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Should Airbnb be Illegal in NY? State Housing Committee says 'Yes,' Passes Bill

Should Airbnb be Illegal in NY? State Housing Committee says 'Yes,' Passes Bill

The New York State Assembly Housing Committee voted on a bill Tuesday that will make it difficult for New Yorkers to rent out their apartments to guests for short periods of time.

Literacy Initiative Puts Child Libraries in NYC Homeless Shelters

In an ongoing effort to assist families in the Brooklyn area, Flagstone Family Center recently held a gathering to encourage families to participate in a new reading program.

Upcoming Community Board 2 Meetings: May 16 - 19

Clinton Avenue Bike Lane, Photo: New York City Department of Transportation. Community Board 2 (CB2) will hold three—or maybe four, if necessary—committee meetings this week, all of which are scheduled for 6:00pm.

Richard Beavers Gallery Presents: The Freedom Riders 1961

On Saturday May 14th, the Richard Beavers Gallery will present The Freedom Riders 1961, celebrating the 55th Anniversary of an economic movement. The exhibition was carefully curated by Brooklyn-based painter and illustrator Charlotta Janssen .
Photos: Brownsville to Become Site of First Technology Hub in Public Housing Campus

Photos: Brownsville to Become Site of First Technology Hub in Public Housing Campus

'The Campus' community partner Digital Girl teaching the inaugural Coding class Check out these photos which provide an exciting preview of The Campus, the country's first technology and wellness hub at a public housing site.

Bedstuy Crusaders Hold Media Day Before Saturday Game

Adorning pearly white helmets and bright red jerseys, the Bedford Stuyvesant Crusader s look like hometown heroes before they even touch the field. Teach. Play. Live. Succeed.
Jekyll & Hyde Photo Series Puts Spotlight on Employment Discrimination

Jekyll & Hyde Photo Series Puts Spotlight on Employment Discrimination

Chicago native turned Bedstuy Brooklyn artist, Amanda Moore-Karim is subtly starting important conversations about the duality of Black women in the workplace and beyond.

Bedstuy's YMCA Teen Career Forum Inspires Young Entrepreneurs

In what is becoming a tradition for the Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA, on Saturday May 7th they hosted their Teen Career Forum.

Brooklyn Reacts: Plastic Bag Tax No Big Deal

New York City Council recently voted on Intro 209, a bill that would impose a minimum fee of five cents on plastic and paper bags at retail, convenience, and grocery stores.

NYPD Use Mannequin Replica to Raise Awareness About Missing Child

In what can be described as a rather inventive new investigation tool for the police, the NYPD has introduced a new method for assisting in the search for missing children.