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Little Bookworms Rejoice! The Brooklyn Children's Book Fair Returns

The 12th Annual Children's Book Fair features 40 Brooklyn-based authors and a full program of readings and hands-on activities.

Oct 12, 2018 4:09 PM Read more >

Has a Changing Flatbush Put its Culture up for Sale?

Activist and public speaker Leslie Mac talks about the impact of gentrification in the place she calls home

Oct 12, 2018 2:21 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Pols Call on New Yorkers to Fight Trump's 'Public Charge' Immigration Rule

Espinal described the public charge rules as 'the cruelty centerpiece of Trumps agenda;' Adams called it 'officially ludicrous.' Both ask for your support.

Oct 12, 2018 1:23 PM Read more >

BP Adams Unveils $5M Brooklyn High School STEAM Center at Navy Yard

The educational hub will provide students with technical education programs and career pathways into the STEAM field

Oct 12, 2018 12:11 PM Read more >

Study: City Underreports Displacement Risk for East New Yorkers

NYC's approach to measuring displacement risks ignores racial and ethnic inequalities, according to a new report.

Oct 11, 2018 5:22 PM Read more >

'We Are Here For the Community,' Says Bklyn's First Marijuana Dispensary

Though medical marijuana has been legal in NY since 2014, the borough has been without a dispensary; come December, this will change.

Oct 11, 2018 1:29 PM Read more >

City Launches Initiative to Promote Mental Health in Latino Community

The Latinx Thrive coalition will work to decrease mental health stigma while connecting more individuals and families to ThriveNYC services.

Oct 10, 2018 5:30 PM Read more >

No Building, No Permits - How a Brownsville Charter School Found a Home

Key Collegiate Charter School director Katie Mazer faced a labyrinth of leases and permits when housing developer Camber Property Group came to the rescue.

Oct 10, 2018 2:25 PM Read more >

It's a Shellebration! Crabby Shack to Open Second Location in Clinton Hill

The Crabby Shack Sandwich Shop, slated to open October 26, will bring crabby goodness on sandwiches, salads and sides

Oct 9, 2018 3:54 PM Read more >

The 2018 Bushwick Film Festival Returns with Packed 5-Day Program

The Bushwick Film Festival showcases films created by the best and most diverse emerging independent filmmakers in Brooklyn and worldwide.

Oct 9, 2018 1:46 PM Read more >