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Marcy Plaza Farmers Market Brings More than Just Produce to Bed-Stuy Residents

August concludes the first month of Restoration's summer literacy programming at the Marcy Plaza Farmers Market.

Dutch Paper Uses N-Word

On Friday, July 31, 2015 a Dutch newspaper, NRC Handelsblad , published an article using the N-word in the headline title and illustrating it with blackface caricatures. When a friend of mine pointed this out to me I was shocked.

Accepting Them Where They're At

What's the goal of providing temporary emergency shelter? Getting Your Own Keys Each house resident has a name and it is Joy's duty to commit these names to memory.
Hearing on Proposed Library Sale Draws Differing Views

Hearing on Proposed Library Sale Draws Differing Views

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First-Ever National Baby "Lift Up" in Bed-Stuy, to Support Black Breastfeeding Week

On Saturday, August 29, thousands of babies-- many of whom cannot even yet walk-- will be five, six, maybe even seven feet off the ground! Why? As a part of National Breastfeeding Month and in celebration of the 3rd annual Black Breastfeeding Week ,

Man's Discovery of Beauty

Photo: Michael Milton When did man first discover beauty ? Next time you go to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, make sure you wander through the Native Flora Garden.
This Thursday: MUSE, an Experience in Art and Music

This Thursday: MUSE, an Experience in Art and Music

On Thursday August 20, Walk of Art , in conjunction with In Good Company DJ collective, will present MUSE: a party to celebrate art, music, life, the beauty of summer, and to raise money for Walk Of Art Kids.

Pols Meet, Address Traffic Concerns at Wythe and Flushing Avenues Intersection

(l to r): Rabbi Abe Perlstein, Samuel Stern, Simon Weiser, DOT Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Keith Bray, Assemblyman Joe Lentol, and CB 1 District Manager Gerry Esposito Last week, Assemblyman Joe Lentol, who represents North Brooklyn, met with Rabbi

Citi Bike Expansion into Brooklyn will Mean 26 New Stations in Bed-Stuy by 2017

Beginning in August, Citi Bike, New York's premier bike-share program, will install 79 new stations in Brooklyn, bringing the service deeper into the borough. The expansion is supported by an increased sponsorship commitment from Citi of up to $70.

Public Safety Town Hall Meeting Called in Fort Greene to Address Recent Violence

In light of the recent shootings in Community District 2, Public Advocate Letitia James and other elected officials are hosting a public safety town hall meeting between all levels of government and the community on Wednesday, August 19, 6:00pm - 8:0