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Brooklyn D.A. Creates Policy to Protect Immigrants From Deportation Over Minor Crimes

photo credit: NY Times The Brooklyn district attorney's office has crafted a policy that aims to avoid the deportation or detention of immigrants charged with certain misdemeanors or nonviolent crimes.

Apr 24, 2017 11:27 AM Read more >

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Holds Town Hall On Trump's Budget Cuts

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries discusses the potential impact of the 45th President's Administration at a public town hall meeting in Bed-Stuy. Photo credit: Jeffries.house.

Apr 22, 2017 11:11 PM Read more >

What Justice Looks Like: Formerly Incarcerated Share Their Journey to Success

From Left to right: Khalil Cumberbatch, Cory Greene, Andre Mitchell, Teresa Y.

Apr 21, 2017 8:13 PM Read more >

Hello There, Weekend!

This weekend is a very nondescript two, three days. It's not the first weekend of Spring or Easter weekend, or any holiday.

Apr 21, 2017 12:57 PM Read more >

Bus Turnaround Campaign to Improve MTA's Reliability, Speed in East New York

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Apr 20, 2017 1:27 PM Read more >

Bed-Stuy Restoration Corporation Launches "RestorationArt"

photo credit: NY Times Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation (Restoration) announces the launch of its 21st century creative complex: RestorationArt , as Broadway World reports.

Apr 19, 2017 1:45 PM Read more >

High Lead Levels Found in Crown Heights' School

photo credit: NY Post A test conducted on December 16, 2016 revealed a lead concentration level of 15,000 parts per billion in the water at PS 289 George V. Brower Elementary School in Crown Heights , as the New York Post reports.

Apr 18, 2017 2:35 PM Read more >

Henry Butler Makes Bid for City Council

Henry Butler with his two sons on Easter. Photo: Facebook Bedford Stuyvesant's Community Board 3 District Manager Henry Butler wants to be the next city councilmember representing Brooklyn's 41st district .

Apr 17, 2017 3:13 PM Read more >

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer to Hold Flatbush Town Hall Meeting

New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer In Partnership With Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Assembly Member N. Nick Perry Assembly Member Helene E. Weinstein Council Member Dr.

Apr 17, 2017 11:53 AM Read more >

Employment Opportunities: Jobs in Brooklyn

Your career success starts now! Seeking employment? Here are five new opportunities posted this week within just a few miles from where you live: Forest City Porter job in Brooklyn, NY Company: Forest City Job Title: Porter Job Type: Full-time, Part-

Apr 14, 2017 10:35 AM Read more >