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Dear Afropunk, You've Changed.

Dear Afropunk, You've Changed.

A lot has changed with the Afropunk music festival... But just like in Brooklyn and just like in life, things change.
Video: Bed-Stuy Artist Tiffany B Chanel Turns Sneaker Designs into Pop Art Portrait Fame

Video: Bed-Stuy Artist Tiffany B Chanel Turns Sneaker Designs into Pop Art Portrait Fame

Bed-Stuy artist Tiffany B Chanel is gaining Instagram fame for her sneaker art and unique pop-art portraits. For Bed-Stuy artist and educator Tiffany B Chanel it all started with a pair of Converse sneakers she wanted.
A Mini-Mall Inside a Mall is Coming to Downtown Brooklyn

A Mini-Mall Inside a Mall is Coming to Downtown Brooklyn

The new 1,900-square-feet "mini-mall' inside Downtown's City Point will include eight international retailers, some of which are making their U.S. debut.
Planned Parenthood of NYC Struggles to Deliver Morning-After HIV Drug

Planned Parenthood of NYC Struggles to Deliver Morning-After HIV Drug

The nonprofit's website advertises walk-in access to PEP, a drug which can prevent HIV if taken within 72 hours of exposure. Patients report being told to look elsewhere.
Kings County Hospital Health Fair Gets Brooklyn Kids Ready for School

Kings County Hospital Health Fair Gets Brooklyn Kids Ready for School

Health vendors provided services, free screenings and educational materials for they entire family.
Cuomo Announces 1,000 Affordable Senior Homes for Central Brooklyn

Cuomo Announces 1,000 Affordable Senior Homes for Central Brooklyn

The new plan is part of the $1.
Snoop Dogg Is Bringing 'Redemption' with Autobiographical Musical to Brooklyn

Snoop Dogg Is Bringing 'Redemption' with Autobiographical Musical to Brooklyn

'Redemption of a Dogg' is a musical based on a multi-faceted character -- a gangsta rapper, family man and man of God -- and co-stars R&B singer Tamar Braxton.

Brownsville Farm Opens Cafe with Farm-Fresh Healthy Eats

The new cafe will provide local residents with fresh produce grown right on the Brownsville farm run by Project EATS.
This City Crowdfunding Program Gives Women Entrepreneurs a Boost

This City Crowdfunding Program Gives Women Entrepreneurs a Boost

Since its launch less than a year ago, more than 100 NY women entrepreneurs have obtained loans through the city's partnership with the crowdfunding platform Kiva.
Grand Army Plaza Will Get a $9M Makeover

Grand Army Plaza Will Get a $9M Makeover

Grand Army Plaza will get a grand overhaul including a new roof, pavement, fencing, lighting, plants and trees.