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Join in the Selebrayson This Haitian Heritage Month With Live Music, Food and More

Haiti Cultural Exchange has organized a host of events to celebrate Haitian culture and history this May

Cinco de Mayo: A Quick History and Where to Celebrate in Brooklyn

Cinco de Mayo is a day of Mexican pride with a surprising history. Here’s how you can celebrate it in Brooklyn.
City Leaders Failed Homeless New Yorkers During COVID-19: New Report

City Leaders Failed Homeless New Yorkers During COVID-19: New Report

The report released by Coalition for the Homeless found that a record number of single adults spent the night in NYC homeless shelters this February
What Are the Blood Clots Associated with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine? 4 Questions Answered

What Are the Blood Clots Associated with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine? 4 Questions Answered

By: Mousumi Som , Oklahoma State University Two vaccines — the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the U.S. and the AstraZeneca vaccine in Europe — have been linked to an increased chance of a rare type of blood clot.
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.

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.
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

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

Overall, crime is up in Brownsville, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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
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