Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Featured News

Assemblymember Barron Gives Final Black History Month Lesson in Bed-Stuy

Assemblymember Charles Barron was keynote speaker Sunday at a Black History Month event in Bed-Stuy If there's one thing Assemblymember Charles Barron never has done-- and likely never will do- is censor his views, insights or opinion, particularly a

Brooklyn D.A. Announces New 'Cold Case' Unit

Last week, the Kings County District Attorney's office announced the arrest of a suspect in the murder of 19-year-old Brooklyn resident Rashawn Brazell .
Photos: Crown Heights Becomes Host for 2300 Chabad Youth From Around the World

Photos: Crown Heights Becomes Host for 2300 Chabad Youth From Around the World

This past weekend, more than 2300 Jewish teens hailing from 30 different countries gathered in Crown Heights, Brooklyn for the annual International CTeen Convention

Freedom Rider with MLK and John Lewis, Bernard Lafayette, Shares His Story

Bernard Lafayette was at St. Francis College speaking on his lifelong work toward nonviolent resistance, during Black History Month From serving an original Freedom Rider with Rep.

Global Warming Weekend Events Guide

The weekend is here! But have no fear, as I've got a few event recommendations to make it all worthwhile.
Stringer Rails Against Trump's Rollback of Protections for Transgender Students

Stringer Rails Against Trump's Rollback of Protections for Transgender Students

NY City Comptroller Scott Stringer NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer is speaking out against President Trump's plan to rescind guidelines recently set by former President Obama allowing transgender students to use the restroom consistent with their gend

Live Opera Broadcast at BAM Features Kristine Opolais in 'Rusalka'

On Saturday, February 25, Brooklyn Academy of Music will debut a live broadcast from The Met of Kristine Opolais starring in an imaginative new production of ' Rusalka ,' the mythical role that helped launch her international career.
NYC First Lady McCray, Teens Connect in Brooklyn Around Sexual Health

NYC First Lady McCray, Teens Connect in Brooklyn Around Sexual Health

Dr.
New Art Installation at Brooklyn Bridge Park Creates Illusion of Endless Void

New Art Installation at Brooklyn Bridge Park Creates Illusion of Endless Void

In March 2015, renowned sculptor Anish Kapoor debuted "Descension," a seemingly endless whirlpool installation, at the 2015 Kochi-Muziris Biennale , India's 108-day long contemporary art biennale, the country's first.

J. Cole's '4 Your Eyez Only' Tour Headed to Brooklyn

J. Cole Multi-platinum-selling artist J. Cole will performing at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on August 1, as part of his 4 Your Eyez Only Tour to Barclays Center on Tuesday, August 1. The 4 Your Eyez Only Tour follows J.