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BRIC JazzFest Headlined by Maceo Parker, Regina Carter, Vijay Iyer

BRIC JazzFest Headlined by Maceo Parker, Regina Carter, Vijay Iyer

The third annual BRIC JazzFest features a three night jazz marathon, films, a panel discussion and a community dance class taught by acclaimed choreographer Ronald K.
Community Board 16 Meeting Gets Heated Over Community-Police Relations

Community Board 16 Meeting Gets Heated Over Community-Police Relations

State Senator Montgomery's warning against Proposal 1, a fed-up resident and the issue of police responsiveness made for a heated meeting.

Women Roll up Their Sleeves to Renovate Brownsville Women's Shelters

Led by Rebuilding Together NYC, volunteers from the real estate industry built a greenhouse, created chalk walls, and painted hallways and ceilings for two women's shelters Volunteers create chalk surfaces and repaint murals in the shared playground.

Brooklyn Median Income is on the Rise, but Not Spread Equally

Since 2008, Brooklyn's median income has increased by 14 percent, reaching $55,150 on average per household Brooklyn households have steadily increased their income since the recession in 2008, reported amNY .

Bklyn's Urban Future Lab Launches Competition for Smart Tech Entrepreneurs

The Urban Future Competition connects technology entrepreneurs focused on smart city, smart grid and smart mobility technologies with investors, policy leaders and corporate sponsors Solar panels at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York.

Actor Gbenga Akinnagbe Brings Community Art Project to Crown Heights

During the project's launch on Saturday, Gbenga Akinnagbe will bring a film crew to capture the stories of local residents and photo artist Barron Claiborne will be taking free portraits Photo credit: indiewire.
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: Toys R Us Babies R Us Pricing and Signage Team Member job in Brooklyn, NY Company: Toys R Us Job Title: Babies R Us Pricing and Sign
Happy Weekend, Brooklyn!

Happy Weekend, Brooklyn!

Take a look - Brooklyn has it all! There is a lot happening. In the world, in this country - and of course in Brooklyn.
Bklyn Anti-Gentrification Group is 'Taking it Back Before it's Gone'

Bklyn Anti-Gentrification Group is 'Taking it Back Before it's Gone'

Founded in 2013 by activist Imani Henry, Equality for Flatbush has been fighting against gentrification and police repression through numerous campaigns, rallies and marches Equality for Flatbush, a Brooklyn-based anti-gentrification group, wants to

Schultz to Step Down as President of BRIC

Schultz has transformed BRIC into a leading art and media institution and has been instrumental to expanding its programming, education initiatives and community engagement Photo credit: bricartsmedia.