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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.

Cumbo Announces Dramatically Modified Agreement for Bedford-Union Armory

The revised project will provide the greatest level of low-income and affordable housing that the Crown Heights community has seen in decade, said City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo After nearly a year of protests from Crown Heights residents around the

Brooklyn Navy Yard's Newly Opened Building 77 Expected to bring 3,000 Jobs

The 400 companies currently occupying the Brooklyn Navy Yard are employing more than 7,000 New Yorkers; with the opening of Building 77, that number is expected to more than double within the next three years The Brooklyn Navy Yard 's Building 77, a

Brooklyn Startups Dominate WeWork Creator Awards

Startup winner, JustFix.