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Bed Vyne Brew's Oktoberfest Is Bed-Stuy's Clutch, Craft Beer, Outdoor Event For Early Autumn Fun

This weekend, Bedford Stuyvesant has its go-to spot for artisenal suds! Five years ago, around about the first year of President Obama's second term in the Oval Office, getting a great craft beer in Bed-Stuy often posed a tougher challenge than getti

Oct 13, 2017 1:59 PM Read more >

Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival Returns, Celebrating 20 Years of Women Storytelling in Film

A highlight of this year's Reel Sisters festival will be the screening of The Tale of Four , the directorial debut of Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe A still from the movie, "By the Tide," by Estefania Fadul Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film

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NeMedIO Wins 'Make it in Brooklyn' Female Founder Contest

Five Women Entrepreneurs Competed for $5,000 in Cash and $15,000 worth of design and branding services at the 9th 'Make it in Brooklyn' Pitch Contest Sabrina Varanelli of neMedIO, the contest winner neMedIO , a Brooklyn-based start-up that creates to

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WhoseYourLandlord - A Bed Stuy Start-Up Is on a Mission to Empower Local Renters

WhoseYourLandlord is an online platform that informs and empowers renters through landlord reviews, community-driven content and rental listings - imagine Yelp for the housing market

Oct 11, 2017 4:04 PM Read more >

FAD Market Takes up Fall Residence at Downtown Brooklyn's City Point

FAD market, the curated pop-up, connects the public with emerging and mid-career artists and designers from all backgrounds and mediums, to meet, interact and to discover the art and culture within the community FAD Market, the roving fashion, art an

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National Leaders in Art, Journalism and Politics to Convene for 'Brooklyn Conference'

The Brooklyn Conference will explore the intersections of art and social justice, shining a light on what unites and separates us as a nation Artist Judy Chicago; Murad Awawdeh, Director of Political Engagement, New York Immigration Coalition; and Ra

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Arts East NY to Present Art and Anti-Gentrification Workshop at Amsterdam Conference

During Placemaking Week, an international gathering of thinkers and practitioners, ARTs East NY will present an anti-gentrification workshop exploring themes of power and unpacking the process of gentrification Photo credit: Metro US ARTs East New Yo

Oct 10, 2017 2:32 PM Read more >

Healthfirst Health Expo Transforms Brownsville into a 'Healthy Village'

This year's health expo attracted close to 4,000 visitors and featured free health screenings, a wellness zone and a fun children's zone On Saturday, Healthfirst took over the Dr. Green Playground for its second annual Health and Wellness Expo.

Oct 10, 2017 1:43 PM Read more >

The Garbage Barge Podcast is at Full Sail in Crown Heights

Candice Chetta and Colin Anderson are "co-captains" of a local podcast that navigates the roughest socio-political waters-- tackling subject matters that are often uncomfortable, but necessary. The Garbage Barge logo.

Oct 10, 2017 1:28 PM Read more >

The 13th Bed-Stuy Alive! Returns to Celebrate Community, Art and Education

Bed-Stuy Alive! returns with a free live concert, the annual Tohma Y.

Oct 9, 2017 7:51 PM Read more >