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Police Catch Nostrand Ave Bank Robber, Return Money to Bank

A man who robbed a Carver Bank in Crown Heights Wednesday afternoon was caught and arrested shortly after, just a few blocks away, reported 71st Precinct police.

Green Porno, Playing Now at BAM

Isabella Rossellini plays in "Green Porno" at BAM Art-house luminary Isabella Rossellini reveals the surprisingly kinky and confounding mating rituals of insects and marine life in this one-woman show, adapted from the celebrated Sundance Channel ser

Hear Angela Davis Speak at BAM's MLK Tribute

Angela Davis speaks at Brooklyn Academy of Music's Annual Tribute and Celebration to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Every year in January, Brooklyn Academy of Music is host to New York City's largest public celebration of Civil Rights Leader Dr.

Cornegy selected to head City Council's Small Business Committee

Standing: City Council Member Robert Cornegy, Jr. In a unanimous vote, the New York City Council today selected newly elected Councilmember Robert E. Cornegy, Jr.

Brook-Lens: When Box Trucks Become a Moving Canvas

Rugged, dirty, grimy, half-rusted, "Box trucks are like the freight trains of New York Streets," says Bishop 203, a street artist and graffiti writer who loves to impart free displays of his artistic talents across the ubiquitous urban wagons that cl
Poor as F*ck

Poor as F*ck

I read something shocking in a Dutch newspaper this week: the 85 richest people in the world possess just as much money as the 3.5 billion poorest people combined (De Volkskrant January 20, 2014).

New Study Shows Half of the Word's Wealth Owned By Richest 1%

Housing for the wealthier middle classes rises above the insecure housing of a slum community in Lucknow, India. Photo: Tom Pietrasik/Oxfam It appears that the problem of income inequality is not confined solely to the United States.

In Budget Address, Cuomo Says State-- Not the Rich-- Should Pay for Universal Pre-K

Governor Andrew Cuomo Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his 2014 Executive Budget Address on Tuesday, outlining an elaborate tax cuts plan to create jobs, grow the economy and provide relief for struggling families.
Crown Heights: This Week in New Rentals

Crown Heights: This Week in New Rentals

Beautiful and spacious tw0-bedroom available at 382 Montgomery Street (between Nostrand and Rogers) just 20 minutes to city! Amenities include a spacious kitchen with modern appliances, two very comfortable-sized bedrooms, spacious bathroom, ample cl
A Community Talk on The Amazing Bud Powell: Genius, Music and Masculinity

A Community Talk on The Amazing Bud Powell: Genius, Music and Masculinity

On Wednesday, January 22, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, at 409 Lewis Avenue, join Dr. Guy MusiQology, as he presents a community discussion on Professor Guthrie P. Ramsey, Jr.