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Brooklyn For Peace Sheds Light on Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen with Performance, Discussion

An 'Evening for the People of Yemen' will feature performances by artists Hadi and Mohamed Eldebek, playwright Karen Malpede and actress Kathleen Chalfant, as well as a conversation with political analyst Ibraham Qatabi Photo courtesy Brooklyn For Pe
Councilmember Jumaane Williams Considers Run for NY Lieutenant Governor

Councilmember Jumaane Williams Considers Run for NY Lieutenant Governor

Jumaane Williams has a long history of progressive, on-the-ground activism, addressing issues such as public safety and policing, gun violence and immigration, tenant harassment Photo courtesy office of Councilmember Jumaane Williams Is Councilmember

With Flu Season Still Going Strong, Officials Urge New Yorkers to Get Vaccinated

Influenza, which usually peaks between January and March, can be deadly for young children, pregnant women, people with chronic illness and people over 65 Photo credit: abc.

Junot Diaz to Debut Children's Book 'Islandborn' at Brooklyn Public Library

Junot Diaz's new work, his first picture book, has a heartwarming truth: "Just because you don't remember a place, doesn't mean it's not in you.

Need an Office on the Go? Meet Prosper Gowork in Bed-Stuy!

Founded by a Brooklyn Businesswoman and mother in need of an affordable workspace, Prosper Gowork offers 24-hour, seven-day access to a functional space for on-the-go professionals Elena Drakos, founder and president of Prosper Gowork, at the new spa
Photos: In Times Square, NYC's Immigrant and Haitian Communities Were Here for it!

Photos: In Times Square, NYC's Immigrant and Haitian Communities Were Here for it!

Over 1,000 residents representing Haiti, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and more gathered at Broadway and 7th avenues for a "Rally Against Racism"

Sen. Hamilton Partners with Crown Heights Health Center for Free Lead Testing

Kamin Health Urgent Care in Crown Heights offers free lead testing for children throughout the month of January Photo credit: Environmental Working Group With the recent revelations about NYCHA's failure to conduct thousands of lead paint inspections
Basquiat Masterpiece Is Coming 'Home' to Brooklyn Museum

Basquiat Masterpiece Is Coming 'Home' to Brooklyn Museum

The one-piece exhibition of Basquiat's 'Untitled,' which is regarded as one of his most powerful paintings, will be accompanied by a series of events including talks, film screening and theater Basquiat is coming home to Brooklyn - at least for a sho

Local Voices: Controversial H&M Ad Follows Store's History with Racism and Human Rights Abuses

Did the fashion stylist really think it was best to put that sweatshirt on the Black model? By Sonya Magett H&M, the second largest retailer in the world, had to temporarily close their South Africa stores after at least six locations were damage

Photos: Brooklyn's 32nd Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

BAM hosted the 2018 free community event, featuring Mayor de Blasio, Sen. Chuck Schumer, and keynote speaker Jelani Cobb.