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Whats Up, Weekend! Brooklyn Book Festival, Jimi Hendrix Tribute, a Dancehall Class and Art Exhibits Galore!

Friday Begin Transmission WHAT : Opening Reception for "Begin Transmission," a two man exhibition of paintings by Tim Okamura and sculpture by Chris Marshall revolving around the urgency of communication, introspection, and illumination of personal h

Crown Heights Community Takes a Stand Against Gun Violence at Peace March, Prayer Walk

Peace Over Violence March through Crown Heights, 9/17/15 Thursday early evening, close to 300 local residents, elected officials, clergy members and representatives from at least 20 different anti-violence community groups gathered at the corner of E

Upcoming: Trace and Matter at Crown Heights's FiveMyles Gallery

Trace and Matter, exhibiting beginning Oct.
Meet Citibike Ambassador and Bed-Stuy Resident, Jemila!

Meet Citibike Ambassador and Bed-Stuy Resident, Jemila!

Meet Jemila Smith. Born and raised in Bed Stuy, Jemilia is a senior at Midwood High School, and works as an ambassador.
SOURCE360 Festival Returns to Brooklyn Feat. Brand Nubian, Doug E. Fresh, Faith Evans, Dead Prez and More!

SOURCE360 Festival Returns to Brooklyn Feat. Brand Nubian, Doug E. Fresh, Faith Evans, Dead Prez and More!

The SOURCE360 Festival returns to Brooklyn for its second year, with an all-new fresh lineup of hip hop artists performances, panels, workshops, parties and more! Last year's inaugural festival brought out 38,000 attendees over 4 days with performanc
David Paterson to Keynote Town Hall Meeting on Healthcare in Brownsville

David Paterson to Keynote Town Hall Meeting on Healthcare in Brownsville

On Saturday, September 19, Former New York Gov. David Paterson will serve as a keynote speaker at a town hall on healthcare in Brooklyn.
BP Adams to Host First-Ever 'Brooklyn Dog Day!'

BP Adams to Host First-Ever 'Brooklyn Dog Day!'

Meet Rosenberg, the face of The First Annual Brooklyn Dog Day! On Saturday, September 19, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will host the borough's first-ever "Brooklyn Dog Day," a family friendly community event where dog owners are encouraged t

Community Board 3 Meets

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams speaks at The Community Board 3 meeting, 9/14/15 Community Board 3 Public Meeting, September 14, 2015—Tremaine Wright, Chair On Monday, September 14, Community Board 3, representing the neighborhood of Bedf

SAVE THE DATE: Peace Over Violence March-- Prayer Walk

Central Brooklyn residents, save this date: On Thursday September 17, at 6:30pm, City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, along with a number of other Central Brooklyn elected officials and community leaders, will host an anti-violence through Crown Heights.
Brook-Lens: A Rooftop, a DJ and the Fresh Faces of Central Brooklyn

Brook-Lens: A Rooftop, a DJ and the Fresh Faces of Central Brooklyn

On Thursday, the Brooklyn Reader held a photo shoot to capture some of the fresh, diverse and beautiful faces that represent Central Brooklyn.