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Stars of New York Dance Behind the Scenes: Pat Robinson and Kevin Hunte

In this annual dance contest, "local stars" compete for prize money that is donated to children's arts organizations "Dancing Star" Patricia Robinson of Emmis Communications is practicing with choreographer Kevin Hunte of School of Bliss for the annu

Photos: Kings Against Violence Initiative Holds Fundraiser in Flatbush

KAVI programs consist of weekly workshops and activities that focus on identity exploration, self-governing conflict resolution, communication/peer mediation, goal development, critical thinking and life skills development.

Letter from the Editor: Local News is NOT Dead

Dear Brooklyn Readers, As some of you may have heard, hyperlocal news just took a major hit last week with the sudden closing of DNAinfo, Gothamist and its sister sites in California, Chicago and Washington, DC.

Brooklyn Born and Braised!

Brooklyn Braised is a new farm-to-table, prepared meals food delivery service, using fresh ingredients sourced weekly through a network of local farmers Christa Lynch (r), founder of Brooklyn Braised, with her husband, at the Richard Beavers Gallery

Clinton Hill Residents File Objections Against Controversial Charter School Plans

Clinton Hill residents oppose the construction of a 101-foot high building, future home to a new high school, fearing the congestion caused by the influx of teachers, students and parents The parking lot at 15 Quincy Street in Clinton Hill Today, Cli

Report: New Yorkers' Right to Vote Jeopardized by Breakdowns in City's Election Operation

After the 2016 BOE's voter 'purge' in Brooklyn, the comptroller's office deployed staff to more than 150 poll sites, uncovering violations of federal, state and BOE rules Photo credit: www.salon.

Sophfronia Scott Reads 'Unforgivable Love,' a Tale of Dangerous Love and Lust, at Medgar Evers

The John Oliver Killens Reading Series Presents Sophfronia Scott's 'Unforgivable Love: A Retelling of Dangerous Liaisons, ' the reimagining of the French classic ' Les Liaisons Dangereuses' set into 1940s Harlem The Center for Black Literature at Med
Radio Personality Ann Tripp to Host Election 2017 Brunch for Women

Radio Personality Ann Tripp to Host Election 2017 Brunch for Women

For the Election 2017 Women's Brunch, Tripp will be joined by NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, NY State Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright, Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, Councilmember-Elect Alicka Samuel Public Advocate Letitia James, radio personality An

DA Gonzalez Kicked off Campus Sexual Assault Initiative with Brooklyn College Symposium

The symposium kicked off a comprehensive initiative to establish a coordinated, appropriate response to campus sexual assault while minimizing additional trauma for the victims from involvement with the criminal justice system Photo credit: Time Maga
Brooklyn Museum Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Trustees

Brooklyn Museum Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Trustees

Bank of America's Terrence P. Laughlin, arts leader Susana Torruella Leval and philanthropist Amanda Waldron are the new additions to Brooklyn Museum's board of trustees Terrence P. Laughlin, Susana Torruella Leval and Amanda Waldron (left to right).