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A Mom, a NYC Public School Teacher ... and Homeless

Joyelle Powell tells her story of being homeless in New York City with a young daughter, while also chasing her dream of being a school teacher

Aug 16, 2021 10:18 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Sen. Zellnor Myrie Named Lawmaker of the Year by National Gun Safety Orgs

Everytown for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action recognized lawmakers from across the country

Aug 16, 2021 4:14 PM Read more >

West Indian American Day Carnival Week Celebrating The Rebirth Of New York

Although the much-loved Labor Day parade will take place online, WIADCA will hold a number of in-person events for Carnival 2021

Aug 16, 2021 1:20 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Man Arraigned for Running Over School Bus Driver in Road Rage Incident

A 22-year-old Brooklyn man is facing charges of attempted murder, assault and more for the road rage incident

Aug 16, 2021 11:53 AM Read more >

How BK Cartoonist Liana Finck Does 'The New Yorker,' Instagram and Park Slope Micro-Politics

'Instagram's favorite cartoonist' Liana Finck navigates Brooklyn neighbors, comment sections and how to sell cartoons ahead of her upcoming Manhattan gallery show

Aug 13, 2021 7:45 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Legendary Roots Bloom in Brooklyn at BRIC Summer Concert Series

The Roots were named one of the greatest live bands around by Rolling Stone magazine

Aug 13, 2021 5:07 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Just 2,000 Residents Shy of its All Time Population High in 1950

New census data released on Thursday shows the borough and city has experienced rapid growth over the past 10 years

Aug 13, 2021 2:52 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

Overall, crime is down in East New York, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Aug 13, 2021 12:53 PM Read more >

Building Starts on 11 Bed-Stuy Homes To Be Part of Affordable Homeownership Program

The 11 new homes will bring 31 new residential units to the neighborhood

Aug 13, 2021 11:16 AM Read more >

Prospect Park to Host Experimental Opera For and About Trees

Kamala Sankarams first public artwork, which is centered on trees, is called The Last Stand and will be installed in the park in September

Aug 12, 2021 7:49 PM Read more >