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Brooklyn Artist Featured in Beyonce's Lemonade to Perform at ARTs East New York Event

Photo credit: www.ghanacampusblog.com Brooklyn based artist, Laolu Senbanjo gained worldwide attention when his entrancing body illustrations were featured in Beyonce's "Sorry" music video.

Crown Height's Engine 234 Ranks Most Diverse NY Firehouse Since the 1970s

Engine 234 in Crown Heights, the fire company of Paul Washington, former President of the Vulcan Society (photo credit: ccrjustice.

NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton Resigns to Join Private Firm

NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton In an announcement that surprised most of the New York community, NYPD Commissioner William J.
Flatbush Landlord Indicted for Manslaughter Stemming From Fatal Fire

Flatbush Landlord Indicted for Manslaughter Stemming From Fatal Fire

On July 28, Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson announced the indictment of an owner of an illegally subdivided Flatbush apartment building on charges that include manslaughter.

Futuristic Crown Heights Firehouse Planned for 2018

Rendering of Studio Gang's design for Fire Rescue 2. Image by Studio Gang The FDNY is rejoicing over plans for a Studio-Gang designed firehouse that will set the standard in modern fire department amenities.

National Night Out Against Crime Asks Crown Heights to Focus on Community

Brooklyn community members work with local law enforcement to promote peace and understanding On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, the 88th Precinct Community & Youth Council is hosting their annual National Night Out Against Crime to benefit the Fort Gre

Brooklyn Brainery Teaches New Yorkers Anything and Everything

Students participate in a beer brewing lesson.
Brooklyn Public Library Wins Grant to Expand TeleStory Program

Brooklyn Public Library Wins Grant to Expand TeleStory Program

Two years after the program's launching, the Brooklyn Public Library has received nearly $400,000 from the Knight Foundation to expand its TeleStory program , which allows children to read with their incarcerated parents through video conference tech

MTA Proposal Promises Subway Cars With Wifi and USB Ports by 2020

Governor Cuomo Makes Announcement at New York Transit Museume New York The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is planning for a long list of subway upgrades in hopes of making the iconic train system more modern.

Kickstarter Will Host an Interactive Festival in Fort Greene

A Manual for Urban Projection (MUP) Kickstarter , a well-known startup company that set the standard in crowd funding, is planning a huge interactive festival in Fort Greene Park on July 30 that offers a hands-on experience.