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Adams, Williams Decry Viral Anti-Muslim Campaign 'Punish a Muslim Day'

Adams, Williams Decry Viral Anti-Muslim Campaign 'Punish a Muslim Day'

Last month, letters throughout the UK and on social media called for violence against Muslims and proposed "rewards" for anti-Muslim acts. Photo courtesy Councilmember Jumaane D.
Colorism Examined in New Film Series Hosted by RestorationArt

Colorism Examined in New Film Series Hosted by RestorationArt

The film series kicks off on April 8, featuring School Daze, Imitation of Life and Yellowman As the Marvel Comics movie Black Panther sweeps the nation, black pride and intra-cultural examination are at an all-time high for many Americans of the Afri
Brooklyn Embarks on One-Day Island Getaway at Upcoming Caribbean Food Crawl

Brooklyn Embarks on One-Day Island Getaway at Upcoming Caribbean Food Crawl

The crawl offers a great overview of Flatbush's thriving Caribbean community, as well as samples of some of the very best Caribbean cuisine in the city Photo: Eventbrite/Caribbeing Food Crawl For over 100 years, Caribbean people have been settling in

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership's Pitch Contest Shows Brooklyn's Future Looks Mighty Smart

Five startups pitched their concepts on how to improve city life with smart technology during Downtown Brooklyn Partnership's 10th pitch contest.

De Blasio Extends Rent Stabilization Law in Response to NYC's Housing Crisis

As rent stabilization comes up for renewal in Albany next year, the city is gearing up to fight for reforms that aim to protect the city's stock of rent-regulated apartments.
Beyond Veganism - Bed-Stuy Health Activists Share Their Journey to Alkaline Wellness

Beyond Veganism - Bed-Stuy Health Activists Share Their Journey to Alkaline Wellness

With food made by nature, alkaline activists Kelly Keelo and Carl Foster of A Healthy Crush are helping people activate a healthy lifestyle through a non-acidic, organic diet.

Lorde Brings Her Goth-Pop Magic to the Barclays Center

A magical goth-pop world infused with raw hip-hop sounds awaits fans at Lorde's Melodrama Tour with Run the Jewels and Mitski.

Ojala Brings the Contemporary Flavors of Mexico to Clinton Hill

Ojala, the 50-seat eatery just opened last month and is ready to do it all: Lunch, happy hour, dinner and brunch are already in full swing! Photo credit: Ojala Diners in Clinton Hill have a new culinary destination to scout out: Ojala Cocina Mexicana
Photos: Six Centenarians Celebrate 100 Years of Life at McKinney Nursing Center in East Flatbush

Photos: Six Centenarians Celebrate 100 Years of Life at McKinney Nursing Center in East Flatbush

With more than 600 years of life experience between them, six centenarians were honored at NYC Health + Hospitals/ McKinney for Women's History Month. The centenarians and the McKinney staff who care for them.
Hillel Place Plaza, a New Community Space Planned in the Heart of Flatbush

Hillel Place Plaza, a New Community Space Planned in the Heart of Flatbush

Coming September, a temporary installation of Hillel Place Plaza will serve the community as a gathering place for cultural exchange and creative programming including performances and classes.