Lifestyle & Culture

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.

On average, vehicles seriously injure or kill a New Yorker every two hours Photo credit: NY Post The streets of New York can be rough - for pedestrians, apparently.

The fundraiser, benefitting Bed Stuy YMCA's annual campaign to support its community programs and camps, took care of all of the guests' needs with food, drinks, comedy and music Eat, drink, be merry - and spend money! That was the theme of Bed Stuy

The Greene Grape and FAB Fulton partnered to create a festive street fair featuring local vendors outside The Greene Grape's Fulton Street location.