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Local Nonprofit Asks, 'If We Don't Honor Our Youth, Who Will?'

The Dinner Table Documentary recognized five young women of color ages 18 years and under for their drive and accomplishments. The Dinner Table Documentary founder Asha Boston awards Anya Modeste for her achievements.

Street Art Takes Over the Walls of Underhill Ave in Prospect Heights

Art Curator Jeff Beler said he thought it would be nice to bring art to a building that sat abandoned for ten years.
Woodhull Hospital Hosts Teen Health Fair to Provide Local Youth with Resources and Information

Woodhull Hospital Hosts Teen Health Fair to Provide Local Youth with Resources and Information

The free teen health fair will provide physical exams and resources, as well as games, arts and crafts, music and dance for MetroPlus members ages 12-21.

Greene Hill Food Co-Op Has Found a New Home on Fulton Street in Clinton Hill

With the help of the community, the Greene Hill Co-Op was able to sign a new lease and secure some of the funds for the move. Photo credit: FACT.

Housing Lottery Opens for 35 Affordable Units in Clinton Hill

The lottery gives access to 14 studios, 13 one-bedrooms and eight two-bedrooms. Image credit: naked apartments.
See the 10 NYCHA Developments where Mayor De Blasio has launched an 'All-Out Offensive' on Rat Infestation!

See the 10 NYCHA Developments where Mayor De Blasio has launched an 'All-Out Offensive' on Rat Infestation!

The city's Neighborhood Rat Reduction Plan includes dry ice treatment and full-time exterminators to aggressively combat rat infestation. Photo credit: nyc.
Brooklyn Councilmembers Push to Reform Disciplinary Actions for Low-Level Marijuana Offenses

Brooklyn Councilmembers Push to Reform Disciplinary Actions for Low-Level Marijuana Offenses

The newly introduced bills relate to populations that are disproportionately made up of people of color, which are more often targeted for low-level marijuana offenses than whiter or wealthier populations.

Community Health Profile: The Resilience Advocacy Project

Elisa Kaplan, Deputy Executive Director for Programs of the Resilience Advocacy Project Name: Elisa Kaplan, The Resilience Advocacy Project , Deputy Executive Director for Programs, 5 years What brought you into this line of work? It's really somethi
Filmmaker Attika J. Torrence on the Tribeca Film Festival, Trayvon Martin and the Truth About Black Films

Filmmaker Attika J. Torrence on the Tribeca Film Festival, Trayvon Martin and the Truth About Black Films

This Bed-Stuy filmmaker says black people should be supported and involved in telling their own stories

Uninsured New Yorkers Can Still Sign up for Health Care with GetCoveredNYC

Qualifying New Yorkers are still eligible to enroll in affordable health care throughout the year; the city is hosting free GetCoveredNYC enrollment events to assist in the enrollment process.