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Flatbush Organizations Call for Community Farm Versus Affordable Housing

Flatbush Organizations Call for Community Farm Versus Affordable Housing

Local organizations in opposition to the city's plans to turn a vacant lot into affordable housing push instead for a community-run greenspace.
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Skills Honed As Community Advocate Would Guide Jo Anne Simon’s BK Borough Presidency

The assemblymember wants to tackle the big issues boroughwide, and most pressingly -- the COVID-19 recovery.
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Explore Art, Culture and History in Fort Greene This Weekend

Explore Art, Culture and History in Fort Greene This Weekend

Art 360/Fort Greene will showcase local businesses and artists highlighting the cultural legacy of the neighborhood
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

Overall, crime is up in Brownsville, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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BK Conservatory of Music to Award 2 Black Women or Non-Binary Jazz Musicians Yearlong Fellowship, $12K

BK Conservatory of Music to Award 2 Black Women or Non-Binary Jazz Musicians Yearlong Fellowship, $12K

Applications are now open for the yearlong fellowship that supports emerging jazz leaders
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Get Set to Beautify Your Block This Spring With 'Flower Bed-Stuy' 2021

Get Set to Beautify Your Block This Spring With 'Flower Bed-Stuy' 2021

Flower Bed-Stuy 2021 is bringing together more than 30 block associations to give the neighborhood a freshen-up this May 1
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BK Leaders Tell Fed Govt to Reject Williams Pipeline Permits

BK Leaders Tell Fed Govt to Reject Williams Pipeline Permits

The federal government is considering a request from energy company Williams to resuscitate its Transco Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline.
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Illustrate Against Hate, BK District Attorney Launches Art Contest for Middle and High Schoolers

Brooklyn’s District Attorney’s Office has launched an art competition for youth, with cash prizes of up to $1,000 up for grabs for original artworks
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Lag B’Omer, a Celebration of the 33rd Day of Omer

A break from the semi-mourning of the Omer, the period between Passover and Shavuot, Jewish communities normally celebrate Lag B'Omer with bonfires, parades and weddings
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Brooklyn Public Libraries to Offer Computer Use and In-Person Browsing, Extended Hours

Brooklyn Public Libraries to Offer Computer Use and In-Person Browsing, Extended Hours

Thirteen Brooklyn libraries will expand their services on May 10
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