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NYPD Reveals Security Plan to Make 'J'Ouvert Safest Event Possible'

More officers and violence disrupters, plus more lights and entry points will be in effect to keep J'Ouvert safe and enjoyable.

Aug 30, 2018 5:44 PM Read more >

Brooklyn DA Drops Charges Against Nail Salon Customer Involved in Viral Brawl

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Aug 30, 2018 8:41 AM Read more >

Dear Afropunk, You've Changed.

A lot has changed with the Afropunk music festival... But just like in Brooklyn and just like in life, things change.

Aug 29, 2018 5:10 PM Read more >

Video: Bed-Stuy Artist Tiffany B Chanel Turns Sneaker Designs into Pop Art Portrait Fame

Bed-Stuy artist Tiffany B Chanel is gaining Instagram fame for her sneaker art and unique pop-art portraits. For Bed-Stuy artist and educator Tiffany B Chanel it all started with a pair of Converse sneakers she wanted.

Aug 29, 2018 3:39 PM Read more >

Planned Parenthood of NYC Struggles to Deliver Morning-After HIV Drug

The nonprofit's website advertises walk-in access to PEP, a drug which can prevent HIV if taken within 72 hours of exposure. Patients report being told to look elsewhere.

Aug 29, 2018 9:55 AM Read more >

NYPD: Two Suspects Sought in Deadly Brownsville Attack

Click here to view original web page at www.ny1.com The NYPD has released new surveillance photos of two people wanted in connection with a deadly attack in Brooklyn. It happened last week on Sutter Avenue near Junius Street in Brownsville.

Aug 29, 2018 8:43 AM Read more >

Kings County Hospital Health Fair Gets Brooklyn Kids Ready for School

Health vendors provided services, free screenings and educational materials for they entire family.

Aug 28, 2018 4:52 PM Read more >

Cuomo Announces 1,000 Affordable Senior Homes for Central Brooklyn

The new plan is part of the $1.

Aug 28, 2018 1:27 PM Read more >

An Artful Makeover for Two Bushwick Blocks

Click here to view original web page at www.nytimes.com Learn More Denizen Bushwick is a rental complex made up of two eight-story buildings with a public passageway in between.

Aug 28, 2018 8:47 AM Read more >

Brownsville Farm Opens Cafe with Farm-Fresh Healthy Eats

The new cafe will provide local residents with fresh produce grown right on the Brownsville farm run by Project EATS.

Aug 27, 2018 6:18 PM Read more >