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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
Calling All Vendors, Visual and Performance Artists for the 2nd Annual Bed-Stuy Bazaar!

Calling All Vendors, Visual and Performance Artists for the 2nd Annual Bed-Stuy Bazaar!

Mark your calendars: The 2nd Annual Bed-Stuy Bazaar on Tompkins Ave is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, and the events' organizers are looking for more vendors and artists! The goal of the Bed-Stuy Bazaar is to bring more awareness & cultural div

Brook-Lens: Brooklyn's 'Spirit' Represented at the 3rd Annual Beer and Wine Festival

Tap + Cork held its 3rd Annual Brooklyn Beer and Wine Festival on Saturday at Restoration Plaza in Bed-Stuy, and boy was it an event! Close to 2,000 people turned out for an afternoon of tastings of 45+ craft beer and artisanal wines curated by Tap+C