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Community Effort Brings New Traffic Light to Brooklyn Intersection

Councilmember Jumaane Williams celebrated the announcement as an example of the neighborhood getting involved and making their community safer photo credit: NY Daily News The New York Department of Transportation ( NYCDOT ) has approved a request by

Brooklyn Singer, Songwriter Keishera James Brings Honesty and Emotion to Her Music

James' debut album "It's Me, Keishera" was released in late September, and is unapologetically her boldest, rawest self. Photo: Keishera James To say it plainly, Keishera James has spirit.

Short Film 'A Place for Us' Documents an African-American Family's Quest for a New Beginning in Africa

Reel Sisters film festival presents the short documentary 'A Place for Us,' in which director Kimberly Jones-Wise follows one family's decision to move to Africa by Iman Childs The short film A Place for Us documents the journey of an African-America
Employment Opportunities: Jobs in Brooklyn

Employment Opportunities: Jobs in Brooklyn

Seeking employment? Here are five new job opportunities posted this week within just a few miles from where you live: Family Dollar Assistant Manager Brooklyn, job in Brooklyn, NY Company: Family Dollar Job Title: Assistant Manager Brooklyn New York

Ewww! The Annual Icky Fest Returns to Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Get into the Halloween spirit and celebrate all things icky through storytelling, art and hands-on activities at the Brooklyn Children's Museum Monster mash dance party at Brooklyn Children's Museum, photo credit: tripsavvy.

City's Tenant Support Unit receives $1M to Increase Tenant Protection Efforts and Outreach

Since its launch in 2015, the Tenant Support Unit has helped 14,000 New Yorkers fight harassment and eviction Photo credit: america.aljazeera.

Fort Greene Family Opens Prepared Foods Market 'Marius & Co.'

Marius & Co., inspired by the diverse cultural influences of the founders, features menu conceived and prepared by local chefs James Dale and Angie Peccini From left to right: Marius & Co. Founder Mitro Valsamis; Marius & Co.

Carrie Hawks' Award-Winning Short Film 'black enuf*' is a Quest for Acceptance and Identity

'black enuf*,' an animated short film, examines the expanding idea of Black identity, takes a playful approach to questions of race, difference and self-acceptance by Iman Childs The award-winning animation short film black enuf* will certainly be a

Newly Elected Councilmember Alicka Samuel Hashes out Plans for Brownsville

Alicka Samuel readies herself to rewrite the narrative of Brownsville and address the housing crisis in East Brooklyn The campaign office of newly minted City Councilwoman Alicka Samuel is awash with posters touting her campaign slogan, 'Hope is insi
NYCHA's Solar Program Will Cut Energy Costs, Provide New Jobs

NYCHA's Solar Program Will Cut Energy Costs, Provide New Jobs

NYCHA's solar program could power up to 6,600 households while creating job opportunities and career pathways for the residents