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Voices of The Enslaved Resonate at Lefferts Historic House Art Exhibit

Voices of The Enslaved Resonate at Lefferts Historic House Art Exhibit

The artist Adama Delphine Fawundu used a composite of textiles, including her grandmother's that she's had for about 50 years, to create the art installation.
All You Need to Know About NYCHA's Section 8 Waitlist Opening June 3

All You Need to Know About NYCHA's Section 8 Waitlist Opening June 3

The housing agency said it is expecting more than 500,000 applications.
Actor Jamie Hector Lifts City Youth to Screen And Stage

Actor Jamie Hector Lifts City Youth to Screen And Stage

The prolific actor, director and writer is raising funds for his arts nonprofit Moving Mountains through a fundraiser and gala on June 11, honoring basketball legend Charles Oakley.
Mayor Working on Plan to Expand Broadband Access for Low-Income New Yorkers

Mayor Working on Plan to Expand Broadband Access for Low-Income New Yorkers

A federal program that provides New Yorkers high speed internet access is expiring this month.
From Canvas to Concrete: Groundswell's Mission is to Color New York with Purpose

From Canvas to Concrete: Groundswell's Mission is to Color New York with Purpose

Groundswell, a Gowanus-based nonprofit, creates murals as a spotlight on social justice in the community.
FirstLive's Journey From GuideBook to Live Music Hub

FirstLive's Journey From GuideBook to Live Music Hub

The Bushwick live music and streaming venue is now in its fourth iteration, having overcome three long-term closures and multiple transformations over the past decade.
Bensonhurst Residents Rally at City Hall Against Homeless Shelter

Bensonhurst Residents Rally at City Hall Against Homeless Shelter 

Hundreds of people protested the opening of a single, adult male shelter on 86th Street.
Sheepshead Bay Science Team Heads to Olympiad Nationals This Weekend

Sheepshead Bay Science Team Heads to Olympiad Nationals This Weekend

I.S. 98 is the first New York City public school to qualify for the National Science Olympiad Tournament.
Adams Defends NYPD's Response in Pro-Palestinian Protest in Bay Ridge

Adams Defends NYPD's Response in Pro-Palestinian Protest in Bay Ridge

The mayor also came under scrutiny for his conversation with pro-Israeli business leaders during his weekly press briefing.
Author Marks 20 Years of Brooklyn Cyclones Legacy

Author Marks 20 Years of Brooklyn Cyclones Legacy

Author Ben Osborne chronicled the creation of the minor league team in his book "The Brooklyn Cyclones: Hardball Dreams And The New Coney Island" 20-years ago.