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At Crown Heights Town Hall, Neighbors Unite to Combat Opioid Crisis in Brooklyn
Studies have found that 56 percent of those who become addicted to painkillers found their drugs in their family's medicine cabinet Leaders in the Jewish and African-American communities held a town hall and panel discussion on the opioid epidemic in
May 22, 2018 1:17 PM
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Little Rock - A Play About Standing up For What is Right, Then and Now
Director Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj spoke to us about his play Little Rock and the Little Rock Nine, the first black students to attend their city's formerly segregated high school, and why their story still matters today.
May 22, 2018 12:53 PM
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East New York -- NYC's Biggest 'Food Swamp?'
East New York has one of the highest concentration of fast-food restaurants in the city, causing serious health implications for its residents. East New York has the highest concentration of fast-food restaurants in NYC. Photo credit; NY Daily News.
May 21, 2018 3:08 PM
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'Remembrance, Reconciliation and Renewal' -- the 41st DanceAfrica Pays Tribute to South Africa
DanceAfrica 2018 celebrates the rich culture and history of South Africa with dance performances, workshops, visual arts, the FilmAfrica festival and, of course, the beloved DanceAfrica Bazaar.
May 21, 2018 1:28 PM
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Lead Levels in NYC Children Are Steadily Declining
Since 2005, NYC has seen an 89 percent reduction in the number of children under age 6. Photo credit: WNYC According to the New York City Health Department, the number of young children testing positive for lead is on a steady decline.
May 18, 2018 4:07 PM
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Medgar Evers Prep Student Among Congressional Art Competition Winners
The 2018 Congressional Art Competition winner Tanisha Lord will be honored at an annual awards ceremony in Washington D.C.; her winning artwork will be on display at the U.S. Capitol for one year. The 2018 Congressional Art Competition participants.
May 18, 2018 11:00 AM
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New Crown Heights Plant-Based Eatery Offers Comfort Food for Vegans and Carnivores Alike
Greedi Vegan features plant-based creations inspired by the owner's southern roots and features diverse healthy food on the go that's good for you and has great taste.
May 17, 2018 4:37 PM
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Selebrasyon! Brooklyn Festival Returns to Celebrate the Beauty and Diversity of Haiti
Selebrasyon! is NYC's only festival dedicated to celebrating Haiti and its diaspora through film, dance, music, literature and visual art. Haitian Flag Day Selebrasyon.
May 17, 2018 2:43 PM
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Video: Madame Morbid's Trolley Tours Reveal Brooklyn's Dark Side
This tour will show you the morbid side of Brooklyn that history has tried to cover up. Two hours on this tricked-out trolley will change your perspective on Brooklyn's history.
May 17, 2018 11:53 AM
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Questlove-Curated Orchestral Tour Celebrating Prince Comes to Brooklyn
Beautiful ones, rejoice! The tribute tour '4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince' will make a stop at the Kings Theatre this September! Prince. Photo credit: People.
May 16, 2018 4:43 PM
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