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This Weekend: MoCADA Presents the 7th Annual Soul of Brooklyn in Fort Greene

Soul of Brooklyn opening festival 2014 Photo: Artplaceamerica.

New Mural on Malcolm X Blvd Calls for Community Peace, Reconciliation

Artist Brian Deka Paupaw stands in front of his brand-new mural, "Hand of Peace," located on the corner of Putnam Avenue and Malcolm X Blvd.

2016 Olympic Champions in Gymnastics to Tour, Perform in Brooklyn

USA wins third straight women's team title at 2015 World Championships Photo: USAgym.org On Sunday, November 6, Olympic All-Around Champions Gabrielle Douglas and Nastia Liukin , along with members of the 2012 and 2016 U.S.

'Street Easy' Report Details Why Minimum Wage Won't Pay The Rent

Rent is out of control for some poor New Yorkers and if you are making minimum wage, odds are you aren't living alone, according to a recent report by Street Easy. And living alone will cost you.

Georgia Gun Trafficking Ring Sentenced for Selling Guns Destined for the Streets of Brooklyn

According to Brooklyn District Attorney, Ken Thompson, 49-year-old Georgia Native, Rodney Brewer, has been sentenced to 10 years prison for trafficking firearms from Georgia to Brooklyn via Interstate 95.

3rd Annual First Food Festival Returns to Bedstuy, Highlights the Importance of Breastfeeding

Parents and potential parents are encouraged to attend the third annual First Food Festival on August 20, 2016 at the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The festival will be hosted by Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr.

After Brutal Stabbing in Bedstuy, Woman Undergoes 10 Surgeries to Regain Sight

Bed-Stuy resident Julissa Marquez thought her life was over on December 10, of 2013 when her angry ex-boyfriend violently attacked her in her own home.

City of New York Reaches $4.5 Million Settlement With Family of Akai Gurley

Protestors display signs in support of Officer Liang New York City has agreed to settle a lawsuit with the family of Akai Gurley, an unarmed 28 year-old man who was shot and killed in a stairwell by a New York police officer in 2014.

BRIC TV Announces Fall 2016 Lineup, Marking One Year of Success

On Monday, October 3, 2016, BRIC TV will capitalize on the success of their first year of broadcasting by debuting another batch of fall programming. The community driven media channel enjoyed 9 New York Emmy Award nominations and a whopping 1.

Sew Green Fashion Camp Redesigns Summer Camp Expectations

An eager camp-goer enjoys sewing instruction at Sew Green Fashion Camp While young boys and girls adorn brightly colored shirts on their way to traditional summer camps around the city, a group of children from ages 8 to 17 are embarking upon a less