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In Bed Stuy, DOH workers have organized a free culinary class that teaches fledgling fathers how to cook and how to be a super dad! The Bed-Stuy-based Brooklyn Dad Iron Chef Program , sponsored by the NYC Department of Health, not only educates fathe

The discussion heated up, as residents aired their frustrations around the effects of gentrification, or what many in attendance began to refer to as "ethnic cleansing.

Councilmember Jumaane Williams celebrated the announcement as an example of the neighborhood getting involved and making their community safer photo credit: NY Daily News The New York Department of Transportation ( NYCDOT ) has approved a request by

James' debut album "It's Me, Keishera" was released in late September, and is unapologetically her boldest, rawest self. Photo: Keishera James To say it plainly, Keishera James has spirit.

Since its launch in 2015, the Tenant Support Unit has helped 14,000 New Yorkers fight harassment and eviction Photo credit: america.aljazeera.

Marius & Co., inspired by the diverse cultural influences of the founders, features menu conceived and prepared by local chefs James Dale and Angie Peccini From left to right: Marius & Co. Founder Mitro Valsamis; Marius & Co.

Alicka Samuel readies herself to rewrite the narrative of Brownsville and address the housing crisis in East Brooklyn The campaign office of newly minted City Councilwoman Alicka Samuel is awash with posters touting her campaign slogan, 'Hope is insi

Francesca Andre finds self-acceptance through colorism in Charcoal, winner of Best Narrative Short Film at Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival In her film Charcoal, award-winning filmmaker and photographer Francesca Andre discusses her childho

This year's annual block party treated residents to a musical feast peppered with "knowledge of self" and a dose of "determination" Les Nubians performs with Talib Kweli at the 2017 RestorationROCKS! block party, part of the annual Bed-Stuy Alive! Re

Yes, we see you! Brooklyn right now is hot! hot! hot! for tourism! The volume of people walking down Pitkin Avenue in Brownsville, with heavy cameras around their necks, is at a fever pitch.