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State Senator Backs Law that Will Help Solve Open Missing Persons Cases

State Senator Backs Law that Will Help Solve Open Missing Persons Cases

State Sen. Roxanne Persaud State Senator Roxanne Persaud is praising Gov.

Lottery for Rare Affordable Condos Opens in Clinton Hill

Clinton Hill's new 48-condo building with robot parking hit the market in June with apartments asking from $595,000. Now that sales are moving right along—StreetEasy shows four apartments in contract at an average price of $1.

Bed-Stuy School District Leads Borough In Homeless Student Population

Bedford-Stuyvesant's District 16 was one of the top two school districts in Brooklyn in the school year 2014-2015 with homeless students, which contributed to lower test scores and a higher drop out rates in those neighborhoods, according to a recent

Festival Marks 25th Anniversary Of Crown Heights Riot

Residents of Crown Heights honored the 25th anniversary of one of the ugliest periods in history, according to recent news . The festival took place this past Sunday with balloon animals, face-painting and a jazz band.

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.