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ARTs East NY Jazz Brunch Returns to Raise Funds for Local Arts Program

ARTs East NY Jazz Brunch Returns to Raise Funds for Local Arts Program

The jazz brunch takes place every third Sunday and features renowned jazz musicians coupled with local culinary artists, benefitting ARTs East NY University Kids program.

Whole Foods Affordable Spinoff to Celebrate Grand Opening in Fort Greene

As part of Whole Foods 365 opening day celebration, the store will donate 5 percent of the store's net sales to the Fort Greene Park Conservancy. And: The first 100 customers will receive a Whole Foods Market 365 gift card.

Brooklyn's Rock Bands for Kids is Teaching More Than Music

These kids rock! The Brooklyn-based music education program is giving kids the real rock band experience with rehearsals and live performances while teaching them how to work together and articulate ideas Rock Bands for Kids is putting on a tribute s

Cuomo Gives $700M Boost to New Central Brooklyn Health Network

The funds will boost the launch of One Brooklyn Health, a 32-site ambulatory care network including Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Interfaith Medical Center, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center and community-based health care providers Ph

Brave New World Community Theater Celebrates 15th Anniversary Series in Ditmas Park

Brave New World is presenting a monthly reading series, hosted in private Ditmas Park homes and a local restaurant, with stories that are set in India, Brooklyn, the Midwest and the Ukraine Photo credit: Brave New World Repertory Theatre Brave New Wo

6th Annual Black Artstory Month Returns to Myrtle Ave

This year's month-long event series and artwalk is titled 'Sankofa: Go Back and Get It' and features free events including art exhibitions, performances, poetry, literature and talks all along Myrtle Ave! Art by: Ramona Candy Myrtle Avenue 's 6th Ann

Fort Greene's Gotham Market Undergoes Revamp, Switches Out Four of Its Six Vendors

Just a year after its grand opening, Gotham Market is undergoing a revamp based on feedback from the community Photo credit: Cool Hunting Does the food hall concept work? Four tenants at Gotham Market at the Ashland - Mason Jar, Flip Bird, Apizza Reg

New App: NYC Wants You to Quit... Smoking!

The free HelpMeQuit app connects future ex-smokers to smoking cessation resources and 'quit buddies,' awards badges for reaching non-smoking milestones and includes games for distraction Photo credit: The Bulletproof Blog On Thursday, the Health Depa

After Fire, Popular Fort Greene Pet Store Forced to Close Due to Damages

While waiting for almost six months for the landlord to begin repairs on the building, Who's Your Doggy continued serving its loyal customers - until the owner called it quits in December Photo credit: Myrtle Avenue Partnership Who's Your Doggy , For
Councilmember Jumaane Williams Considers Run for NY Lieutenant Governor

Councilmember Jumaane Williams Considers Run for NY Lieutenant Governor

Jumaane Williams has a long history of progressive, on-the-ground activism, addressing issues such as public safety and policing, gun violence and immigration, tenant harassment Photo courtesy office of Councilmember Jumaane Williams Is Councilmember