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At age 37, Quinn discovered his freedom, which then led to the birth of “Charles”

Each year, with the support of its donors, the Bedford YMCA hosts a special Christmas party for its young members.

The Bedford Armory The 120-year-old Bedford-Union Armory, located at 1579 Bedford Avenue in Crown Heights, officially is getting a new identity.

Have a great idea for a community project. Through its Neighborhood Grants program, Citizens Committee is awarding micro-grants of up to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and school projects throughout the city.

First of all, I would like to thank global warming for the spate of incredibly, unseasonable weather we've been having in Brooklyn recently, though it has made for difficult wardrobe decisions.

Photo: mattsharplaw.com As the city grows more crowded and populations begin to shift within boroughs, it has meant more pedestrians, more motorists, more cyclists and, consequently, more car accidents between all three.

Brooklyn Community Foundation has announced a new youth-led grant program that gives young people the microphone and a chance to make a difference.

I'm pretty sure you've heard by now about the ID-NYC municipal ID program. But, you might be one of those NYC residents that didn't pay much attention, because you already have a government-issued ID.

Brooklyn Community Foundation has announced 11 resident-led projects in Crown Heights that will receive $100,000 collectively through the Foundation's new Neighborhood Strength initiative.

Volunteers help out with Senator Jesse Hamilton Holiday Book Drive (1) Beginning now through December 31, State Senator Jesse Hamilton will hold a holiday book drive to collect and distribute books for the children of Central Brooklyn.