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Sen. Jesse Hamilton Launches the Pipeline Mentorship Program in Brownsville

Senator Hamilton, P.S.

Nov 12, 2015 5:54 PM Read more >

At Ribbon-Cutting, Pratt Area Community Council Relaunches as IMPACCT

Deb Howard, executive director for the newly named IMPACCT Brooklyn, prepares to cut the ribbon at one of its new storefront offices, located at 1124 Fulton Street Thursday Morning, elected officials, community organizers and local residents gathered

Nov 12, 2015 4:36 PM Read more >

Cycling Series, Group Rides for Women Kicks off Health & Fitness Week

November 15 - 22 is BK Fit: Health & Fitness Week! In celebration of these seven days devoted to fitness, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Get Women Cycling (GWC), Citi Bike, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, Ride Brooklyn and Mr.

Nov 11, 2015 10:10 AM Read more >

Comptroller's Report on Healthcare: Number of Uninsured NY'ers Drops Only 2 Percent; Higher Enrollment Still Needed

According to an analysis on healthcare coverage released on Monday by the NYC comptroller's office, the number of uninsured New York City residents has dropped 2 percent-- from 13.4% to 11.4 %-- since 2013.

Nov 11, 2015 9:48 AM Read more >

The Brooklyn Nets Are A Picture Of Futility (AKA They Stink Like A Late Night Taxi)

The Brooklyn Nets have yet to win a game this season, standing at 0-7 in the eastern conference and are in such a shambles.

Nov 11, 2015 8:54 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Councilwoman Cumbo Launches 'Fit in the 35th' Health and Fitness Campaign

City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo launches "Fit in the 35th" by participating in free, a local Zumba class Monday night, City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, participated in a free Zumba class at the Cumberland Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Fort Gre

Nov 10, 2015 4:04 PM Read more >

Stars of New York Dance Behind The Scenes: Diana Reyna and Jamel Gaines

Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Diana Reyna and Jamel Gaines rehearsing for the 6th Annual Stars of New York Dance Competition On Friday, November 13, at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, Stars of New York Dance will open for its 6th annu

Nov 10, 2015 1:50 PM Read more >

CBEDC's Adult Literacy and GED Classes in E. New York Awarded 20 Laptops

(l to r) Keith H. Burgess, CEO/executive director of the Dollicia F. Holloway Memorial Foundation, Inc.

Nov 10, 2015 10:55 AM Read more >

Why Tuesdays in Central Brooklyn Are the Best Days for Building Wealth!

Idesta Severin, instructor for the "Elder Care" series of workshops for Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation's Wealth-building Tuesdays According to former US Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, the average wage for workers, adjusted for inflation

Nov 9, 2015 3:49 PM Read more >

19th Century Dutch-American Cuisine to be Centerpiece of BHS Fall Fundraiser

On Tuesday, November 10, 7:00pm - 10:00pm, Brooklyn Historical Society will hold its annual fall fundraiser, Brooklyn Bounty at 26 Bridge , located in DUMBO.

Nov 9, 2015 9:48 AM Read more >