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Controversy and the West Indian Day Parade: Brooklyn Museum Hosts Discussion on the Carnival, Women and Consent

An upcoming roundtable at the Brooklyn Museum aims to demystify misconceptions around cultural traditions, sexuality and consent Photo: Gregory L.
Acting DA Gonzalez Receives Endorsements from Mosley, Cumbo, Cornegy

Acting DA Gonzalez Receives Endorsements from Mosley, Cumbo, Cornegy

Prior to receiving endorsements from Mosley, Cumbo and Cornegy, DA Gonzalez secured the support from several other elected officials, unions and organizations On Monday, acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez picked up three key endorsements from cen
Photos: Good Times with Local Wines, Beers and Food at Tap+Cork 2017

Photos: Good Times with Local Wines, Beers and Food at Tap+Cork 2017

In its 5th year, Tap+Cork returned with more than 60 different craft beers, artisan wines and tasty eats dished from neighborhood food spots Bed Stuy's major beer and wine fest Tap+Cork returned to Restoration Plaza on Saturday, celebrating its 5th a
Aldi's Deep Discounts on Organic Food Bring Welcome Relief to East New York Food Desert

Aldi's Deep Discounts on Organic Food Bring Welcome Relief to East New York Food Desert

Mega-discount foodstore Aldi is one of America's best-kept secrets...

Noel Pointer Music Foundation Releases Fall Class Schedule, Announces Open House

For over 20 years, the Noel Pointer Foundation has offered city-wide string music instruction and served over 30,000 students Photo credit: Noel Pointer Foundation Gearing up for another inspiring season of music education, the Noel Pointer Foundatio

Clinton Hill Street Milling Scheduled to Begin Wednesday

The street milling of parts of Willoughby Avenue and Clermont Avenue is scheduled from Wednesday, August 16 to Friday, August 18 photo credit: Telstar Logistics The Department of Transportation (DOT ) has planned the milling of selected streets in Cl

Upcoming Photo Exhibit at Bed Stuy Gallery Explores Changing Identities of Black America

Shawn Theodore's 'Church of Broken Pieces' presents concepts of race, spirituality, patriarchy, matriarchy and class structure within disappearing Black communities "Off Kilter.
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: C.R. England Recent Grad CDL-A Truck Driver - Paid Training! job in Brooklyn, NY Company: C.R.

Brooklyn Artist Jeff Rothberg 'Sits with Kaepernick'

Artist Jeff Rothberg does not shy away from controversial topics and uses a variety of mediums to express his art photo credit: WNYC Brooklyn artist Jeff Rothberg is best known for his digital and fine art work.

City Council Passes Legislation Package for Greater Tenant Protection

The comprehensive package, consisting of eleven bills to expand tenant protection, is a joint effort of the STS Coalition and the City Council's Progressive Caucus photo credit: BK Reader On Wednesday, the City Council passed a comprehensive legislat