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Obituary: William E. Howard, President of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association, Has Passed

Obituary: William E. Howard, President of the West Indian American Day Carnival Association, Has Passed

Howard was a longtime community leader, and a valued friend and senior campaign staff member for Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Bill Howard (left) with Harry Belafonte (right). Photo courtesy Barbara Bullard William "Bill" R.
Accomplished Artist, Arts Administrator Kristina Newman-Scott to Helm BRIC as New President

Accomplished Artist, Arts Administrator Kristina Newman-Scott to Helm BRIC as New President

Kristina Newman—Scott, who currently serves as the first immigrant and first woman of color as the director of culture for the State of Connecticut, will join BRIC in September Kristina Newman-Scott will be BRIC's new president.
BP Adams Launches 'Shoot For A Cure' Basketball Benefit to Raise Awareness for Colon Cancer

BP Adams Launches 'Shoot For A Cure' Basketball Benefit to Raise Awareness for Colon Cancer

Did you know? Colon cancer, which is curable, treatable and preventable, remains the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in Brooklyn.
Video: Brownsville Goes Green with First Door-to-Door Recycling Initiative

Video: Brownsville Goes Green with First Door-to-Door Recycling Initiative

The grassroots recycling initiative just launched a few weeks ago, but it has been gaining traction as more Brownsville residents are getting on board.
NYPD Bike Sting in Full Swing, Fort Greene Cyclist Claims

NYPD Bike Sting in Full Swing, Fort Greene Cyclist Claims

Is the NYPD targeting Brooklyn bicyclists?
Health Department Warns New Yorkers of Dry Cleaning Chemicals, Offers Free Air Tests for Apartments

Health Department Warns New Yorkers of Dry Cleaning Chemicals, Offers Free Air Tests for Apartments

Longtime exposure to high levels of Perchloroethylene, a chemical most commonly used in dry cleaning, can cause problems with the nervous system, liver and kidneys, as well as cancer.
Wingate Concert Series Returns with Johnny Gill, Estelle and Wyclef Jean

Wingate Concert Series Returns with Johnny Gill, Estelle and Wyclef Jean

Vivian Green, Barrington Levy, JJ Hairston, Slick Rick, Kool Moe Dee, among others, are also joining this year's eclectic roster of performers. Johnny Gill, Estelle and Wyclef Jean are among the headliners for this year's Wingate Concert series.
Celebrate the Diversity of Brooklyn at the 5th Annual International Day of Friendship

Celebrate the Diversity of Brooklyn at the 5th Annual International Day of Friendship

Every year, Brooklynites embrace the borough's vast ethnic and linguistic diversity with cultural programming, performances and lots of scrumptious food! The day kicks off with the annual Flag Parade.

Former Obama Photographer Throws 'Shade,’ Tells the Tales of Two Presidents at Kings Theatre

Former White House photographer Pete Souza has been repurposing his IG and his collection of President Obama photos to throw 'shade' at the current White House administration. Photo credit: Snopes.

Councilmemember Espinal Launches City's First Urban Agriculture Website

The online portal NYC Urban Agriculture is a one-stop shop that provides community gardeners and urban farmers with information, resources and guidelines.