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Cumbo, Dromm and Gibson Introduce Legislation to Include LGBT Issues, Increased Accountability in K-12 Sex Education

Council Member Laurie A.

At International Charter School of New York, Global Education Becomes a Pathway to Social Justice

Matthew Levey, founder of International Charter School of New York Tuesday August, 11, 2015, the day was finally here.

Prêt-à-Porter!

Last Friday, I attended one of the fashion presentations of the annual Fashion Week Brooklyn . The line-up consisted of ready-to-wear (prêt-à-porter) menswear with designs by Kit Woo, Ienday Snipes, Zam Barett, and Tru Fiction by Mark Cordell.

Stars of New York Dance Behind The Scenes: Rev. David K. Brawley and Karisma Jay

On Friday, November 13, at the Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, Stars of New York Dance will open for its 6th annual performance, honoring Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams.

VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel Spoofs Gentrification, Spike Lee's 1989 Classic in 'Do the White Thing'

Scene from Jimmy Kimmel Live's "Do the White Thing" The arms of gentrification in Brooklyn are bountiful and spread far and wide.

City Council Urging Black and Latino Parents to Request Gifted & Talented Programs in Their Schools

Council Members Hold Press Conference Call on Department of Education to Expand on Gifted and Talented Program in Greater Numbers for Black and Latino public school students Black & Latino participation in NYC DOE's gifted and talented programs h
I'm Running the NYC Marathon! Local Resident: Devin Kelly

I'm Running the NYC Marathon! Local Resident: Devin Kelly

By Tracey Capers, Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, EVP Programs, Organizational Development In this series, we are highlighting a handful of local residents who will be running the New York City Marathon! If you see them on the route, be s
It's all About That Beard Life! National Beard and Moustache Competition Coming to Kings Theatre!

It's all About That Beard Life! National Beard and Moustache Competition Coming to Kings Theatre!

It's all about the facial hair subculture that's sweeping the U.S.! When one thinks of the magnanimous beard, the elderly bajo-playing hillbilly may first come to mind. Others may envision the 20-something Williamsburg hipster.
I'm Running the NYC Marathon! Local Resident: Shalee Richardson

I'm Running the NYC Marathon! Local Resident: Shalee Richardson

By Tracey Capers, Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, EVP Programs, Organizational Development In this series, we are highlighting a handful of local residents who will be running the New York City Marathon! If you see them on the route, be s

Homebuyers Certification Program Awards Local Residents $15,000 Grant Towards Closing Cost of Their First Home

It's no secret that the real estate and homebuying market in Brooklyn is booming right now.