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City Council Passes 'Potty Parity' Bill, Acknowledging Also Men Change Diapers

The new 'Potty Parity' bill will require all public restrooms to be equipped with a clean, safe diaper changing table, accessible to both men and women Photo credit: babble.

Holiday Gift Guide: 8 Local Spots to Shop in Brooklyn for Under $25

With this holiday gift guide, you can come through in the clutch... and on a budget! They say that money can't buy you love, which generally stands true until the holiday season rolls around.

Brooklyn Resident ID'd as Suspect in Port Authority Bombing

The suspect was identified as Akayed Ullah, a resident of the Flatlands, allegedly inspired by the Islamic State; direct ties to the terror organization have not been established Photo credit: NY Daily News A Brooklyn resident of Bangladeshi origin i

A Classic with a Modern Twist: The Brooklyn Nutcracker

The Brooklyn Nutcracker transforms the Tchaikovsky classic to represent the diverse traditions and vibrant multicultural history of Brooklyn and brings that extra sparkle with special tech effects Photo credit: Brooklyn Ballet The Brooklyn Ballet ret

Cuomo Allocates $7M to Supportive Housing Project in Brooklyn

The funds will go toward creating 80 units of emergency and permanent housing for homeless families and individuals, as well 46 units of affordable housing for low-income residents Breaking Ground's "The Hegeman" in East New York.
RestorationArt Announces Call for ChoreoQuest-in-Residence Applications

RestorationArt Announces Call for ChoreoQuest-in-Residence Applications

ChoreoQuest is an artist-in-residence program that provides choreographers of African descent a platform to create thought-provoking, innovative art reflecting the community RestorationArt announced yesterday the opening of the application process fo

City Partnership with Warby Parker Provides Free Eye Exams, Glasses to Public School Kids

The expansion of the partnership between Warby Parker and NYC's Community Schools Initiative will bring free vision services to all 227 schools, reaching an additional 118,000 students photo credit: nycha.

Bed Stuy Tea Company 'Dona Chai' Spices Up Your Life with 'Golden Milk'

'Golden Milk,' also known as turmeric milk, originated as part of an ancient holistic medicine practice in India, where turmeric is widely consumed for its health and beauty benefits like boosting memory function and improving the smoothness of skin

Whole Foods to Open Its Lower-Priced '365' Market in Fort Greene

Whole Foods's 365 market, featuring the grocer's house brands of organic products, is slated to open in January 2018 and will the first of its kind on the East Coast Photo credit: NY Curbed Whole Foods announced yesterday that it will open its first

BAM's 2018 Winter-Spring Season Features Jeremy Irons, the Royal Shakespeare Company, DanceAfrica and More

Highlights of the upcoming season include the world premiere of 'Cellular Songs' by NYC artist Meredith Monk, the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of 'King Lear' and the return of beloved festivals such as 'DanceAfrica' and 'Everybooty' Meredit