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New Fort Greene-Based Web Series Wrestles with Questions of Friendship, Loyalty and Secrets

A recent Brooklyn transplant, filmmaker Lamont Pierré felt inspired to turn his discoveries about his new neighborhood into a web series.

Apr 24, 2018 5:20 PM Read more >

City Launches 'Brothers Thrive' Initiative to Promote Mental Health and Wellness in Black Communities

Historically Black men-led organizations will partner under Brothers Thrive to train 10,000 black men in mental health first aid.

Apr 24, 2018 12:32 PM Read more >

Comptroller Calls on DOE for Policy Changes to Give Homeless Kids a Fair Shot

Stringer proposes to hire more social workers and to change the DOE's enrollment policies for transfer and late-enrolling students impacted by homelessness. The Help 1 shelter in Brownsville.

Apr 24, 2018 10:58 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Museum Wants you to Dine Like David Bowie... in Berlin, Tokyo, London and Philly!

The four-part "dinner and a show" experience is a culinary exploration into the cities that played an impactful role in Bowie's music career.

Apr 23, 2018 3:57 PM Read more >

JACK Brooklyn, a Clinton Hill Arts Space Pushing for a Diverse, Equal Community

The community-centered theater in Clinton Hill fuels experiments in art and activism to bring about a just, equal and vibrant society. Clinton Hill arts space JACK is fighting for racial and social justice through its work.

Apr 23, 2018 3:16 PM Read more >

What's Brewing at Industry City? It's Brooklyn Kura's Sake

Brooklyn Kura is setting out to take over the local sake market -- with passion for the brew and high regard for its tradition. Brooklyn Kura's head brewer Brandon Doughan serves freshly made sake in the taproom.

Apr 23, 2018 2:15 PM Read more >

Volunteers Got Their Hands Dirty to Beautify Fort Greene Park for Earth Day!

About 75 volunteers, joined by Brooklyn Nets legend Albert King and Borough President Eric Adams, came together to help with mulching, planting and weeding in Fort Greene Park.

Apr 23, 2018 12:28 PM Read more >

MTV Is Bringing 'Yo! MTV Raps' Back and is Kicking It off with an Epic All-Star Concert at Barclays Center

"Yo! MTV Raps" is coming back with a bang! The anniversary show will feature hip-hop legends Eric B & Rakim, KRS ONE, EPMD, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E.

Apr 20, 2018 3:07 PM Read more >

Local Nonprofit Asks, 'If We Don't Honor Our Youth, Who Will?'

The Dinner Table Documentary recognized five young women of color ages 18 years and under for their drive and accomplishments. The Dinner Table Documentary founder Asha Boston awards Anya Modeste for her achievements.

Apr 20, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

Cuomo Issues Executive Order to Restore Voting Rights to 35,000 Parolees

New York joins fourteen other states and the District of Columbia that restore the right to vote upon release from incarceration.

Apr 20, 2018 12:05 PM Read more >