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Wrap Your Gifts in Style with 'Unwrp,' an Artsy Gift Paper Designed in Brooklyn

Inspired by Kim Kardashian, a young Bed Stuy designer launched 'Unwrp,' a line of custom-made gift wrapping paper When you have taken the time to consider what to gift, why not wrap it in customized art? Bed Stuy graphic designer Ashley L.

Billie Holiday Theatre's 'Autumn' Sweeps AUDELCO Awards with 6 Wins

It was a big night for 'Autumn,' winning AUDELCO awards in major categories including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director and Best Dramatic Production of the Year Best Actor, Jerome Preston Bates; Best Actress, Pauletta Was
Small Business Saturday: Where to Shop in Central and East Brooklyn

Small Business Saturday: Where to Shop in Central and East Brooklyn

Small Business Saturday, the unofficial kick-off to the holiday shopping season, returns on November 25 and is a great opportunity to support neighborhood businesse
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes: Herb-Stuffed Turkey Breast

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes: Herb-Stuffed Turkey Breast

Thanksgiving isn't complete without turkey. But if you are looking for a healthier, lighter choice give this turkey breast recipe a shot.

Cumbo Announces Dramatically Modified Agreement for Bedford-Union Armory

The revised project will provide the greatest level of low-income and affordable housing that the Crown Heights community has seen in decade, said City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo After nearly a year of protests from Crown Heights residents around the

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes: Mean Bean Casserole

Photo credit: Very Well Typically, a classic bean casserole is anything but healthy.
Two Local Stars Rise as Winners of Annual Dance Competition and Fundraiser for the Arts

Two Local Stars Rise as Winners of Annual Dance Competition and Fundraiser for the Arts

Dancing duo Patricia Robinson and Kevin Hunte were the winners of the 8th Annual Stars of New York Dance Competition The competition was fierce at this year's 8th Annual Stars of New York Dance contest and fundraiser on Friday at LIU's Kumble Theatre

From Ethiopia to Brooklyn, a New Brand Campaigns for Peace

"We all come from the same source, so how about we focus on the similarities that exist between us all?" Eyerusalem Zewdie proudly displays her name brand, EYERÜ In 2002, when Bed-Stuy resident Eyerusalem Girma Zewdie arrived to the United States fro

Stars of New York Dance Behind the Scenes: Lu-Shawn Thompson and Keon Washington

In this annual dance contest, "local stars" compete for prize money that is donated to children's arts organizations Dance partners Lu-Shawn Thompson and choreographer Keon Washington of Restoration Youth Arts Academy, rehearse for Stars of New York

Nonsensical Rifle Addiction (NRA)

Yako: This past weekend, my dearest brother-in-law sent me a link to a satirical video addressing gun violence in the United States.