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Winter Storm Marcus Bringing Icy Rain to Bklyn

Photo: The Weather Channel Winter Storm Marcus made its official debut on the East Coast on Sunday.

Assemblyman Lentol, Violence Prevention Advocates Launch First-Ever Common Core Program on Teen Dating Violence Prevention

Photo: Office of Assemblyman Joseph Lentol In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, group of elected officials held a press conference in Brooklyn Friday morning to announce the launch of the Jessica Tush Teen Dating Violence Preventio

Welcome to America!

This past Thursday, my husband and I had our interview for my Green Card or Permanent Resident Card.

For NYCHA Residents, Sen. Hamilton Announces "First Offer for the Vulnerable" Bill

2/6/15, State Sen. Jesse Hamilton and Carmen Matias (r) at a press conference on NYCHA tenant rights at Howard Houses "Right now, NYCHA is the slumlord of New York City. And we must say 'No más (no more), no más, no más!'" said State Sen.

L.I. African American Chamber of Commerce Expands to Kings County

Phil Andrews, President, LIAACC and Sharon Davis, Vice President LIAACC, CEO SJ Edwards, Inc. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. announced on Friday it will begin servicing the small businesses of Kings County.

After Afropolitan at Weeksville Pays Tribute to Africa’s Vanguard Legacy

In honor of Black History Month, on February 4, Weeksville Heritage Center, The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCADI) and afriPOP! celebrated at Weeksville the opening of the exhibit, After Afropolitan -- a tribute to Africa's

What Does Crown Heights Smell Like? Packaging the 'Scents of Brooklyn'

If Crown Heights were a scent, how would it smell? What about Park Slope or Bed-Stuy or Clinton Hill? Kensington Resident Sophia Sylvester believes she has a pretty good idea, which is why she launched her line of body care products called Brooklyn F

NY State Legislators Introduce Bill that Allows Parents to Opt out of Vaccinating Their Children

State Sen. Martin Dilan of Brooklyn and Assemblyman Tom Abinanti of Westchester are sponsoring a bill that would offer parents an exemption from having their children vaccinated, Capital New York reports. State Sen.

BAMkids Film Festival 2015 is Here!

BAMkids Film Festival 2015 Beginning this Saturday, February 7, Brooklyn's favorite kids film festival returns for the 17th year with the best shorts and features from around the globe.

Kehinde Wiley Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum Challenges Ideals of Race, Gender and the Politics of Representation

Kehinde Wiley (American, b. 1977). Shantavia Beale II, 2012. Oil on canvas, 60 x 48 in. (152.4 x 121.9 cm). Collection of Ana and Lenny Gravier. © Kehinde Wiley.