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Photo by Jean-Pierre Chigne for BK Reader Community Board 16, which represents Brownsville, held its monthly meeting at 444 Thomas Boyland Street on Tuesday May 23.

Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYC Commission on Human Rights launched on Tuesday a citywide anti-discrimination campaign affirming New Yorkers' right to live, work and pray free from discrimination and harassment.

Photo credit: hyperallergic.com Beginning Tuesday, May 23 until Thursday, May 25, the Brooklyn Public Library presents Sherill Roland's ' The Jumpsuit Project' a public discussion around the US criminal justice system.

Fitness class The Healthy Start Brooklyn Community Action Network (HSBCAN) hosted its second annual Wellness Weekend in Brownsville on May 19 and 20.

Protests outside of Ingersoll Community Center before Laurie Cumbo delivers 35th District State of the District Photo by Jean-Pierre Chigne for BK Reader City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo delivered the State of the 35th District address Thursday night

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Statistically superlative in terms of homicide rates and failing schools, Brownsville needs to kick its bad rap - and the key is to increase home ownership, says Mawuli Hormeku who is running for a City Council seat for District 42 against incumbent

photo credit: amny.com A lot is changing in Brownsville and East New York: new housing, new retail and dozens of renovation projects afoot. And - the Brownsville Fresh Food Box program is just around the corner, starting its third season in June.

Councilmember Laurie A. Cumbo, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley, Councilmember Jumaane D.

Scene from the documentary "Healing Neen" May is Mental Health Month ! The Healthy Start Brooklyn Community Action Network will celebrate Mental Health Month with three free activities in East Brooklyn beginning Friday, May 19, through Saturday, May