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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.
Healthfirst's Health & Wellness Expo Sets New Standard for Community Care

Healthfirst's Health & Wellness Expo Sets New Standard for Community Care

While a summer in the city is marked by health fairs, community wellness events and summer festivals, it can be hard to find an event that offers a good balance of information and fun.

NYPD Plans To Double Coverage in Crown Heights at the J'Ouvert Celebration

On Tuesday, New York Police Department officials stated that they plan to double the amount of officers that they usually have on duty for the Crown Heights based J'Ouvert festival.

Brooklyn Cooperative Opts for New Level of Security, Debuts Chip Cards

Brooklyn Cooperative Chip Card The satisfying way we swipe our credit or debit cards may soon become a thing of the past as more chip enabled cards require users to fully insert their cards into billing terminals.

Determined Brooklyn Entertainer Uses His Talents to Save Lives

Keenan "Special" Bristol performs for a crowd at Restoration Plaza Keenan Bristol wasn't due on stage for another hour but already the 38 year old was putting on a show for the crowd gathered at Restoration Plaza .

Brooklyn City Council Approves Clinton Hill Street Co-naming Amid Controversy

Photo Credit: www.cam.ac.uk Last week, the Brooklyn City Council made a firm decision on whether or not to approve two controversial street co-namings that had caused tension among community members.

Woman's Dead Body Found by Dog Walker in Crown Heights Park

A man was walking his dog in Brower Park on Saturday afternoon when he came upon the corpse of a 35-year-old woman.

Flatbush/Nostrand Corridor Sees Rapid Changes, Growth Through BID Efforts

Executive Director of the Flatbush/Nostrand Business Improvement District Kenneth Mbonu stands on Hillel Place where the BID is planning increased development in the coming months.

Taxi and Limousine Commission Vote to Limit Cabbies' Hours

Starting in November, cab drivers will not be allowed to drive for more than 12 hours a day. The Taxi and Limousine Commission is trying to get drowsy drivers off the road.