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Rep. Jeffries Calls on Local Teens to Participate in 'Congressional App Challenge'

Did you know that Congress has an Internet Caucus? Given the tremendous influence of online communications and social media networking among the current young generation, a congressional Internet caucus is certainly relevant.

Photos: Halloween at Von King

Bedford-Stuyvesant's future leaders dressed to impress On Saturday, October 31, the Von King Conservancy, in partnership with the 79 th Precinct, hosted its first annual Halloween Festival.

Repair Grants Available for East Flatbush Homeowners

The Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) has awarded Neighborhood Housing Services of East Flatbush, Inc. (NHSEF) $750,000 to implement an Owner-Occupied Home Repair Grant Program. AHC will monitor the administration process.

I’m Running the NYC Marathon! Local Resident:

Mariela Quintana 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 o

Local Architectural Team, Eray Carbajo, Wins Award for Wearable Design

(l to r) Principal Partners at Eray/Carbajo Gonzalo Carbajo, Pinar Güvenç and Inanç Eray, If you've ever wondered what was really happening inside the amorphous gray monolith of buildings known as The Brookyn Navy Yard, rest assured, it's a great dea

I’m Running the NYC Marathon! Local Resident: Erica Steverson

By Richard Estime , Medgar Evers, College Senior 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 sure to give them a big hand! Runner: Erica Steverson ,
Why Justin Warner is Breaking all the Rules!

Why Justin Warner is Breaking all the Rules!

Celebrity Chef Justin Warner sitting in a cafe in Bed-Stuy. He just released a book, "The Laws of Cooking And How to Break Them.

Ta-Nehisi Coates, Author of the Acclaimed Book 'Between the World and Me,' to Visit Medgar Evers College

Author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates will visit Medgar Evers College on Friday, November 6, to discuss his highly acclaimed book "Between the World and Me.

Legendary Cuban Band Yoruba Andabo Embarks on U.S. Tour, to Present Master Classes in Brooklyn

Yoruba Andabo A lot is changing with America's improved ties to Cuba, initiated and brokered by President Barack Obama. One fringe benefit is the opening of the borders for travel between the two countries.
I’m Running the NYC Marathon! Local Resident: Jazelyn Montañez

I’m Running the NYC Marathon! Local Resident: Jazelyn Montañez

Jazelyn Montañez 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 o