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Urban Agriculture: Utilizing NYC's Underused Spaces to Grow Local Food

On Thursday, City Council held a public hearing on a new bill to develop a comprehensive urban agriculture plan that addresses land use policy and other related issues to promote the expansion of urban agriculture in the city Urban rooftop farm Brook

Halloween Is Going to Be 'Thrilling' on Myrtle Ave!

This Halloween dance party at Myrtle Avenue Plaza will have everybody grooving to Michael Jackson's Thriller Photo credit: straight.com Halloween is here and things are about to get pretty thrilling on Myrtle Avenue.

Five Years After Sandy: Is NYC Closer to Energy Resilience?

The recent destructive forces of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria inspire companies such as National Grid to improve energy resilience with stronger, safer systems for residents across the state Photo credit: wqad.

Affordable Housing in Brooklyn More Helpful...or Harmful?

A report issued by a local grassroots organization describes how affordable housing plans marginalize Black and Latino families in Brooklyn Pfizer Rezoning Plans, image by Magnusson Architecture & Planning On Friday, Churches United for Fair Hous

Bringing Breast Cancer Awareness to Brownsville with Annual Mammography Clinic

In 2017, about 40,610 women in the US are expected to die from breast cancer, though - due to treatment advances, earlier detection and increased awareness - death rates have been decreasing Photo courtesy of State Senator Kevin Parker Over the cours

Boo! Where to Get Spooked in Central Brooklyn This Halloween

Mighty spooky times with safe trick-or-treating routes, Halloween walks and other family-friendly events will be descending upon Brooklyn tomorrow Photo credit: www.slate.

Turning 16 in Brooklyn, London

Oxford University B y Esterie Bruno Now that fall is here, I must hasten to write down memories of the best summer ever.

14 Reasons Why Fall in Brooklyn is Most Definitely Boss!

Photo: Flickr The fall brings out the best in Brooklyn. Ok, if you're a summer person, you probably think that's a bunch of hooey.

Celebrate Life with 'Dia de Los Muertos' at Brooklyn Children's Museum

Celebrate Mexico's beloved 3,000 year-old tradition ' Dia de los Muertos' with performance, storytelling, art and hands-on activities Photo credit: South Brooklyn Network On Saturday, October 29, the Brooklyn Children's Museum celebrates Dia de los M

Kings County Hospital Innovates Heart Health With New Center

The integrated walk-in facility provides heart failure patients with comprehensive services by a team of cardiac specialists, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, pharmacists and social workers Kings County Hospital launc