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Tony-Award Winning Director Kenny Leon to Present Memoir at the Billie Holiday Theatre

Tony-Award Winning Director Kenny Leon to Present Memoir at the Billie Holiday Theatre

Kenny Leon has garnered numerous accolades for his Broadway hits including Fences, Holler If Ya' Hear Me and A Raisin in the Sun. Photo credit: EURweb.

Cornegy Brings Neighborhood Pop-Up Court to Bed-Stuy

Brooklynites who were issued civil summonses can resolve them at the City's Pop-Up Court without having to leave the neighborhood.
Fort Greene's Revamped Fowler Square Reopens

Fort Greene's Revamped Fowler Square Reopens

Take a seat, Brookynites: Fowler Square reopens with new trees, planters, benches, chairs and tables as well as new light poles and other upgrades to its infrastructure. Photo credit: ddc.nyc.
City Says It's Time to Quit Smoking, Raises Base Price for Cigarettes to $13

City Says It's Time to Quit Smoking, Raises Base Price for Cigarettes to $13

The city targets tobacco sales to give New Yorkers another incentive to quit smoking. Photo credit: CBS News Smoking just got more expensive for New Yorkers.
The Bushwick Collective’s Block Party Promotes New Murals and Neighborhood

The Bushwick Collective’s Block Party Promotes New Murals and Neighborhood

The seventh annual block party celebrates creativity, culture and community! Budding artist Sophie jumps for joy in front of her mural. Contrary to popular belief, there's nothing more fun than watching paint dry.
HEDERA, a Dazzling Art Installation, Will Be Lighting up Celebrate Brooklyn!

HEDERA, a Dazzling Art Installation, Will Be Lighting up Celebrate Brooklyn!

Inspired by the natural beauty and grandeur of Prospect Park's plant life, HEDERA and its dome-like crown will be enveloping the audience and the surrounding space in luminous light and color.
De Blasio Pushes for More Diversity at 'Elite Eight' High Schools, Calls for End to Admissions Test

De Blasio Pushes for More Diversity at 'Elite Eight' High Schools, Calls for End to Admissions Test

NYC's Specialized High Schools have a diversity problem: Only 10 percent of their current students are Black or Latino, compared to nearly 70 percent citywide -- and city officials want to fix it.
Clinton Hill Bathhouse Lets You Spa While You Work

Clinton Hill Bathhouse Lets You Spa While You Work

Body By Brooklyn is a local hidden gem that offers a full-service spa, a restaurant, a full bar and now co-working space! Body by Brooklyn "Psst, did you know? ...
BP Adams Kicks off Pride Month Honoring LGBTQ New Yorkers

BP Adams Kicks off Pride Month Honoring LGBTQ New Yorkers

BP Adams is throwing a reception to honor LGBTQ New Yorkers including Aja of RuPaul's Drag Race, journalist Charles Blow and activist Abby Stein.
Less Thoughts and Prayers, More Resources, Anti-Gun Violence Activists and BK Lawmakers Say

Less Thoughts and Prayers, More Resources, Anti-Gun Violence Activists and BK Lawmakers Say

Activists rallied to emphasize that gun violence is a daily reality in many communities and that raising awareness is only the first step.