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Albany Pols Introduce Bill Banning Therapy To Turn Young Gay People 'Straight'

LGBT Flag If three Albany legislators have their way, New York will become the third state in the country to ban "sexual orientation change efforts" on minors by mental health professionals, reported Politics on The Hudson .
Bed-Stuy: This Week in New Rentals

Bed-Stuy: This Week in New Rentals

The rentals at the Mynt, located at 756 Myrtle Avenue (at the corner of Nostrand), offer quality finishes, modern bathrooms, kitchens with large islands, stainless appliances, dishwashers, central air, and most units have private balconies.

Brooklyn College Professor of Labor Studies Under Investigation for Stealing Money on the Job

Brooklyn College The director of at one of Brooklyn College's graduate programs has come under intense scrutiny for what some at the college believe is outright theft, reported The New York Times .

Car Wash Employee Struck and Killed by Car He Was Washing

A worker at a car wash in Crown Heights is dead after the car he finished washing and was preparing to wipe dry rolled over him Sunday afternoon.

The Week Ahead! Parking Regulations, MLK's Birthday and 81st Police Precinct Meets!

*Alternate side parking regulations are in full effect this entire week.
Brook-Lens: City Council Member Laurie Cumbo Inaugural Ceremony

Brook-Lens: City Council Member Laurie Cumbo Inaugural Ceremony

On Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Ingersoll Community Center in Fort Greene, Laurie A. Cumbo was sworn in as New York City Councilmember of Brooklyn's 35th District, covering the communities of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and parts of Bed-Stuy.

Ode to Amiri

Amiri Baraka Mr. Amiri Baraka / Everett Leroi Jones (October 7, 1934 — January 9, 2014) From the site www.amiribaraka.

Brooklyn Jewish Community Mourns Death of Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon

Ariel "Arik" Sharon, Israeli former prime minister, dies January 11, 2014 Photo://coolisrael.
'Signs of Life' Exhibit Holds Closing Reception in Clinton Hill

'Signs of Life' Exhibit Holds Closing Reception in Clinton Hill

The "Signs of Life" exhibit will hold its closing reception, from 4:00pm - 8:00, at the at Rush Corridor Gallery, located at 334 Grand Avenue in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.

Weekend Traffic Advisory: Bridges and Street Closures

Manhattan Bridge Manhattan 1st Avenue between East 31st Street and East 33rd Street Two lanes of traffic will be maintained Saturday and/or Sunday from 6 am to 2 pm to facilitate crane operation.