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Photos: Good Times with Local Wines, Beers and Food at Tap+Cork 2017

Photos: Good Times with Local Wines, Beers and Food at Tap+Cork 2017

In its 5th year, Tap+Cork returned with more than 60 different craft beers, artisan wines and tasty eats dished from neighborhood food spots Bed Stuy's major beer and wine fest Tap+Cork returned to Restoration Plaza on Saturday, celebrating its 5th a

Clinton Hill Street Milling Scheduled to Begin Wednesday

The street milling of parts of Willoughby Avenue and Clermont Avenue is scheduled from Wednesday, August 16 to Friday, August 18 photo credit: Telstar Logistics The Department of Transportation (DOT ) has planned the milling of selected streets in Cl

City Council Passes Legislation Package for Greater Tenant Protection

The comprehensive package, consisting of eleven bills to expand tenant protection, is a joint effort of the STS Coalition and the City Council's Progressive Caucus photo credit: BK Reader On Wednesday, the City Council passed a comprehensive legislat

Brooklyn DA Moves to Dismiss 143,500 Old Warrants

The warrants were issued for failure to pay a ticket for a minor infraction, subjecting individuals to arrest photo credit: www.brooklynda.

Celebrate Children's Health Day with a 'Back to School Carnival' in East New York

Children's Health Day is part of National Health Center Week, highlighting the mission and services of community health centers around the country To celebrate Children's Health Day, HealthCare Choices (HCC), a Brooklyn based health center, will host
5th Annual Tap+Cork Beer & Wine Fest Returns to Bed Stuy

5th Annual Tap+Cork Beer & Wine Fest Returns to Bed Stuy

Tap+Cork is the neighborhood block party that offers craft beers, artisan wines and foods curated by local restaurants, bars and wine shops Bed Stuy's major beer and wine fest Tap+Cork, presented by Arts + Crafts Inc.
Oh Baby! Pregnant and on the Campaign Trail, Cumbo Readies to Deliver Results

Oh Baby! Pregnant and on the Campaign Trail, Cumbo Readies to Deliver Results

Councilmember Laurie Cumbo talks frankly about the trials and triumphs of working while pregnant City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo (35th District) outside of her campaign office at 625 Washington Ave in Clinton Hill Photo: Dante Bowen for BK Reader New
Photos: Moshood Creations Celebrates 23rd Anniversary with Fashion Show

Photos: Moshood Creations Celebrates 23rd Anniversary with Fashion Show

On Sunday, Moshood celebrated his place as a mainstay in the neighborhood with his 23rd annual fashion show When you wear Moshood, you wear yourself.
Medgar Evers College Hosts First Annual SoulFest

Medgar Evers College Hosts First Annual SoulFest

The student scholarship fundraiser is hosted by the college's international student community and will feature live music, arts, craft, fashion and food Medgar Evers College presents its first annual SoulFest on Saturday, September 9, with music prov
Councilmember Cornegy Appoints Charles Onwuche as New Chief of Staff

Councilmember Cornegy Appoints Charles Onwuche as New Chief of Staff

Washington veteran Onwuche most recently, served as a Deputy Organizing Director for Hillary for America Charles Onwuche was named as new Chief of Staff of City Councilmember Robert Cornegy Photo: Boston Globe Councilmember Robert Cornegy Jr.