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Study Says: 1 in 9 Working Brooklyn Adults Goes Hungry

The report, released by 'Hunger Free America,' reveals: Brooklyn has the largest number of working adults experiencing food insecurity in NYC Photo credit: NY Daily News Despite unemployment dropping and wages rising, hunger rates in New York City ar
Get in the Holiday Spirit at Fort Greene's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Get in the Holiday Spirit at Fort Greene's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Gather with neighbors under a festive pine tree while enjoying free cookies, hot chocolate and live music

Legal Aid Society Files Lawsuit to Block Bedford-Union Armory Plan

The suit challenges the current plan for the Crown Heights development as well as the city's land use decisions, arguing that the city's impact studies don't take tenant displacement into account Photo credit: Legal Aid Society Just a week after the
From London to Bed Stuy, Comic Gina Yashere Comes Live and Direct

From London to Bed Stuy, Comic Gina Yashere Comes Live and Direct

Taking center stage British-born comedian Gina Yashere shares her life's journey at some of the world's best comedy clubs and onscreen Bed Stuy based comedian Gina Yashere is planning a series on her move from London to Brooklyn. Photo: ginayashere.

Comptroller's Report Shows City is Still Failing Minority-and Women-Owned Businesses

The 2017 report reveals: From the $21 billion the city spent for products and services contracted to outside vendors, just $1 billion was spent with M/WBEs Photo credit: citylandnyc.

Wrap Your Gifts in Style with 'Unwrp,' an Artsy Gift Paper Designed in Brooklyn

Inspired by Kim Kardashian, a young Bed Stuy designer launched 'Unwrp,' a line of custom-made gift wrapping paper When you have taken the time to consider what to gift, why not wrap it in customized art? Bed Stuy graphic designer Ashley L.

Spread Love the Brooklyn Way! Where to Give on 'Giving Tuesday'

Giving Tuesday is the global day of giving when individuals and organizations are encouraged to be generous and philanthropic to those nonprofit organizations that serve as the backbone and strength of every community After Thanksgiving, Black Friday

Billie Holiday Theatre's 'Autumn' Sweeps AUDELCO Awards with 6 Wins

It was a big night for 'Autumn,' winning AUDELCO awards in major categories including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director and Best Dramatic Production of the Year Best Actor, Jerome Preston Bates; Best Actress, Pauletta Was
Small Business Saturday: Where to Shop in Central and East Brooklyn

Small Business Saturday: Where to Shop in Central and East Brooklyn

Small Business Saturday, the unofficial kick-off to the holiday shopping season, returns on November 25 and is a great opportunity to support neighborhood businesse

Brooklyn Officials Strongly Condemn End of TPS for Haitians

The end of TPS affects 50,000 Haitians in the U.S.