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Photos: 19 'Unsung Heroes' of Brooklyn Honored with NY State Senate Proclamations

Photos: 19 'Unsung Heroes' of Brooklyn Honored with NY State Senate Proclamations

Senator Persaud's SD-Power19 recognized outstanding individuals and organizations for their service in their local communities SD-Power19 honorees with New York State Proclamation presented by Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud Senator Roxanne J.
Make America Lit Again - July 4th Weekend Roundup

Make America Lit Again - July 4th Weekend Roundup

I hate it when July 4th falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday, because it's difficult to figure out which weekend is the party weekend.

'Told it First Hand' Features Rakim at Brooklyn Historical Society

An intimate conversation with legendary M.C.

Starbucks Brings "Community Store" to Bed-Stuy in 2018

Starbucks' "community store" is a nationwide collaboration with local vendors, suppliers and nonprofits image credit: commercialobserver.

The 46th Annual International African Arts Festival Returns to Fort Greene

The 2017 festival will be headlined by Fred Wesley, Tito Puente Jr.

Photos: Residents Groove to Silent Disco in East Flatbush

Silent Disco: the new way to party! Council Member Jumaane D. Williams and State Senator Kevin S.

On the Muslim Travel Ban: 48 Hours at JFK. What Now?

The New York Immigration Coalition and BAM present 48 Hours at JFK: What Now? , a special film screening and discussion on resistance to the Trump Administration's immigration restrictions Protesters at JFK airport following President Donald Trump's

Mayoral Candidates Meet for Debate in E. Flatbush

The mayoral candidates presented their plans for overhauling affordable housing, mass transit, education and for permanently shutting down Rikers Island In a mayoral debate hosted at Clarendon Church in East Flatbush on Monday, nine hopefuls running
Suspension of Street Cleaning on Eastern Pkway Service Lane

Suspension of Street Cleaning on Eastern Pkway Service Lane

The DOT and DOS will suspend street cleaning of Eastern Parkway Service Lane for a 3-month trial period By Rabbi Yaacov Behrman Dear Community Residents: We are pleased to announce that the Department of Transportation and the Department of Sanitatio

Brownsville Community Gears up for Pre-Gentrification Plan

The pre-gentrification plan includes goals to increase affordable housing and sets expectations for community-focused economic development. photo credit: Nextcity.