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Bells in Brooklyn Bridge Park Set to Spark Conversation in New Public Exhibition

Bells in Brooklyn Bridge Park Set to Spark Conversation in New Public Exhibition

Reverberation is a new public art exhibition aiming to unify communities by encouraging communication through large orange bells
Brooklyn Teen Wins Prestigious Scholarship, Heads to College With Wisdom Beyond His Years

Brooklyn Teen Wins Prestigious Scholarship, Heads to College With Wisdom Beyond His Years

The 18-year-old son of Bangladeshi immigrants talks finding his voice in the NYC school system
As Gun Violence Escalates, Brooklyn DA Creates Bureau to Address the Shootings

As Gun Violence Escalates, Brooklyn DA Creates Bureau to Address the Shootings

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez has created a gun violence suppression bureau, with a “laser-like focus” to target violent crime
Trailblazing Paleontologist From Brooklyn Honored by Pratt, Despite Missing Graduation

Trailblazing Paleontologist From Brooklyn Honored by Pratt, Despite Missing Graduation

The Pratt Institute is honoring "almost" alumni Gerard “Jerry” R. Case, whose work bridges art and science
New Community Support Program in East NY, Brownsville Helping Residents in Need

New Community Support Program in East NY, Brownsville Helping Residents in Need

ICL Connects helped over 180 people in East New York and Brownsville get mental health, housing and food services last month
New York Students and Parents Want Outdoor Schooling Set Up in the City

New York Students and Parents Want Outdoor Schooling Set Up in the City

Advocates of outdoor schooling say it is a chance for the city to right some wrongs with the inequitable effects of the coronavirus
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Honors Lives Lost to COVID-19

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Honors Lives Lost to COVID-19

A new song by composer Michael Gordon will debut in the Cherry Esplanade for visitors to meditate on the many lives lost during the pandemic
Brooklyn Pols Charge Changes to USPS as Voter Suppression

Brooklyn Pols Charge Changes to USPS as Voter Suppression

Congress Members Yvette Clarke and Hakeem Jeffries call on the FBI to investigate Postmaster General Louis DeJoy
Facebook to Support Black-Owned Small Businesses Through Grant Program

Facebook to Support Black-Owned Small Businesses Through Grant Program

Facebook has set up a $40 million grant program to help majority Black-owned businesses with 50 employees or less with cash flow
Flatbush Nostrand BID Director Named to Regional Economic Development Board

Flatbush Nostrand BID Director Named to Regional Economic Development Board

Brooklyn’s Kenneth Mbonu will bring a long history and experience in economic development and community work to the table