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Light It Up is a multi-phase initiative designed to bring better street lighting to strategically mapped 'dark zones' throughout the city - and to Brownsville.

With Nixon in the race, Governor Cuomo is now facing a progressive primary challenge, as is his Lieutenant Governor Hochul since Councilmember Jumaane Williams announced his candidacy last month. Photo credit: vox.

Madeleine Albright's new book Fascism: A Warning is a call to arms which teaches us the lessons we must understand if we are to save ourselves from repeating the horrible errors of the past. Photo credit: cogreatwomen.

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.