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Free Training Opportunities for Community Health Workers in Brooklyn

The health department is hosting various training sessions to enhance the important work community health workers do for our communities.

How to Bring Solar Tech to Small Urban Rooftops? Canopies, Says Brooklyn SolarWorks

Brooklyn SolarWorks's nine-foot-tall solar canopies allow city dwellers with limited space to benefit from solar energy Photo credit: Brooklyn Solar Works Solar energy can be a clean and affordable way to generate energy if you have space for solar p
BRIC Announces 2018 'Celebrate Brooklyn!' Lineup with Common, Aimee Mann, Branford Marsalis and More!

BRIC Announces 2018 'Celebrate Brooklyn!' Lineup with Common, Aimee Mann, Branford Marsalis and More!

Other 2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! headliners include The Breeders, Kronos Quartet, Anoushka Shankar, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Robert Glasper with Christian Scott

Yellowman, a Play About 'Colorism' and Intra-Racial Discrimination

The politics of color within the African-American community are center stage at the Billie Holiday Theatre (l to r): Mitchell Henderson plays "Eugene" and Jessica Frances Dukes plays "Alma" in Yellowman, at the Billie Holiday Theatre It's 2018.

Cuomo Announces Next Phase of Plan to Combat Homelessness, Adds $30M for Supportive Housing

The funding will go toward the operation of supportive housing units which provides services to support housing stability and combat homelessness Photo credit: Supportive Housing Network of New York Governor Andrew M.

The Octavia Project: Fueling Young, Non-binary Women's Dreams with Sci-Fi, STEM and Arts

The Octavia Project encourages young women and non-binary individuals to explore their creativity in a safe, judgment-free space Photo credit: The Octavia Project In 2014, co-founder and artist-in-residence Chana Porter and co-founder and director Me

Brownsville Got Spring-Ready During Neighborhood Rebuilding Day

Spring Rebuilding Day is more than "just" a community event that beautifies public spaces -- it is about changing the narrative in Brownsville.

'Let’s Talk Mental Health' Conference to Feature Education, Resources, Appearance by Girlfriends’ Star Jill Marie Jones

The conference offers information, resources and inspiration to confront the challenge of mental health issues in the Black community.

New Report Reveals How House Flipping is Threatening Affordable Neighborhoods

East New York, Cypress Hills, East Flatbush and Canarsie have experienced some of the highest amounts of house flipping last year. Photo credit: citylimits.

Brooklyn Music School Will Serve You 'Burning Jazz and Hot Barbecue' for a Good Cause

The Struttin' With Some Barbecue fundraiser will get you jazzed with live performances and good down-home southern food to benefit the Brooklyn Music School's jazz department Photo credit: Downtown Brooklyn "Burnin' jazz and hot barbecue" will await