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Construction Site on St. John's Place Gets an Artistic Makover

FiveMyles Gallery From an aerial view, if every construction site underway in Central Brooklyn today were indicated by a red dot, you'd swear the borough had caught Chickenpox. However, there has been one salve for this real estate fever: art.

'A Celebration of Life' for Writer Brook Stephenson-- Brooklyn Memorial Service

The Family of author and writer Brook Stephenson invites his friends and colleagues to join them for the New York memorial service: A Celebration of Life for Writer Brook Stephenson WHO: Hosts-- The family of Brook Stephenson and the Center for Black

Brook-Lens: Photos from Afropunk 2015

Photo: J. Boogie Afros, punk, funk, Grace and LOVE! Photo: J. Boogie Check out a few photos from this year's Afropunk Fest!

Citi Bike to Hold 'Bike-In,' Free Outdoor Screening of E.T. (With Reese’s Pieces) in Brooklyn!

Tuesday, August 25, Citi Bike is hosting this summer's only outdoor, bike-in movie in Williamsburg featuring screening of ET, the Extra Terrestrial.

You Have to Check 'em Out Before Checking 'em In...

Man and woman getting to know each other What's the goal of providing temporary emergency shelter? Getting Your Own Keys Many years ago, Essence magazine published an article that includes the warning about men who live part time in different places.

Afropunk Madness (and Mayhem)! Recommendations for Festival-Goers!

Photo: Lena Holtzclaw Afropunk madness!!! If you are familiar with the festival, a little "madness" at Afropunk is somewhat expected-- accepted even, given the trade-off: great artists, great performances and an endless flow of beautiful brown faces!

BEEP Adams Announces More Than $8 Million in Budget Allocations to Key Bklyn Cultural Institutions

Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.

Haiti Cultural Exchange Presents MIZIK AYITI! Summer Concert Finale

On Wednesday, September 2, the Mizik Ayiti ! (Haitian Music) Summer Concert Series will conclude its season with a finale concert at DROM NYC, featuring electrifying performances by Earthman Experience and Paul Beaubrun & Zing Experience ! The Mi

Is the Arrival of Citi Bike Synonymous with Gentrification? I say, 'No Way!'

Joanna Lee Jacob By Joanna Lee Jacob, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Program Coordinator, Bike Share Initiative I love Brooklyn.
Here's the Official Lineup Schedule (Including Times) for Afro Punk 2015!

Here's the Official Lineup Schedule (Including Times) for Afro Punk 2015!

You've been asking for it... And now you've got it: the official lineup of performances for the Afro Punk Fest 2015!!!