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ShotSpotter: Gunfire Detection System Leads NYPD to Crown Heights Shooter

Over the last decade, new technology and advanced investigation techniques have allowed detectives to become more accurate in their search for criminal suspects.

Benjamin Banneker Student Wins Prestigious Mohbat Prize For Writing

Nancy Schuh and Keitha-Clemon Duhaney, 2016 Mohbat Winner For the last five years, Brooklyn public high school seniors have had the opportunity to apply for the Joseph E. Mohbat Price for Writing in memory of Verdery Knights.

Brooklyn Historical Society Welcomes Panel of Pioneering Muslim Women

On Tuesday, July 12, the Brooklyn Historical Society will host an introduction to a panel of pioneering and dynamic women entitled American, Female, and Muslim .

State Senator Kevin Parker Recognizes Brooklynite For His Sustainable Energy Contributions

(L-R- Senator Kevin Parker, ,Grace Lunsford and Corbett Lunsford inside the Tiny House) This past Wednesday, State Senator Kevin Parker took time out to recognize and commend small business owners who have contributed to the sustainable energy educat

NYPD Directs Officers to Work in Pairs Following Dallas Attack on Police

In an ongoing effort to restore peace and calm to the streets of New York City, the NYPD has ordered their officers to work in pairs following the Dallas attacks that took the lives of five police officers.

Summer Camp With Purpose: Camp Bed-Stuy Seeks to Broaden Horizons

Camp Bed-Stuy kids enjoying a city excursion In an era where city-based summer camps often double as full-time babysitters for working parents, a program's curriculum can easily contain a lot of fluff.

Crown Heights' FiveMyles Gallery Offers Dynamic Summer Exhibitions

Perfectly located in the quickly-changing Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, FiveMyles is a artistic gem that serves a community of painters, storytellers and more.

Tree Planted In Memory of Brooklyn's 'Miss Susie', World's Oldest Person

Photo Credit: NYCHA This past spring Susannah "Miss Susie" Mushatt Jones celebrated her 116th birthday, holding strong to the world record for the oldest living person as well as the record for being the last living American that was born in the 19th

Anti-Gentrification and Displacement Forum at Brooklyn Museum Plans to Inform and Empower

The Brooklyn Museum, an evolving cultural and intellectual hub in Brooklyn, will host the Brooklyn Community Forum on Anti-Gentrification and Displacement this Sunday, July 10, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Restoration Plaza Set to Host 4th Annual 'Tap+Cork: Brooklyn Beer & Wine Fest'

Photo Credit: Kladé Group For the fourth year in a row Arts+Crafts, Inc. present their annual Tap+Cork: Brooklyn Beer & Wine Festival . This year's festivities have been expanded to offer more experiences and more time to enjoy the festivities.