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Kings County D.A. Kenneth Thompson Dies of Cancer on Sunday with Family by his Side

Kings County District Attorney Kenneth Thompson Kenneth Thompson, the first African-American elected in 2014 to the office of District Attorney in Brooklyn, died on Sunday of cancer, according to a statement released Sunday by his office.

Coalition of Officials led by Cumbo Announces Fort Greene Senior Center will Stay in Community

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo embrace at a press conference announcing that the Fort Greene Senior Citizens Council and Center would be signing a new lease.

RestorationÂ’s New Economic Solutions Center Serving Brooklyn and Beyond

Looking for work? Looking to dissolve your debt and increase your credit score? Then, look no further than the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation 's new Economic Solutions Center.

October 15th Walk for Pregnancy and Infant Loss

New Yorkers touched by pregnancy and infant loss are walking to raise public awareness for National Perinatal & Infant Loss Day Saturday, October 15 th . Walkers may register online at www.babystepswalknyc.org or in person, beginning at 3pm.

Central Brooklyn Readies for 12th Annual Bed-Stuy Alive!

FALL USHERS IN THE TWELFTH ANNUAL BED-STUY ALIVE! CELEBRATION Brooklyn NY (September 16, 2016) — The Bed-Stuy Alive! Collective is proud to present the 12TH Annual Bed-Stuy Alive! celebration, scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 8th, and sp

Central Brooklyn Readies for 12th Annual Bed-Stuy Alive!

This Saturday, October 8, is the kickoff of the 12th Annual Bed-Stuy Alive!, a week-long celebration of Bed-Stuy's people, art and culture! Bed-Stuy Alive! is a community development activity, promoting tourism and stimulating community pride by intr
The Billie Holiday Theater's New Play, 'AUTUMN,' Explores the Country's Generational, Racial Political Divide

The Billie Holiday Theater's New Play, 'AUTUMN,' Explores the Country's Generational, Racial Political Divide

As the country gears up for an intense presidential election, issues like race, gender, class and age creep into the national conversation.

8 Pregnancy Apps That Answer All Your Questions

If you're pregnant, you probably have a lot of very specific questions on your mind. If only your doctor had a private line you could call 24/7, right? Well, this is where a pregnancy-tracking app or two can really come in handy.

No clear threshold to diagnose and treat diabetes during pregnancy

6e47810c-637e-41e1-8858-bb0cb20b1fa5 A study published by The BMJ today finds a consistent association between higher blood glucose (sugar) levels during pregnancy and increased risk of complications around the time of birth, but there is no clear ev
Nelson Mandela Award Celebration in Ft Greene to Honor 3 'Warriors of Humanitarianism'

Nelson Mandela Award Celebration in Ft Greene to Honor 3 'Warriors of Humanitarianism'

Nelson "Madiba" Mandela The Bedford Stuyvesant Museum of African Art will hold its third annual Nelson "Madiba" Mandela Humanitarian Awards celebration this Sunday, October 9, at the Brooklyn Music School, located at 126 Felix Street in Fort Greene.