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Brooklyn Community Foundation Funds Programs to Support Disciplinary Reform in Public Schools

On Thursday, October 15, Brooklyn Community Foundation announced four $10,000 grants to organizations that will work on disciplinary reform in public schools beginning this fall.
BP Adams Launches '10,000 Concerned Brooklynites' to Link Like-Minded Residents with Volunteerism Opportunities

BP Adams Launches '10,000 Concerned Brooklynites' to Link Like-Minded Residents with Volunteerism Opportunities

TEN THOUSAND CONCERNED BROOKLYNITES is a volunteer recruitment effort launched out of the office of Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.
Comptroller Stringer Inviting Small Business to Share Their Struggles, Insight at Special "Red Tape Commission"

Comptroller Stringer Inviting Small Business to Share Their Struggles, Insight at Special "Red Tape Commission"

On Friday, October 16, Comptroller Scott Stringer will host a Red Tape Commission of small business owners in New York City, where entrepreneurs can share their stories about "the red tape" they have encountered during the launch and growth of their

Brooklyn's Local 'Stars' Prepare to Dance for a Cause in the 6th Annual The Stars of New York Dance Competition

On Friday, November 13, seven beloved and respected leaders in the community will lace up their dancing shoes, get some pep in their step and get ready to take part in the 6th Annual The Stars of New York Dance-- a lively, thrilling and hilariously f
VIDEO: The 35th Annual Restoration 10K Walk, Run & Ride

VIDEO: The 35th Annual Restoration 10K Walk, Run & Ride

Sunday, October 11, was the 35th Annual Restoration 10K Walk, Run & Ride, one of the premier 10K's held in New York City. Restoration's 10K is a great way to bring together the neighborhood, as it welcomes people of all fitness levels and ages.
VIDEO: A Bed-Stuy Mom Discusses What it's Like Raising a Transgender Child

VIDEO: A Bed-Stuy Mom Discusses What it's Like Raising a Transgender Child

What do you do when your son or daughter, as early as two years old, begins to show signs that they are unhappy with their body? How do you respond when, as your son or daughter begins to grow and gain independence, they choose clothing and playtime

African Futurists Chen Lo and Asante Amin Say, 'Gimme Dat!'

Asante Amin and Chen Lo of Soul Science Lab Chen Lo and Asante Amin are Bed-Stuy-based musicians, part of a production company called Soul Science Lab that creates futuristic music that speaks to contemporary themes rooted in an African past.
The Brooklyn Bridge Gateway Project, New Gym on Montague St to be Discussed at Upcoming CB2 Meeting

The Brooklyn Bridge Gateway Project, New Gym on Montague St to be Discussed at Upcoming CB2 Meeting

Community Board 2 , covering the neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Navy Yard, DUMBO and Downtown Brooklyn, will hold its general meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 6:00 pm, in the Third Floor Auditoriu

Bedford YMCA to Honor the 'Best of Brooklyn' at Annual Fundraiser

At the 2014 Brooklyn Honors The event will take place at the Liberty Warehouse, located at 260 Conover Street , in Redhook. This year's Brooklyn Honors honorees are: Denise D.

Myrtle Avenue Celebrates the Opening of Key Food Supermarket

After two years of closure for renovation and redevelopment, the family-run Associated supermarket, located at 490 Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill, has reopened under the same management as a Key Food Supermarket.