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The Knitting Factory Closes Its Brooklyn Location

The Knitting Factory Closes Its Brooklyn Location

Brooklyn's live music scene is taking another hit, The Knitting Factory is shutting down its Brooklyn location this August.
While Bushwick's Bossa Nova Club Recovers From Fire, Old Staff Keeps Same Energy at New Venue

While Bushwick's Bossa Nova Club Recovers From Fire, Old Staff Keeps Same Energy at New Venue

"There's nothing like it in New York. It's sexy as f— here," said the club's general manager.
Have I Been Redistricted? Search Your Redrawn District and Who’s Running in New York

Have I Been Redistricted? Search Your Redrawn District and Who’s Running in New York

Will Welch, Rachel Holliday Smith, and Alyssa Katz, The City This article was originally published on May 21 8:50am EDT by THE CITY After a chaotic redistricting process, New York’s political boundaries have finally been set for the 2022 election sea
The Movement Has Begun: A Black Studies Curriculum is on its Way to NYC's Public Schools

The Movement Has Begun: A Black Studies Curriculum is on its Way to NYC's Public Schools

The group calls itself the EEAP Coalition, a movement that not only is history-making in its scope but also will serve as a blueprint for adoption at public schools across the country
City Parks' Free Summer Programs for Children Teach Fishing, Gardening, Science and More

City Parks' Free Summer Programs for Children Teach Fishing, Gardening, Science and More

"In all of our programs, we aim that our students have positive experiences so they can develop positive relationships with their parks," said City Parks Foundation's director of education.
John Lewis Voting Rights Act Officially is Law in New York

John Lewis Voting Rights Act Officially is Law in New York

The law was signed in response to several attacks on voting in states around the country, as a result of the 2020 presidential election.
Singin' in the...Train! Kimani Jackson Makes the Subway his Stage

Singin' in the...Train! Kimani Jackson Makes the Subway his Stage

"Follow your dreams and take risks," Jackson says, ending each of his performances with an inspiring instruction.

Photos: The Juneteenth Layout in Fort Greene Park

The annual Juneteenth event is self-described as a time to reclaim space, time, energy, and "most importantly, each other" in the fight for justice.
In a Class Action Settlement, City and State Will Pay 54,000 NY'ers $22M for the Illegal Termination of Their Public Assistance

In a Class Action Settlement, City and State Will Pay 54,000 NY'ers $22M for the Illegal Termination of Their Public Assistance

Additionally, any sanction that had been imposed during the covered time period was removed from the recipients’ sanction history.
When the End of School Means the Beginning of Summer Learning Loss ... and What This Local Nonprofit is Doing About it

When the End of School Means the Beginning of Summer Learning Loss ... and What This Local Nonprofit is Doing About it

Brooklyn's most vulnerable student populations fell behind academically during the pandemic. Here's how one BK non-profit is combatting further learning loss this summer