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Brooklyn Human Rights Champion Luis Garden Acosta Dies at 73

Luis Garden Acosta was a lifelong community activist who bridged the worlds of health, education and the arts with activism and community empowerment.

Jan 10, 2019 11:40 AM Read more >

City Council Passes 'Awning Act' to Save Small Businesses from Crippling Fines

The Awning Act creates a two-year moratorium on fines, provides relief to businesses with outstanding violations and lowers the permit fees for installing new signs.

Jan 9, 2019 3:49 PM Read more >

'Hollyweed' is Coming to Bushwick -- Annual Film Fest Celebrates the High Culture of Cannabis

The festival aims to reverse stigmas while celebrating the entertaining, educational and highly creative aspect of cannabis culture in film.

Jan 9, 2019 1:26 PM Read more >

De Blasio Promises Health Care for All New Yorkers

Under NYC Care, an estimated uninsured 600,000 New Yorkers will be eligible for health care regardless of income or immigration status

Jan 9, 2019 11:35 AM Read more >

Unpacking the Hope, Frustration ... and Determination Around U.S. Immigration

New photo exhibit at Five Myles Gallery examines why immigrants to the U.S. still dare to dream...

Jan 8, 2019 3:11 PM Read more >

Bklyn Library Seeks Your Input For New Kids Financial Literacy Exhibit

"Thinking Money for Kids" encourages visitors ages 711 and their families to reflect on their financial futures.

Jan 8, 2019 2:16 PM Read more >

New State Law Requires Pharmacies to Take Back Unused Drugs

The new law aims to combat the opioid epidemic by cutting off the supply of readily available, unused painkillers at home.

Jan 8, 2019 12:24 PM Read more >

Bklyn Trial Begins to Halt Trump's Move to End TPS for Haitians

Brooklyn Pols rallied in support of the lawsuit which alleges that the TPS termination is racist and in violation of U.S. laws.

Jan 7, 2019 2:56 PM Read more >

Eat, Drink and Be Merry at These New Clinton Hill Spots

The new year brings with it a slate of new businesses who are set to open their doors on Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill

Jan 7, 2019 1:37 PM Read more >

New Natural Wine and Chicken Bar 'The Fly' to Open in Bed-Stuy

The team behind Bed-Stuy's Hart's is opening a new 70-seat bar specializing in natural wines and rotisserie chicken

Jan 7, 2019 12:28 PM Read more >