Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Featured News

KelSo Beer Co. Plans to Leave Clinton Hill, Citing Rising Rent

As the realities of gentrification continue to affect housing prices in revamped neighborhoods, some businesses are also feeling pushed out. According to a recent report , KelSo Beer Co.
Fros, Clothes and Hair Pros at Curlfest 2016: Photos

Fros, Clothes and Hair Pros at Curlfest 2016: Photos

On Sunday June 26, thousands of natural hair enthusiasts and vendors for New York City and beyond gathered at Prospect Park for Curlfest 2016, the annual festival of natural beauty and fashion.

Green Ice Cream Makes its Brooklyn Debut

New Arrival! Joseph Tobo drives an organic "Green Ice Cream" truck through Brooklyn Joseph Tobo drives what he says is the only organic ice cream truck in all of New York City , and last week, his all-green ice cream machine made its Brooklyn debut.
Penguin Random House Donates over $44,000 to CAMBA Literacy Programs

Penguin Random House Donates over $44,000 to CAMBA Literacy Programs

CAMBA , one of New York City's largest multi-services agencies, just received a donation that will benefit literacy programs all around the city.

Black Heirlooms: Bed-Stuy Filmmaker Aims to Make Estate Planning Less Taboo for Homeowners of Color

A family photo (Photo courtesy of Black Heirlooms). Community organizer and Bed-Stuy resident Amanda Brown, 34, has turned her family's conflict into a conversation starter.

Police Officer Sentenced to Two Years Probation for Stomping on Suspect’s Head

In recent months, New York City residents have observed a string of efforts to hold uniformed officers more accountable for their actions.

AbunDance Academy of the Arts Presents: 'Annie, AbunDantly!' at Kings Theatre

"Annie, AbunDantly!" is a theatrical performance featuring students and performing artists who all represent Brooklyn AbunDance Academy of the Arts , an established non-profit arts organization is presenting a new work, "Annie, AbunDantly !", on Sund
Brits in Brooklyn and the Brexit

Brits in Brooklyn and the Brexit

The citizens of the United Kingdom voted via a referendum on Thursday to leave the European Union. " What? When? Why? and How? " you ask...

Community Board 5 Meets - Conduit Boulevard Safety Plans, L Train Repairs Update

Chairman Andre Mitchell addresses the community. On Wednesday evening, Community Board 5 had their final general meeting before the summer recess. As part of the board's neighborhood tour, they gathered at P.S 346 in Starrett City.

Brooklyn's 71st Precinct Welcomes 8 New Neighborhood Community Officers

Officers are inducted into the 71st Precinct NCO Program In a ceremony held at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens on Tuesday evening, 8 new Neighborhood Community Officers were officially inducted into service and given their designated areas within the