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Drive Change is a "vehicle for social justice" that provides formerly incarcerated adults with culinary arts training to obtain meaningful employment within the hospitality industry. And more.

A new analysis by the comptroller's office finds Airbnb responsible for nearly 10 percent of citywide rental increase Photo credit: NY Daily News New York City has been suffering through an affordable housing crisis for years.

The health department is hosting various training sessions to enhance the important work community health workers do for our communities.

Other 2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! headliners include The Breeders, Kronos Quartet, Anoushka Shankar, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Robert Glasper with Christian Scott

The Octavia Project encourages young women and non-binary individuals to explore their creativity in a safe, judgment-free space Photo credit: The Octavia Project In 2014, co-founder and artist-in-residence Chana Porter and co-founder and director Me

Spring Rebuilding Day is more than "just" a community event that beautifies public spaces -- it is about changing the narrative in Brownsville.

The conference offers information, resources and inspiration to confront the challenge of mental health issues in the Black community.

East New York, Cypress Hills, East Flatbush and Canarsie have experienced some of the highest amounts of house flipping last year. Photo credit: citylimits.

While sex is a topic that many parents tend to avoid when dealing with teens and young adults, troubling sexual health outcomes, especially among youth of color, make a strong case that it should not be ignored. Photo credit: NYC.

Foodies on the hunt for local, artisanal foods or gourmet takeout love gastro markets -- and Myrtle Ave is home to a few of them! LaRina's beautiful backyard. Photo credit: LaRina BK.