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Amidst Heat Wave, Outages Leave Thousands of New Yorkers Without Power

This past weekend, as a dangerous heat wave continued to slam the east coast, thousands of New York City residents found themselves without power.
Video: Health Fair Puts Health First in Brownsville

Video: Health Fair Puts Health First in Brownsville

Sweltering hot temperatures on Saturday didn't stop the residents of Brownsville from finding their way to better health. This weekend, Healthfirst held its 2016 Health & Wellness Expo at the Dr.

Asase Yaa's Annual 'Art is Alive' to Offer Free Week of African Dance in Bed-Stuy

Daaimah Taalib-Din instructs a dance class Photo: Viewme.

STooPS' Annual Bed-Stuy Event Returns on August 14th

#STooPS2016o STooPS incubates art at home by sharing resources and re-imagining ice-broken spaces for public engagement. Bed-Stuy grown and artist-instigated, STooPS is a conduit for community building and intentional artistic experimentation.

Weekend Events: Block Parties, Food Festivals and Burlesque

It's almost that time of the year, and I can hear it already ...

Lactation Bill Guarantees Rights of Breastfeeding Mothers in New York City

Mayor De Blasio prepares to sign 1063-A into law at Brooklyn Borough Halt On August 10, 2016, Mayor De Blasio signed a new bill into law that effectively advances the rights of breastfeeding mothers throughout New York City.

Kindie Music Artists Rolie Polie Guacamole Brings Family Entertainment Back to Brooklyn

Guitarist Frank Gallo and Bass/Vocalist Andrew Tuzhilin For adult music lovers, the traditional genres like rock, pop and hip-hop provide them with a wide array of artists to support.

The First New York Based African Food Festival Will Debut at Brooklyn Navy Yard

Foodies throughout New York City are preparing their palettes for the first ever African Food Festival on August 13 and 14 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Flatbush Street Recognized as the 2016 'Greenest Block in Brooklyn'

300 25th Street Block Association President holds up the award for the 'Greenest Residential Block in Brooklyn'.

Fort Greene Walking Tour Steeps Residents in the Area's Storied Past

Teeming with architectural holdovers from the post-Civil War era, Fort Greene has remained a largely low-rise, tranquil neighborhood with an unwavering self-awareness of its own history. Take St.