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District 35 Candidates Spar over Affordable Housing

The 35th City Council District race is a crucial one, particularly for the future of affordable housing, considering the district is home to over 6,000 units of NYCHA housing Vying for one of the most sought-after seats in the citywide elections, fou

The Amazing Acro-Cats Come to Brooklyn

Fort Greene just got a bit more feline friendly. Martin and her Acro-Cat Performer Photo: CircusCats.com Acrobats usually draw a crowd, but Samantha Martin's Amazing Acro-Cats are the ultimate crowd-pleasers.

Bklyn Nonprofit Joins City Initiative, Pairing Job Training with Child Care

The initiative will provide job training and services that address education, employment and developmental needs to young parents Photo credit: obtjobs.org On Friday, Mayor de Blasio announced a four-year $250,000 grant from the U.S.
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: Allstate Insurance Company Roadside Rescuer job in Brooklyn, NY Company: Allstate Insurance Company Job Title: Roadside Rescuer Job
After Conquering Diabetes, BP Adams Shares Book, Diet That Helped Save His Life!

After Conquering Diabetes, BP Adams Shares Book, Diet That Helped Save His Life!

"The best thing to happened to me in my life is that I became diabetic, because if I wasn't diabetic, I was going to die from one of the 15 American diseases," said BP Eric Adams. Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.

Watch 'Crooklyn' in Brooklyn for Free as Part of 'One Film, One New York'

'Crooklyn' is the winner of the city's 'One Film, One New York' competition which brings film-loving New Yorkers together by watching one great movie at the same time New Yorkers were asked, and they spoke: Spike Lee 's "Crooklyn" is the chosen winne

City Council Candidate Butler Secures Key Endorsements from Local Officials, Unions

City Council hopeful Henry Butler has secured the support from City Councilmember Robert Cornegy, State Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright, as well as various local unions and organizations Photo Credit: henrybutler41stcouncil.
Rooftop Reds, a Vineyard Made in Brooklyn

Rooftop Reds, a Vineyard Made in Brooklyn

A custom-made urban planter system provides the fertile ground for Rooftop Reds to grow grapes on the 14,800 square-foot rooftop at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

City Lawmakers Vow Resistance to Trump's Move to End DACA

With the end of DACA, more than 800,000 Dreamers - including 40,000 New Yorkers - may face deportation as early as March 2018 Photo credit: Immigrationpost.com Comptroller Scott M.
43rd City Council District Candidates to Hold Final Debate at Bay Ridge Library

43rd City Council District Candidates to Hold Final Debate at Bay Ridge Library

Justin Brannan, Kevin Peter Carroll, Vincent Chirico, the Rev.