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Community Sabbath in Central Brooklyn Aims to 'Repair the World' During MLK Weekend

Repair the World fellows participate in a food rescue program as part of their commitment to food justice Photo: Alli Lesovoy When most people think of holidays, they think of annual celebrations.

My Story: After Losing Twins At 5 Months “I’m Called To Love On A Deeper Level Now”

The nurse wheeled me into the most sun-filled room that cold January morning. They were in a small basket, hugging each other tightly. The nurses dressed them in white garments with cute hats, with furry pink balls at the tip.

NYC Dept of Health and CB2 to Hold 'Rat Academy' for Residents with Rodent Problem

Notice an increase in rat spottings in the last year? According to Caroline Bragdon, New York City's health department specialist and resident rat expert, last winter's big snow events may have brought more rats out of hiding and onto the streets, sh

Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland

"The Hug: Closed Eyes and Smile" Harvey Stein, 1982 Courtesy: The Brooklyn Museum For 150 years, Coney Island has lured artists as a microcosm and icon of American culture.

My Story: A Mental Health Counselor Finds Herself On The Other Side Of The Couch

Many have called depression a silent killer, but writer and singer Fayth Hope is bringing voice to her silent struggles. Even as a mental health counselor, the Birmingham, AL resident learned the value of seeking support outside of herself.
Brooklyn Boy, 15, Faces Weapons Charge: NYPD

Brooklyn Boy, 15, Faces Weapons Charge: NYPD

Click here to view original web page at www.nbcnewyork.com Police released this photo of a Taurus 9mm semi-automatic gun seized from a Brooklyn teenager.

Brooklyn Readers! Things to Do, Places to Go for New Year’s Eve!

Want to know where to go in Central Brooklyn to ring in your new year? We have compiled a list of 9 great places to revel, from house parties, to Burlesque shows, to outdoor light shows! Whatever your feel or flavor, there's a little bit of something
ACTING ON IMPULSE: Whitman, Poetry and New Year's Resolutions

ACTING ON IMPULSE: Whitman, Poetry and New Year's Resolutions

'The Art of Seeing' by Michael Milton Brooklyn Poet Walt Whitman, born and raised in Bed-Stuy My modest return to writing poetry (see November 15, 2015 'Bloggers' section of The Brooklyn Reader), was prompted, in part, after discovering Bed-Stuy poet

Afterschool at the Brooklyn Children's Museum: Behind the Controversy and Changes

On an unusually warm evening in early December, a handful of Crown Heights parents and a small, diverse group of staffers of the Brooklyn Children's Museum-- some of whom have worked at the museum just a few short months; others for decades—gat
CB2 Announces Winter-Spring 2016 General Meeting Locations

CB2 Announces Winter-Spring 2016 General Meeting Locations

Brooklyn Community Board 2 (CB2) announced today the dates and locations of its January-June 2015 general meetings. All of the meetings are scheduled for 6:00 pm on the second Wednesday of the month.