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Brooklyn Dad Iron Chef Teaches Men to Cook and... Breastfeed?

Brooklyn Dad Iron Chef Teaches Men to Cook and... Breastfeed?

In Bed Stuy, DOH workers have organized a free culinary class that teaches fledgling fathers how to cook and how to be a super dad! The Bed-Stuy-based Brooklyn Dad Iron Chef Program , sponsored by the NYC Department of Health, not only educates fathe
Stars of New York Competition Brings Brooklyn Stars to the Dance Floor for Charity

Stars of New York Competition Brings Brooklyn Stars to the Dance Floor for Charity

The Stars of New York Dance competition is a hilariously fun dance-off competition to raise dance education funds for children from low-income communities

Central Brooklyn Residents Vent Their Frustrations at Town Hall on Gentrification

The discussion heated up, as residents aired their frustrations around the effects of gentrification, or what many in attendance began to refer to as "ethnic cleansing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio: Next Week, We’re Bringing City Hall to Your Borough and Mine

Mayor Bill de Blasio: Next Week, We’re Bringing City Hall to Your Borough … and Mine

Next Week, for an entire week, the Mayor's office will be setting up shop in Downtown Brooklyn! By Mayor Bill de Blasio I'm looking forward to taking a week to focus on my borough.

Restoration to Celebrate 50 Years of Service with Annual 'Restore Brooklyn' Gala

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation's annual gala honors organizations and individuals who have made valuable contributions to Brooklyn and its residents On Monday, October 30 Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation will host its "Restore B

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.