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When one door shuts, another opens, as the saying goes; but two Bedford-Stuyvesant businesses have gone one up by sharing an entrance and letting the old and new come together People are sitting under a leafy peach tree, some have wine, some coffee.

Warrants of 10 years or older which were issued for minor infractions, are being dismissed in 4 of the 5 boroughs, giving affected New Yorkers a chance for a new beginning Acting DA Eric Gonzalez during a Begin Again event.

State Senator Montgomery's warning against Proposal 1, a fed-up resident and the issue of police responsiveness made for a heated meeting.

Led by Rebuilding Together NYC, volunteers from the real estate industry built a greenhouse, created chalk walls, and painted hallways and ceilings for two women's shelters Volunteers create chalk surfaces and repaint murals in the shared playground.

Since 2008, Brooklyn's median income has increased by 14 percent, reaching $55,150 on average per household Brooklyn households have steadily increased their income since the recession in 2008, reported amNY .

During the project's launch on Saturday, Gbenga Akinnagbe will bring a film crew to capture the stories of local residents and photo artist Barron Claiborne will be taking free portraits Photo credit: indiewire.

Founded in 2013 by activist Imani Henry, Equality for Flatbush has been fighting against gentrification and police repression through numerous campaigns, rallies and marches Equality for Flatbush, a Brooklyn-based anti-gentrification group, wants to

Councilman Jumaane Williams has been a critical advocate who does not shy away from clear words, challenging topics - or the race for City Council speaker Photo: Office of Council Member Williams City Council Member Jumaane Williams of the 45th Distr

Divine Flavored Nigerian food truck is the winner of the 2017 Vendy Cup which honors NYC's diverse street food culture and its makers Photo credit: Divine Flavored Catering Divine Flavored, a Crown Heights food truck operation featuring Nigerian stre

Ample Hills is ready take on rival Ben & Jerry's with fun, playful flavors and a homemade quality that sets a very high bar Photo credit: Dumbo NYC Prospect Height's Ample Hills Creamery is gearing up to become Ben & Jerry's most serious comp