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VIDEO: This Brooklyn Non-Profit Dresses You for a Life 'That Suits You'

VIDEO: This Brooklyn Non-Profit Dresses You for a Life 'That Suits You'

"That Suits You" prepares young men and women how to navigate in the professional world with style, grace and the proper attire. PK Kersey, founder and CEO of That Suits You.
At Brooklyn Borough Hall, Arab-Americans 'Embrace Their Hyphen'

At Brooklyn Borough Hall, Arab-Americans 'Embrace Their Hyphen'

The annual event celebrated Brooklyn's Arab-American residents' rich cultural heritage and dual identity The annual Arab-American Heritage Celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall Photo: Shanell Culler-Sims for BK Reader On Tuesday, Brooklyn Borough Pres

VIDEO: BRIC TV Celebrates Big Wins at the Emmys, Tribeca and Sundance

Brooklyn's Independent Cable Channel and Digital Network held a party in Manhattan to celebrate 11 nominations and five wins this year! The cast of The Great Pretender Was Brooklyn in the house? Without a doubt! BRIC, the borough's leading presenter

City Gives $125M Boost to Underfunded Schools

The $125 million infusion will benefit 588,285 students in 854 underfunded schools. Brooklyn Technical High School New York City's schools are getting a $125 million boost in the 2018-19 school year, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio yesterday.

Brooklynites, Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Summer on Fulton Street!

Move over spring - FAB Fulton just announced its all ages summer program with outdoor movies, jazz nights and kids concerts! Photo credit:www.fabfulton.

Flatbush Junction BID Readies for its 10th Anniversary Celebration and New Business Initiatives

In the focus of the Flatbush Junction BID's annual board meeting were the recruitment of new members, its anniversary fundraiser campaign and new goals for the coming year.

Taking Matters into Their Own Hands, Residents Form Housing Co-Op

After fighting for over a decade, the tenants of 265 Hawthorne Street successfully formed a housing co-op that grants them ownership of their apartments.
New Fort Greene-Based Web Series Wrestles with Questions of Friendship, Loyalty and Secrets

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

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.

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.