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Historic Fort Greene Church to Be Replaced by 11-Story Apartment Building

Historic Fort Greene Church to Be Replaced by 11-Story Apartment Building

The church was closed in 2010 when it started to deteriorate from the inside
The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Prospect Heights

Crime is up in Prospect Heights, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
Beloved Bed-Stuy Record Store, ‘Halsey & Lewis’ Returns, This Time on Madison and Marcus Garvey

Beloved Bed-Stuy Record Store, ‘Halsey & Lewis’ Returns, This Time on Madison and Marcus Garvey

Halsey & Lewis sells eclectic books, records, candles, and café fare, and it will soon throw a range of free community events.
Brooklyn Is Africa Exhibit Opens at Brooklyn Borough Hall

Brooklyn Is Africa Exhibit Opens at Brooklyn Borough Hall

The exhibition features a selection of rare and historic African artifacts from the Eric Edwards collection
Vets and Families Rally to Support BK VA Hospital Amidst Fears of Closure

Vets and Families Rally to Support BK VA Hospital Amidst Fears of Closure

Rallies will take place this Sunday to voice opposition to any future cuts to Brooklyn and Staten Island’s VA healthcare facilities
Royal Rib House Owner Announces Upcoming Opening Date, Motivated by Bed-Stuy Love

Royal Rib House Owner Announces Upcoming Opening Date, Motivated by Bed-Stuy Love

Royal Rib House will be reopening in the next week or so—and definitely by March 21—at its new location at 256 Malcolm X Boulevard
Brooklyn Man Arrested and Charged With Stealing More Than $1M During Gunpoint Robberies: DOJ

Brooklyn Man Arrested and Charged With Stealing More Than $1M During Gunpoint Robberies: DOJ

The 37-year-old has been charged with robbing the owner and multiple customers of a Queens check-cashing business
An Afrodance Movement Emerges in Brooklyn

An Afrodance Movement Emerges in Brooklyn

At its 10-yr anniversary, Cumbe Dance Center ushers in the evolution of African dance
Prospect Park Poetry Partnership to Explore History of Lefferts Historic House, Elevate Diverse Voices

Prospect Park Poetry Partnership to Explore History of Lefferts Historic House, Elevate Diverse Voices

Four poets have been selected to produce work about Prospect Park that they will share with the Brooklyn community
East NY Land Trust Targets 18 Vacant City-Owned Properties For Community Ownership

East NY Land Trust Targets 18 Vacant City-Owned Properties For Community Ownership

The grassroots organization calls on City officials to transfer the lots for community self-determination.