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Figs, Apricots, Peaches... It's a Fruit Tree Giveaway!

On Saturday, October 18th, at 686 Lafayette (between Marcy and Tompkins), PACC is giving out 100 FREE Trees! Individuals, families and community groups within NYC are eligible to receive a tree for planting (on private property only).

Oct 13, 2014 7:30 AM Read more >

Photos: Doug E Fresh and Rick the Ruler aka "The Get Fresh Crew" Rock the Stage at Restoration

Enjoy these photos taken at the 2014 Restoration Rocks concert, with crowd-rousing performances by headliners Doug E.

Oct 11, 2014 9:08 PM Read more >

Crime Blotter: Wanted in the 71st Pct.

Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the following individuals who are wanted by the 71st Precinct, covering the southern end of Crown Heights.

Oct 11, 2014 1:24 PM Read more >

'Demerara Gold' to Open at Oxford Space in Fort Greene

A seven-year-old girl's world is turned upside down when her parents leave Guyana for America without her. The girl and her sister are left in the clutches of their strict grandmothers as they wait for visas to join their parents.

Oct 11, 2014 12:53 PM Read more >

Winners Announced!

As a part of the Bed-Stuy Alive! Restoration Rocks concert, we gave the public a chance to weigh in and vote on the local artists that should perform as the opening acts.

Oct 11, 2014 11:57 AM Read more >

Weekend Traffic Advisory: Bridge and Street Closures, Oct. 11- 12

Manhattan Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge will be closed Manhattan-bound from midnight Friday through 6 am Monday .

Oct 11, 2014 5:51 AM Read more >

Announcing Winners Tomorrow and Another 15 Hours to Vote for the Female Artist!

A message from Restoration : So, you have spoken and have selected the winners for our online Restoration Rocks competition in partnership with the Brooklyn Reader .

Oct 10, 2014 9:16 PM Read more >

The Bedford YMCA Honors the Best of Brooklyn

The Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA held its 2nd Annual "Brooklyn Honors" gala and celebration Thursday night, a fundraising event that honors Brooklynites who are making a positive contribution both in and out of the borough.

Oct 10, 2014 5:26 PM Read more >

Coming Soon: A Spooooktacular Halloween Festival in the Garden at Trilok School

At the Trilok School Halloween Festival 2013 Photo: Trilok School Trilok Fusion Arts School in Fort Greene is gearing up for its annual Halloween Festival-- a "spoooktacular" event for children-- taking place on Saturday, October 25.

Oct 10, 2014 3:02 PM Read more >

Drowning in Deception by Dinna Alexanyan, MFT

Dear Miss Dinna — I recently got out of a relationship with someone who lied throughout I will spare you the details.

Oct 10, 2014 2:18 PM Read more >