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On Wednesday, November 19, at 7:00pm, the Billie Holiday Theatre Film Series will show a screening of My Brooklyn, followed by a critical dialogue on the issue of gentrification.

Jean-Michel Basquiat. In the art world and in popular culture, he has become such a far-away-iconic and mystical figure, it's hard to believe that he was at his pique not so long ago-- in the 80s, when many of us were in our teens, 20s or 30s.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials are considering yet another hike on the Verrazano Bridge for drivers going from Brooklyn to Staten Island, the New York Post reports.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday that the City is investing $140 million to expand manufacturing and create 3,000 jobs at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Crain's reports.

Here's the latest on the Solomon Debate League: The last debate was thrilling, as Cicely Tyson Interstate Champs led with 75 points against Christ the King who had 69 points. The two will square off again in the Solomon Race-to-the Top Urban Vs.

It seems, these days, so much of what was once viewed as right-side-up has been turned upside-down and is then touted as the norm. Take, for example, the widespread tactic of calling anyone racist if they mention the word race.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Site Selection Committee announced today that Barclays Center will be a host site for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament in 2016.

On Monday, November 17, from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm, the Center for an Urban Future, in partnership with the Brooklyn Public Library will hold a public visioning session at the Eastern Parkway branch (corner of Schenectady Ave) The Eastern Parkway visionin

Great news: New statistics show that New York City experienced the lowest crime rate in August, September and October since at least 1994 and the rate is down 7.

Crown Heights, Brooklyn 1. Alternate side of the street parking and parking meter regulations are in full effect this week 2. Weather This Week: Warm and rainy today, Monday, with temperatures reaching the high 50s.