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NY Senate Moves to Reform Campaign Financing

The Senate passed a series of bills sponsored by Sen. Myrie to reform campaign financing, and improve access and transparency in NY's voting system
BP Honors Sweet Chick Waffle Shop Crew as 'Brooklyn Heroes'

BP Honors Sweet Chick Waffle Shop Crew as 'Brooklyn Heroes'

The eatery was honored for providing free food and services to federal employees during the government shutdown

NYPD Reveals Plan to Combat Surge in Brooklyn Homicides

The NYPD plans to dispatch more cops, work toward stronger gun prosecutions and expand an intervention program addressing gang violence

Brooklyn Design Studio Bednark Expands to the Navy Yard

The commercial design and manufacturing firm just signed a 10-year lease and will bring 65 additional jobs to the Yard
Brooklyn Hospitals Take Part in Citywide Emergency Evacuation Drill

Brooklyn Hospitals Take Part in Citywide Emergency Evacuation Drill

More than 50 NYC hospitals tested how to efficiently transfer patients between health care facilities in cases of natural disasters
City Launches East NY Basement Pilot Program

City Launches East NY Basement Pilot Program

The city will offer low-interest loans to help homeowners bring their basement dwellings up to code.
Brooklyn Pols to Hold Hearing on City’s Homeownership Crisis

Brooklyn Pols to Hold Hearing on City’s Homeownership Crisis

Homeowners are encouraged to share their experiences with property seizures and foreclosures
Cumbe Celebrates Women's History Month with New Workshops

Cumbe Celebrates Women's History Month with New Workshops

The workshops range from Moroccan Chaabi to Senegalese Djembe in honor of the feminine energy of Africa and the Diaspora
How Can Small Businesses Prepare for the BQX Streetcar Project?

How Can Small Businesses Prepare for the BQX Streetcar Project?

A panel of entrepreneurs advised: When change is coming, it's best to become part of it.
This Bilingual Brooklyn Jazz Project Just Won a Grammy!

This Bilingual Brooklyn Jazz Project Just Won a Grammy!

Lucy Kalantari and The Jazz Cats' swinging record "All The Sounds" scored a Grammy in the category Best Children's Album