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City Identifies the Most Dangerous Streets, Reveals Plans to Make Them Safer

City Identifies the Most Dangerous Streets, Reveals Plans to Make Them Safer

The newly-issued Borough Pedestrian Safety Plans identify four Brooklyn corridors that stretch all across Central and East Brooklyn
NYC's Last Black-Owned LGBTQ Club is Fighting for Its Survival

NYC's Last Black-Owned LGBTQ Club is Fighting for Its Survival

Rent increases, taxes and business code-violations are threatening the bar’s existence.

New York City Bans Discrimination Based on Natural Hairstyles

The new law protects the right of all NY'ers to maintain their natural hair without fear of retaliation at work or in public places.
Councilmember Espinal Pushes for Ban on Plastic Utensils in NYC

Councilmember Espinal Pushes for Ban on Plastic Utensils in NYC

Espinal introduced legislation that would force the city to evaluate available alternatives for single-use plastic items and, if available, require businesses to use them.
SUNY Downstate Vice President Named Among 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business

SUNY Downstate Vice President Named Among 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business

Patricia Winston was selected as one of 25 honorees for her exemplary contributions to the community.
A Philly Cheesesteak Icon Is Coming to Downtown Brooklyn

A Philly Cheesesteak Icon Is Coming to Downtown Brooklyn

Tony Luke's is returning to NYC to serve you the original Philly food staple.
Dine, Wine and Dance Under the Stars in Prospect Park

Dine, Wine and Dance Under the Stars in Prospect Park

The third annual Prospect Park Soiree is expected to attract thousands of guests dressed to the nine for a magical summer night.
City Approves Pilot Program to Create Livable Basement Apartments in East New York

City Approves Pilot Program to Create Livable Basement Apartments in East New York

The new legislation makes changes to the city’s building and fire codes, allowing qualified basement units to be made habitable and legal.
This New Crown Heights Eatery Lets Nothing Go to Waste

This New Crown Heights Eatery Lets Nothing Go to Waste

Hunky Dory puts sustainability front and center by cross-utilizing ingredients throughout the restaurant, as well as through techniques like dehydrating, jarring and fermenting
Billie Holiday Theatre Wins 100K Grant to Fund Discounted Tickets

Billie Holiday Theatre Wins 100K Grant to Fund Discounted Tickets

The Billie was awarded the grant to help bring the arts to underrepresented audiences by expanding its discounted ticket program