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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.

Newly Released Comic Strip References the Familiar and Funny of Bed-Stuy

On Monday morning, at least a dozen Bed-Stuy residents awakened to a Facebook message from cartoonist Manny Burgos. They had been tagged on a post about his comic strip, The Average Man .

81st Pct. Crime Blotter: Woman Raped Inside Tattoo Parlor on Ralph Ave

Crime is up 19 percent for the week of January 6 — 12, 2014, in the 81 st Precinct, covering the eastern end of Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Sense and Sensitivity

The other day, two of my students wandered into my office to talk to me. For the purpose of this story, let's call them Justin and Tamia.

Mayor Announces 'Vision Zero,' a Plan for Reducing Traffic Fatalities

Just three weeks into the new year and already, New York City has suffered 11 traffic fatalities. Even worse, seven of those fatalities-- 64 percent-- were pedestrians.
Brook-Lens: Restoration Dance Theatre Presents 'Deeply Rooted'

Brook-Lens: Restoration Dance Theatre Presents 'Deeply Rooted'

On Saturday, January 18, Restoration Dance Theatre and Restoration Youth Arts Academy in Bedford-Stuyvesant presented "Deeply Rooted," an annual commemoration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brook-Lens: BAM's Annual MLK Celebration 2014

Brook-Lens: BAM's Annual MLK Celebration 2014

Volunteers Needed for Bed-Stuy/Crown Heights National Day of Service

Monday, January 20, kicks off the 500 Men Making a Difference National Day of Service for the 36th Council District encompassing Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights, announced City Councilmember Robert Cornegy.

The Week Ahead

Alternate side parking rules are suspended on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day A cold snap is headed our way and will arrive by Wednesday, with temperatures predicted to top out at 19 degrees.

Martin Luther King, Jr: 7 Surprising Facts

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There's a lot we know about this iconic civil rights leader. But here are seven things you probably did not know: 1. The Making of a Leader Civil rights leader Dr.