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St. Francis College Expands Academic Programs to Help Students Tackle a Changing Social Landscape

St. Francis College Expands Academic Programs to Help Students Tackle a Changing Social Landscape

The new and expanded programs are part of an initiative that sets out to deepen the college's commitment to cultivating a more equitable and inclusive community
Rats, Litter, Parking and Crime are Big Problems, Said Residents at Weeksville Town Hall Meeting

Rats, Litter, Parking and Crime are Big Problems, Said Residents at Weeksville Town Hall Meeting

The town hall, hosted at the Weeksville Heritage Center, had representatives from 7 different city departments available to address concerns
Meet The GodSquad: Clergy Leaders Battling Gun Violence in East Flatbush

Meet The GodSquad: Clergy Leaders Battling Gun Violence in East Flatbush

The faith-based organization, approaching its 12th anniversary, bridges the community and police.
A.G. James Sues Bus Companies for Polluting in New York City Communities of Color

A.G. James Sues Bus Companies for Polluting in New York City Communities of Color

Jofaz Transportation, Inc., 3rd Avenue Transit, Inc., and Y&M Transit Corp., Inc. violated City and State idling limits, leading to widespread air pollution in communities of color
'Black Writers Lighting the Way:' A Rebroadcast and Community Conversation

'Black Writers Lighting the Way:' A Rebroadcast and Community Conversation

If you missed the groundbreaking conference in March, The Center Black Literature is offering another chance to be a part of this important conversation
Former City Aide Shares His Story of Falling Victim to Lawsuit Lending After Police-Involved Injury

Former City Aide Shares His Story of Falling Victim to Lawsuit Lending After Police-Involved Injury

The Rev. Kirsten John Foy is on a mission to address the problem of 'Lawsuit Lending Abuse'
Let the Games Begin! Dave & Buster's Opens in Atlantic Center

Let the Games Begin! Dave & Buster's Opens in Atlantic Center

The arcade offers Brooklynites around 125 different arcade games, including Nets-themed Basketball.
Brooklyn's District 33 is The First to Release Its Own Climate Plan

Brooklyn's District 33 is The First to Release Its Own Climate Plan

The plan's goals are to expand green spaces, build new storm surge protections, reduce building and car emissions, and reach a zero waste goal.
'Wedding Band' (A Love/Hate Story in Black and White) Will Have You Married to Your Seat

'Wedding Band' (A Love/Hate Story in Black and White) Will Have You Married to Your Seat

Written by Alice Childress and directed by Awoye Timpo, Wedding Band is making its first appearance in Brooklyn since its New York premiere in 1972.
DEC Delays Decision 6th Time Around National Grid Gas Vaporizers Near Greenpoint NYCHA Property

DEC Delays Decision 6th Time Around National Grid Gas Vaporizers Near Greenpoint NYCHA Property

The Department of Environmental Conservation said it will not issue a permit decision for National Grid's project in Greenpoint until the utility has gone through a process with another state department