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BP Adams Says He Will Fight to Preserve Starrett City, Following Talks of Sale

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Brownsville Homeless Shelter Receives New Computer Lab

The Rogosin Institute computer lab at the Brownsville homeless shelter will help its residents to acquire critical computer skills, crucial to compete successfully in today's highly technical world Left to right: CAMBA Chair Katherine O'Neill, CAMBA

Sen. Gillibrand and Charles Blow to Head 1st Social Change Conference

The two-day 'Brooklyn Conference,' presented by the Brooklyn Museum, boasts a full program of talks and workshops with political leaders, social activists and artists The Brooklyn Museum presents The Brooklyn Conference: Inspiring Social Change , a t
NYC 2017 Primary Election Results: Ampry-Samuel Wins 41st District

NYC 2017 Primary Election Results: Ampry-Samuel Wins 41st District

The results are in from yesterday's NYC primary elections, where residents voted for mayor, public advocate, district attorney and councilmembers From left to right: Councilmember Laurie Cumbo for the 35th District, Alicka Ampry-Samuel for the 41st D

The 2017 NYC Primaries - An Overview and Where to Vote

The 2017 elections are for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough Presidents, District Attorneys and 51 City Council seats On Tuesday, September 12, New York City will hold its primary elections for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, the Boro
New 'HBCU Hub' Aims to Increase Awareness Among High School Students in Brooklyn

New 'HBCU Hub' Aims to Increase Awareness Among High School Students in Brooklyn

Hampton U alum Nicole Barnwell has kick-started an HBCU advocacy group-- the first-ever in New York City-- called The HBCU Hub Founder of The HBCU Hub, Nicole Barnwell Hampton University alum Nicole Barnwell has kick-started an Historically Black Col

District 35 Candidates Spar over Affordable Housing

The 35th City Council District race is a crucial one, particularly for the future of affordable housing, considering the district is home to over 6,000 units of NYCHA housing Vying for one of the most sought-after seats in the citywide elections, fou
After Conquering Diabetes, BP Adams Shares Book, Diet That Helped Save His Life!

After Conquering Diabetes, BP Adams Shares Book, Diet That Helped Save His Life!

"The best thing to happened to me in my life is that I became diabetic, because if I wasn't diabetic, I was going to die from one of the 15 American diseases," said BP Eric Adams. Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.

City Council Candidate Butler Secures Key Endorsements from Local Officials, Unions

City Council hopeful Henry Butler has secured the support from City Councilmember Robert Cornegy, State Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright, as well as various local unions and organizations Photo Credit: henrybutler41stcouncil.

City Lawmakers Vow Resistance to Trump's Move to End DACA

With the end of DACA, more than 800,000 Dreamers - including 40,000 New Yorkers - may face deportation as early as March 2018 Photo credit: Immigrationpost.com Comptroller Scott M.