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Affordable Housing in Brooklyn More Helpful...or Harmful?

A report issued by a local grassroots organization describes how affordable housing plans marginalize Black and Latino families in Brooklyn Pfizer Rezoning Plans, image by Magnusson Architecture & Planning On Friday, Churches United for Fair Hous

Bringing Breast Cancer Awareness to Brownsville with Annual Mammography Clinic

In 2017, about 40,610 women in the US are expected to die from breast cancer, though - due to treatment advances, earlier detection and increased awareness - death rates have been decreasing Photo courtesy of State Senator Kevin Parker Over the cours

Boo! Where to Get Spooked in Central Brooklyn This Halloween

Mighty spooky times with safe trick-or-treating routes, Halloween walks and other family-friendly events will be descending upon Brooklyn tomorrow Photo credit: www.slate.

14 Reasons Why Fall in Brooklyn is Most Definitely Boss!

Photo: Flickr The fall brings out the best in Brooklyn. Ok, if you're a summer person, you probably think that's a bunch of hooey.

Kings County Hospital Innovates Heart Health With New Center

The integrated walk-in facility provides heart failure patients with comprehensive services by a team of cardiac specialists, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, pharmacists and social workers Kings County Hospital launc

Al Sharpton to Hold Civic Education Lecture at Medgar Evers College

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Community Rallies Against DOE-Imposed Admission Changes at Medgar Evers Prep

The changes will merge the institution's middle school admission process into the DOE's current system and admit a larger number of students with disabilities State Senator Jesse Hamilton wants to propose legislation that will give parents and educat
Clinton Hill Exhibition Displays Personal, Global History with Collages of Letters and Maps

Clinton Hill Exhibition Displays Personal, Global History with Collages of Letters and Maps

Tillou Fine Art presents 'Remains to Be Seen,' a solo presentation of painting, collages and works on paper by Brooklyn-based artist John Spinks Distressed, tactile and functional materials are the foundation of Brooklyn-based artist John Spinks' sol

Senator Hamilton, Criminal Justice Reform Groups Held Workshop on New Criminal Records Sealing Law

The New York State's new criminal records sealing law, part of the broader 'Raise the Age' legislation, allows certain criminal records to be sealed in an effort to remove the stigma of a criminal conviction Photo credit: tokesignals.

City Launches 'NYCx Co-Lab Challenges' to Improve Brownsville's Infrastructure Through Technology

The NYCx Co-Labs are neighborhood-based partnership to co-design a set of challenges and make neighborhood spaces available for testing new technologies to address the neighborhood's more pressing needs Mayor Bill de Blasio and Brooklyn Borough Presi