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Need an Office on the Go? Meet Prosper Gowork in Bed-Stuy!

Founded by a Brooklyn Businesswoman and mother in need of an affordable workspace, Prosper Gowork offers 24-hour, seven-day access to a functional space for on-the-go professionals Elena Drakos, founder and president of Prosper Gowork, at the new spa
Photos: In Times Square, NYC's Immigrant and Haitian Communities Were Here for it!

Photos: In Times Square, NYC's Immigrant and Haitian Communities Were Here for it!

Over 1,000 residents representing Haiti, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and more gathered at Broadway and 7th avenues for a "Rally Against Racism"

Sen. Hamilton Partners with Crown Heights Health Center for Free Lead Testing

Kamin Health Urgent Care in Crown Heights offers free lead testing for children throughout the month of January Photo credit: Environmental Working Group With the recent revelations about NYCHA's failure to conduct thousands of lead paint inspections
Basquiat Masterpiece Is Coming 'Home' to Brooklyn Museum

Basquiat Masterpiece Is Coming 'Home' to Brooklyn Museum

The one-piece exhibition of Basquiat's 'Untitled,' which is regarded as one of his most powerful paintings, will be accompanied by a series of events including talks, film screening and theater Basquiat is coming home to Brooklyn - at least for a sho

Local Voices: Controversial H&M Ad Follows Store's History with Racism and Human Rights Abuses

Did the fashion stylist really think it was best to put that sweatshirt on the Black model? By Sonya Magett H&M, the second largest retailer in the world, had to temporarily close their South Africa stores after at least six locations were damage

Photos: Brooklyn's 32nd Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

BAM hosted the 2018 free community event, featuring Mayor de Blasio, Sen. Chuck Schumer, and keynote speaker Jelani Cobb.
Laurie Cumbo Makes 'Herstory' as First Woman of Color to Become City Council Majority Leader

Laurie Cumbo Makes 'Herstory' as First Woman of Color to Become City Council Majority Leader

In her new role, Cumbo will focus on support for M/WBEs, securing school funding and access to STEM education, and empowering girls as future leaders
Award-Winning 9-Year-Old DJ Annie Red Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign

Award-Winning 9-Year-Old DJ Annie Red Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign

A young Bed-Stuy native uses turntables and a mic to give those who have been bullied messages of hope and encouragement.

Bed-Stuy Owners Claim Optimum’s Service No Longer Optimal for Business

Owners say Optimum outage cost their business "tens of thousands of dollars.

RestorationART and Ron K. Brown Present MLK Dance Tribute 'Garment of Destiny'

The MLK celebration will begin with conversation with renowned historian and author A. Peter Bailey, followed by the Restauration Dance Ensemble's moving dance performance In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.