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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.

Jul 7, 2016 1:00 PM Read 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

Jul 7, 2016 11:15 AM Read more >

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.

Jul 6, 2016 2:04 PM Read more >

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.

Jul 6, 2016 11:57 AM Read more >

Healthy Start Hosts Family Wellness Fest to Promote Mental Health Awareness

Organizers await visitors with information on mental health programs and resources. As the summer weather sets in, there are a plethora of activities for families in and around the Brooklyn area.

Jul 5, 2016 1:59 PM Read more >

Off-Duty Officer Shoots and Kills Man In East New York During Traffic Dispute

In the early hours of Monday July 4, an off-duty New York Police Department officer shot and killed an unarmed man in the East New York section of Brooklyn.

Jul 5, 2016 11:10 AM Read more >

Made in NYC's Spring Fling Event Provides Resources and Networking for Local Businesses

Tish & Snooky of Manic Panic at Made in NYC Spring Fling Photo Credit: Constance Faulk/Made in NYC This past Tuesday, Made in NYC ( MINYC ), a campaign spearheaded by the Pratt Center for Community Development and funded by the New York City Coun

Jul 1, 2016 2:40 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Borough President Adams Launches Central Brooklyn Arts & Culture Walk

Brooklyn Borough President Adams and Joy Behar Welcome Guests to the CBACW Adding to the long list of Brooklyn positive initiatives created by the Brooklyn Borough President's office, this past Sunday President Eric Adams and a diverse group of domes

Jul 1, 2016 1:14 PM Read more >

Three Men Indicted For Murder of Rising Star Attorney Carey Gabay

Attorney and former Clinton Hill Carey Gabey died on September 8, 2015, after he was caught in the crossfire of a gang-related dispute during the West Indian Day Parade.

Jul 1, 2016 11:21 AM Read more >

Trevor Noah and Friends Light Up Summerstage Series With Big Laughs

South Africa-born Trevor Noah performs at the 'Comedy Central presents: The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Stand-Up in the Park' show CREDIT: Photograph © 2016 Jack Vartoogian This past Sunday, a massive crowd assembled at Rumsey Playfield in Central Pa

Jun 30, 2016 12:32 PM Read more >