Lifestyle & Culture

The annual health and wellness expo will be joined by Congresswoman Yvette D.

When one door shuts, another opens, as the saying goes; but two Bedford-Stuyvesant businesses have gone one up by sharing an entrance and letting the old and new come together People are sitting under a leafy peach tree, some have wine, some coffee.

Warrants of 10 years or older which were issued for minor infractions, are being dismissed in 4 of the 5 boroughs, giving affected New Yorkers a chance for a new beginning Acting DA Eric Gonzalez during a Begin Again event.

State Senator Montgomery's warning against Proposal 1, a fed-up resident and the issue of police responsiveness made for a heated meeting.

Led by Rebuilding Together NYC, volunteers from the real estate industry built a greenhouse, created chalk walls, and painted hallways and ceilings for two women's shelters Volunteers create chalk surfaces and repaint murals in the shared playground.

Since 2008, Brooklyn's median income has increased by 14 percent, reaching $55,150 on average per household Brooklyn households have steadily increased their income since the recession in 2008, reported amNY .

Founded in 2013 by activist Imani Henry, Equality for Flatbush has been fighting against gentrification and police repression through numerous campaigns, rallies and marches Equality for Flatbush, a Brooklyn-based anti-gentrification group, wants to

Councilman Jumaane Williams has been a critical advocate who does not shy away from clear words, challenging topics - or the race for City Council speaker Photo: Office of Council Member Williams City Council Member Jumaane Williams of the 45th Distr

The milling and repaving is scheduled from Monday, September 25 to Friday, September 29, affecting a wide area in downtown Brooklyn, including the BQE ramp Photo credit: hiveminer.

Councilmember Cumbo will be on maternity leave to enjoy the new and exciting experience of motherhood Photo credit: NY Times Councilmember Laurie Cumbo announced today that she will be taking maternity leave until November 27.