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Photographer John Edmonds Wins Brooklyn Museum's Inaugural Prize for Emerging Artists

The Brooklyn-based artist, who is best known for his large-scale portraits of young black men, will receive a public installation, a solo exhibition and a $25.000 grant

Jul 10, 2019 11:18 AM Read more >

Pre-Foreclosures Are Surging in East Brooklyn

The number of pre-foreclosure filings in the last three months spiked a whopping 43 percent in Brooklyn, according to Property Shark

Jul 9, 2019 7:34 PM Read more >

Brooklyn DA: 21 Alleged Gang Members Charged with Flatbush Murders, Shootings

The defendants are alleged members of subsets of the Folk Nation street gang, which operate primarily in and around East Flatbush and Flatbush

Jul 9, 2019 1:33 PM Read more >

Prospect Parks Movies Under the Stars Series Puts Girl Power on the Big Screen

Brooklyn's backyard will be the setting for free outdoor movies every Wednesday in July

Jul 9, 2019 12:01 PM Read more >

City Ban on CBD Products Hits Small Local Businesses

The NYC Health Department is clamping down on the CBD market right as it poses to become a major economic force

Jul 8, 2019 3:18 PM Read more >

City Council to Hold Hearing on HPD's Third Party Transfer Program

The program, designed to solvage distressed properties, has come under scrutiny for seizing properties from Brooklyn homeowners

Jul 8, 2019 12:50 PM Read more >

Iconic Fashion Designer Dapper Dan Debuts Memoir at BAM

The legendary designer will discuss his highly anticipated autobiography and its larger cultural and historical context.

Jul 8, 2019 11:13 AM Read more >

Cumbo Hosts Info Session to Help Homeowners Avoid Tax Lien Sale

Homeowners have until July 19 to set up payment agreements with the NYC Department of Finance to avoid the lien sale

Jul 5, 2019 3:11 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Community Foundation Picks 6 Local Orgs for Incubator Project

The Incubator Project boosts emerging social justice organizations by providing them with a $5,000 grant, free co-working space and professional development support.

Jul 5, 2019 1:42 PM Read more >

City Launches Campaign in Bushwick Clubs to Warn About Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine

Health department officials warn that New Yorkers who use cocaine, even occasionally, may be at risk of an opioid overdose.

Jul 5, 2019 11:58 AM Read more >