Fort Greene / Clinton Hill

Community Board Lets The Notorious B.I.G. Finally Have His Way

November 15, 2018

Prospect Heights

Hundreds of Frida Kahlo's personal objects will make their U.S. debut, along with iconic paintings and photographs.

Prospect Heights

One of the Largest Frida Kahlo Exhibits is Coming to Brooklyn

November 15, 2018

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November 14, 2018

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Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance has launched a special series of donation-based performance dance classes.

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November 14, 2018

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Arts & Entertainment

Hundreds of Frida Kahlo's personal objects will make their U.S. debut, along with iconic paintings and photographs.

One of the Largest Frida Kahlo Exhibits is Coming to Brooklyn

November 15, 2018

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

Business & Innovation

The co-working company aims to connect burgeoning Brooklyn entrepreneurs and the local community.

Video: BKLYN Commons Offers Space and Community for Entrepreneurs to Grow

November 14, 2018

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

Lifestyle & Culture

What better way to start your Thanksgiving meal with a bowl of warm Butternut Squash soup.

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes: Butternut Squash Soup

November 15, 2018

Community Board 2 (CB2) approved on Wednesday the co-naming of the Clinton Hill Street where legendary rapper Christoper Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., grew up.

Community Board Lets The Notorious B.I.G. Finally Have His Way

November 15, 2018

Lifestyle & Culture

What better way to start your Thanksgiving meal with a bowl of warm Butternut Squash soup.

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes: Butternut Squash Soup

November 15, 2018

Community Board 2 (CB2) approved on Wednesday the co-naming of the Clinton Hill Street where legendary rapper Christoper Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., grew up.

Community Board Lets The Notorious B.I.G. Finally Have His Way

November 15, 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

Councilmember Rafael Espinal

Councilmember Espinal Enters Public Advocate Race

November 14, 2018

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

Non-Profit & Community

Clarke and Jeffries introduced legislation on November 5, that would posthumously award Shirley Chisholm the Congressional Gold Medal.

Bklyn Pols Seek to Recognize Shirley Chisholm with Nation’s Highest Honor

November 14, 2018

Van Walker, mortgage fraud, Bed-Stuy, evictions

Bed-Stuy Homeowner Fights Eviction He Claims Is Bogus

November 8, 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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by Michael Milton

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November 2, 2018

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October 31, 2018

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October 12, 2018

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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

by Andrea Leonhardt

November 13, 2018

Borough President Eric Adams joined by State Senator Jesse Hamilton, Councilmember Mathieu Eugene and other elected officials held a rally...

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

by Alexandra Kelley

November 11, 2018

On Thursday, the inaugural Brooklyn Tech Week welcomed women developers and entrepreneurs to the Williamsburg Hotel for the "Women in Tech" panel...

Toast of Brooklyn, Food and Wine Festival, Williamsburg

Video: A Toast to Brooklyn!

by C. Zawadi Morris

November 11, 2018

Over 100 brands of fine wine and liquor along with 20 food companies were presented at the 11th annual Toast...

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.

ENY Basement Apartment Pilot Program Gets First City Council Hearing

by Andrea Leonhardt

November 9, 2018

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

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

by C. Zawadi Morris

November 9, 2018

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Crown Heights most infamous Bike Lanes

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

by Andrea Leonhardt

November 9, 2018

A small portion of a Crown Heights' street seems to be particularly notorious for vehicles blocking bike lanes, according to...

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