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NY State Senate Passes Sweeping Voting Reforms

The state senate opened its legislative session with a bang by tackling the critical issue of voting reforms. What will change? 
Bklyn Hospitals Add 'Meatless Mondays' Menus to Promote Healthy Nutrition

Bklyn Hospitals Add 'Meatless Mondays' Menus to Promote Healthy Nutrition

Woodhull and Kings County Hospitals now serve plant-based deliciousness to encourage healthier food choices
#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Deliver Keynote at BAM's Annual MLK Tribute

#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Deliver Keynote at BAM's Annual MLK Tribute

The celebration will also feature performances by Oddisee and the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, as well as a screening of the social justice documentary 'Dolores'
New Development to Bring 88 Units of Affordable Senior Housing to East Flatbush

New Development to Bring 88 Units of Affordable Senior Housing to East Flatbush

Located at 1488 New York Avenue, the complex will also include a 10,575-square-foot community facility for geriatric primary care and social services.
Brownsville Culinary Center Is Looking for New Cohort of Aspiring Chefs

Brownsville Culinary Center Is Looking for New Cohort of Aspiring Chefs

The Brownsville Community Culinary Center is now accepting applications for its paid 40-week training program.

Cornegy Rebukes Mayor's Plan to Expand Controversial Third Party Transfer Program

The TPT program came under scrutiny after reports of homeowners emerged whose properties were transferred to third parties without notifying them.
Free ‘3-K for All’ is Coming to East New York

Free ‘3-K for All’ is Coming to East New York

The program offers universal, free, full-day, early childhood education for three-year-olds; applications open early February.
Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Ensemble Celebrates 20th Anniversary at Brooklyn Museum

Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Ensemble Celebrates 20th Anniversary at Brooklyn Museum

The soul-jazz-hip-hop ensemble will celebrate 20 years of Black Power anthems and experimental American diasporan music with live performances and conversation
Wegmans Readies for Brooklyn Debut, Looks to Hire 500 Employees

Wegmans Readies for Brooklyn Debut, Looks to Hire 500 Employees

Wegmans, ready to open this fall, is looking to fill full-time entry-level management, customer service, overnight grocery and culinary positions
Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces 2019 Winners of $100,000 Spark Prize

Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces 2019 Winners of $100,000 Spark Prize

BCF’s annual Spark Prize honors local organizations for their pioneering approaches to advancing racial and social justice throughout the borough.