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City Council Passes Bill that Cracks Down on Illegal 'Dollar Vans'

l to r: Council Member I. Daneek Miller; Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1056 Vice President Luis Alzate; Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1056 Policy Director, Corey Bearak; Mayor Bill de Blasio, Council Member Jumaane D.

Feb 20, 2017 2:05 PM Read more >

Dine-in Brooklyn 2017 to Hold Free Pre-Event Tasting at Borough Hall

On Tuesday, February 21, at 11:00am, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams will launch the 2017 edition of Dine In Brooklyn, the borough's premiere restaurant week celebrating and promoting the local foodie culture.

Feb 20, 2017 1:14 PM Read more >

#NotMyPresident's Day Weekend Update

President's Day is coming up and hence it's a long weekend, since this Monday is a legal holiday.

Feb 17, 2017 2:27 PM Read more >

Nine Brooklyn Residents Indicted for $94,000 Check Forgery Scheme

Acting Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez on Thursday announced that nine alleged gang members and their associates have been arrested and charged with larceny in a check-forgery scheme that hoodwinked banks out of a total of $94,000.

Feb 17, 2017 2:06 PM Read more >

City Council, Led by Cumbo and Van Bramer, Passes Historic Package of Arts Legislation

Council Member Cumbo joins Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council colleagues at City Hall for the enactment of historic package of arts legislation. On Wednesday, the New York City Council, led by Councilmembers Laurie A.

Feb 16, 2017 1:54 PM Read more >

Sen. Hamilton Declares His Office Will be 'Sanctuary Senate District' for Immigrants

On Wednesday, State Senator Jesse Hamilton announced his office would serve as an official Sanctuary Senate District during the tenure of Donald Trump's presidency, providing services related to and protecting the rights of immigrants as they face le

Feb 16, 2017 1:47 PM Read more >

At State of the City Address, Jobs, Fixing City's 'Affordability Crisis' Becomes Focus

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio at the 2017 State of the City Address at the Apollo Theater Economic Equality was the overarching theme at New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's State of the City Address on Monday, February 13.

Feb 14, 2017 2:51 PM Read more >

Rapper Future Brings 'Nobody Safe Tour' to Brooklyn

Future The instant Future revealed the stunning cover artwork and release date for the new record on his social media, it immediately became a trending topic and sent fans into a frenzy.

Feb 14, 2017 1:11 PM Read more >

Local Electeds Hold Immigration 'Know-Your-Rights' Town Hall in Flatbush, More Planned

City Councilmember Jumaane Williams speaks to local residents of Flatbush about immigration laws under the Trump Administration Local elected officials representing Flatbush-- a Brooklyn community with a high concentration of immigrant residents-- he

Feb 10, 2017 12:41 PM Read more >

Not Exactly Whole Foods, But Still Very Wholesome

The storefront After one-year of renovation, Bedford-Stuyvesant can now add another eco-minded food market to its list: Wholesome Foods Market! Located at 1306 Atlantic Avenue, on the corner Nostrand Ave, Wholesome Foods is just the second organic fo

Feb 9, 2017 5:46 PM Read more >