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The Gentlemen’s Factory: A Men's Social Club Serious About Black Business. Seriously.

The Gentlemen’s Factory: A Men's Social Club Serious About Black Business. Seriously.

The Brooklyn-based networking space for Black and Brown men has taken root and is poised for growth.

Clearing has Begun of Bed-Stuy's 120-year-old Beloved Mansion

Permits have been filed for a full demolition of 411 Willoughby Ave., but some neighbors claim the developer isn't waiting for city approval.
DanceAfrica 2022 Returns on May 27, and ... We Outside, Y'all!

DanceAfrica 2022 Returns on May 27, and ... We Outside, Y'all!

DanceAfrica 2022 theme, “HOMEGROWN” not only harkens back to all of the original expressions that birthed the festival into existence, but also builds upon the best parts of what it has become
Two Lebanese Citizens Extradited from Republic of Georgia to Face Money Laundering Charges in Brooklyn

Two Lebanese Citizens Extradited from Republic of Georgia to Face Money Laundering Charges in Brooklyn

Mohammad Yassine and Hassan Rahman sought to launder tens of millions of dollar for criminals worldwide to a bank in Brooklyn
Health Commissioner: NYC is Entering a New Risk Alert for COVID-19

Health Commissioner: NYC is Entering a New Risk Alert for COVID-19

"As a practical matter, what this means for New Yorkers is that they must exercise even greater caution than they have the last few weeks," Dr. Ashwin Vasan announced Monday.
Cinco de Mayo Becomes Cinco Auténtico with a Spotlight on 'Mexico in My Pocket'

Cinco de Mayo Becomes Cinco Auténtico with a Spotlight on 'Mexico in My Pocket'

This Cinco de Mayo, skip factory-produced piñatas and sombreros and embrace cultural keepsakes with a story, like those featured in Carroll Gardens' own 'Mexico in My Pocket'
Medgar Evers College Poised to Grow Cannabis Minor Program

Medgar Evers College Poised to Grow Cannabis Minor Program

The Cannabis Minor Degree Program at Medgar Evers— the first degree of its kind in the entire CUNY system– will provide students the business skills necessary to get in on one of the country's fastest-growing new industries.
Mayor Adams Announces an Additional $171M for Homeless Services, Beginning in 2023

Mayor Adams Announces an Additional $171M for Homeless Services, Beginning in 2023

This year's allocation-- the largest of its kind to be made by the city toward homeless services-- will be allocated every year beginning next fiscal year.
Summerstage 2022 Lineup Announced: MC Solaar, George Clinton, Stephanie Mills and More to Headline

Summerstage 2022 Lineup Announced: MC Solaar, George Clinton, Stephanie Mills and More to Headline

In Brooklyn, participants can look forward to performances by The Metropolitan Opera, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Sampa the Great and more!
Family of Brooklyn Teacher Killed in Maryland Receives More Than $100,000 in Donations

Family of Brooklyn Teacher Killed in Maryland Receives More Than $100,000 in Donations

The wife and son of a Brooklyn teacher killed in an accident in his hometown of Annapolis, Maryland have received an outpouring of community support since his tragic death.