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Mayor de Bill Blasio, Borough President Eric Adams and Councilmember Jumaane Williams were a few of the elected officials who joined Brooklyn students in their demands for stricter gun laws.

The Queen Geniuses Empowerment Conference provided a full day of motivational speakers, performances and workshops to foster confidence and leadership within young women Photo courtesy Office of State Senator Kevin Parker On Saturday, March 10, over

Weeks after BP Adams called on the state to formulate an "emergency declaration," and to pass legislation to fast-track repairs, Cuomo went on 'shocking' NYCHA tour, finding mold, vermin and potentially poisonous paint Photo credit: NY Times After vi

Black VegFest is set to inspire Brooklynites by presenting delicious plant-based foods, fitness routines and workshops to promote compassion and dialogue about health, racism, sexism and animal welfare. Photo credit: curacao.

The Youth Resource Fair welcomed more than 50 city agencies, nonprofit and cultural organizations to provide participants with seasonal and year-round opportunities for employment and arts programming.

Sports and media executive Latesha Williams shares some insights about the inspiration and success of her hilarious card game Black Card Revoked , which is all about the shared experiences that African Americans hold dear Photo credit: Latesha Willia

There were 251 overdose fatalities in Brooklyn during 2017, according to NYPD data; over 700 people annually are expected to be eligible for Project CLEAR during its pilot phase.

The manual provides a general overview of immigrant rights, as well as information about city-wide and Brooklyn-based resources with regards to education, healthcare, business support and more.

Keshia Adams is all about care packages: To provide schools supplies and toys for kids, and toiletries, clothes and uplifting messages for NYC's homeless population Keshia Adams, founder of Lifting You for Tomorrow's Success at Palooza Kitchen, assem

"This tribute concert provides a platform for people of all ages to not only be reminded of Dr. King's life and legacy, but to encourage us all to continue to fight for what's right no matter how tough the road ahead may look," said Senator Parker.