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Through its curriculum and service learning projects, the Brooklyn Green School guides students to embrace their civic responsibility, show empathy and practice eco-consciousness.

New Crown Heights School Cultivates Progressive Minds and Civic Thinking

by Andrea LeonhardtJanuary 17, 2019

The city's highest rates of maternal mortality are found in Brooklyn neighborhoods like East New York and Brownsville.

Adams Hosts Forum on Maternal Health Disparities in East Brooklyn

by Andrea LeonhardtJanuary 17, 2019

Trevor Noah presents "Born a Crime."

Surviving and Thriving Under Apartheid — Trevor Noah to Discuss Memoir in Brooklyn

by Andrea LeonhardtJanuary 17, 2019

Studying the demographic changes would require the city to aknowledge that rezonings accelerate speculation and displacement, advocates say.

Housing Advocates Call for Racial Impact Study to Be Part of City’s Rezoning Process

by Andrea LeonhardtJanuary 16, 2019

The annual 50in50 series selects 50 Black women and girls from all walks of life to share their stories in form of a letter.

Arts & Entertainment

Call for Black Women Writers: ‘What Will You Leave Behind for Your Daughters?’

by Andrea LeonhardtJanuary 16, 2019

The new ferry stop will be located adjacent to Dock 72 and offer a new commuting option for Navy Yard employees and resident of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Fort Greene / Clinton Hill

All Aboard! Navy Yard Will Be Added to NYC Ferry Stops

by Andrea LeonhardtJanuary 16, 2019

Named after the late Borough President Raymond V. Ingersoll, the Eagle can now peacefully nest in the central library's main lobby.

Prospect Heights

The People Have Spoken: Brooklyn Library’s Eagle Has a Name!

by Andrea LeonhardtJanuary 15, 2019

The museum's annual 'I Have a Dream' Celebration boasts a day full of family-friendly programming to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

Bklyn Children’s Museum to Celebrate MLK with a Family Day of Service and Art

by Andrea LeonhardtJanuary 15, 2019

Through its curriculum and service learning projects, the Brooklyn Green School guides students to embrace their civic responsibility, show empathy and practice eco-consciousness.

The city's highest rates of maternal mortality are found in Brooklyn neighborhoods like East New York and Brownsville.

Trevor Noah presents "Born a Crime."

Studying the demographic changes would require the city to aknowledge that rezonings accelerate speculation and displacement, advocates say.

The annual 50in50 series selects 50 Black women and girls from all walks of life to share their stories in form of a letter.

The new ferry stop will be located adjacent to Dock 72 and offer a new commuting option for Navy Yard employees and resident of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Named after the late Borough President Raymond V. Ingersoll, the Eagle can now peacefully nest in the central library's main lobby.

The museum's annual 'I Have a Dream' Celebration boasts a day full of family-friendly programming to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

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The annual 50in50 series selects 50 Black women and girls from all walks of life to share their stories in form of a letter.

Arts & Entertainment

Call for Black Women Writers: ‘What Will You Leave Behind for Your Daughters?’

January 16, 2019

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The state senate opened its legislative session with a bang by tackling the critical issue of voting reforms. What will change?

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NY State Senate Passes Sweeping Voting Reforms

January 15, 2019

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Studying the demographic changes would require the city to aknowledge that rezonings accelerate speculation and displacement, advocates say.

Housing Advocates Call for Racial Impact Study to Be Part of City’s Rezoning Process

January 16, 2019

Bushwick

Studying the demographic changes would require the city to aknowledge that rezonings accelerate speculation and displacement, advocates say.

Housing Advocates Call for Racial Impact Study to Be Part of City’s Rezoning Process

January 16, 2019

Crown Heights

Through its curriculum and service learning projects, the Brooklyn Green School guides students to embrace their civic responsibility, show empathy and practice eco-consciousness.

New Crown Heights School Cultivates Progressive Minds and Civic Thinking

January 17, 2019

Crown Heights

Through its curriculum and service learning projects, the Brooklyn Green School guides students to embrace their civic responsibility, show empathy and practice eco-consciousness.

New Crown Heights School Cultivates Progressive Minds and Civic Thinking

January 17, 2019

East New York

The city's highest rates of maternal mortality are found in Brooklyn neighborhoods like East New York and Brownsville.

Adams Hosts Forum on Maternal Health Disparities in East Brooklyn

January 17, 2019

Flatbush

Trevor Noah presents "Born a Crime."

Surviving and Thriving Under Apartheid — Trevor Noah to Discuss Memoir in Brooklyn

January 17, 2019

Fort Greene / Clinton Hill

The new ferry stop will be located adjacent to Dock 72 and offer a new commuting option for Navy Yard employees and resident of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Fort Greene / Clinton Hill

All Aboard! Navy Yard Will Be Added to NYC Ferry Stops

January 16, 2019

Prospect Heights

Named after the late Borough President Raymond V. Ingersoll, the Eagle can now peacefully nest in the central library's main lobby.

Prospect Heights

The People Have Spoken: Brooklyn Library’s Eagle Has a Name!

January 15, 2019

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The museum's annual 'I Have a Dream' Celebration boasts a day full of family-friendly programming to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

Bklyn Children’s Museum to Celebrate MLK with a Family Day of Service and Art

January 15, 2019

The celebration will also feature musical performances by Oddisee and the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, as well as a screening of the social justice documentary 'Dolores'

#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Deliver Keynote at BAM’s Annual MLK Tribute

January 14, 2019

Health & Wellness

The city's highest rates of maternal mortality are found in Brooklyn neighborhoods like East New York and Brownsville.

Adams Hosts Forum on Maternal Health Disparities in East Brooklyn

January 17, 2019

NYC Health + Hospital announced today the launch of its new, citywide initiative “Meatless Mondays.”

Bklyn Hospitals Add ‘Meatless Mondays’ Menus to Promote Healthy Nutrition

January 14, 2019

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The celebration will also feature musical performances by Oddisee and the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, as well as a screening of the social justice documentary 'Dolores'

#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Deliver Keynote at BAM’s Annual MLK Tribute

by Andrea Leonhardt

January 14, 2019

New York City’s largest public celebration in honor of iconic civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. returns to...

Located at 1488 New York Avenue, the development will bring 88 affordable studios for seniors to East Flatbush

New Development to Bring 88 Units of Affordable Senior Housing to East Flatbush

by Andrea Leonhardt

January 14, 2019

The Evangelical Crusade of Fishers of Men were joined by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Councilmember Jumaane Williams and Assemblywoman...

The Brownsville Community Culinary Center is now accepting applications for its paid 40-week training program that includes classroom instruction, hands-on experience within the center's eatery and externships across NYC.

Brownsville Culinary Center Is Looking for New Cohort of Aspiring Chefs

by Andrea Leonhardt

January 11, 2019

What's cooking, Brownsville? Soon, it may be you! The Brownsville Community Culinary Center, a nonprofit work development program, is recruiting...

The TPT program came under scrutiny after reports of homeowners emerged whose properties were transferred to third parties without notifying them.

Cornegy Rebukes Mayor’s Plan to Expand Controversial Third Party Transfer Program

by Andrea Leonhardt

January 11, 2019

Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled plans on Thursday to expand the city’s controversial Third Party Transfer Program -- and Brooklyn Councilmember...

The program offers universal, free, full-day, early childhood education for three-year-olds; applications open early February.

Free ‘3-K for All’ is Coming to East New York

by Andrea Leonhardt

January 11, 2019

Beginning in September 2019, East New York parents will have the opportunity to enroll their little ones in the city’s...

The soul-jazz-hip-hop ensemble will celebrate 20 years of Black Power anthems and experimental American diasporan music with live performances and conversation

Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Ensemble Celebrates 20th Anniversary at Brooklyn Museum

by Andrea Leonhardt

January 10, 2019

The soul-jazz-hip-hop ensemble Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Chamber will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an evening of Black Power anthems...

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