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Cumbo, Women's Rights Advocates to Lead Rally Commemorating 42nd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

On Thursday, January 22, at 9:15am on the steps of City Hall, New York City Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo, joined by elected officials and women's rights advocates will lead a rally in commemoration of the 42 nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Photos: 'Destiny Y2K15,' Restoration Youth Arts Academy's MLK Dance Tribute

On Saturday, January 17, the Restoration Dance Theatre once again celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its annual dance tribute at the Kumble Theater .

Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Herkimer St Tuesday Evening

843 Herkimer St Police in the 79th Precinct of Bed-Stuy are on the hunt for the person(s) responsible for the fatal shooting of a man on Herkimer Street Tuesday evening in Bed-Stuy.

Paris vs Baga: Are Some Lives Worth Less?

While the headlines of every media outlet were capturing the terrorist attacks in Paris, some 2,000 people were massacred in Baga, Nigeria, followed by a destructive raid of the village by the Nigerian military in search of the terrorist.

MetroCard Phase-out Delayed until 2022

The MetroCard will be phased out in 2022, not in 2016 or 2017 as initially forecasted, reported the New York Post . The authority had initially said the new fare-payment system would start to roll out in 2016 or 2017, starting with buses.

Police Investigating Shooting in Brevoort Houses

Brevoort Houses Police in the 81st Precinct of Bed-Stuy are on the hunt for the person(s) responsible for shooting and injuring a 27-year-old man in a Bed-Stuy housing complex Tuesday afternoon.

Mötley Crüe to Play at Barclays Center in Final Show Tour

Motley Crue Iconic rock band Mötley Crüe announced today on Fox and Friends the details of their final performance. This year will mark the end of their touring career and will include a stop at Barclays Center on Wednesday, August 12 .

Garner Memorial Burned Down on MLK Day, Daughter Blames Vandals

Photo: CBSlocal.com Erica Garner, the daughter of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died as a result of a police chokehold in July, said her father's makeshift memorial was burned to the ground by vandals on Martin Luther King Jr.

Khemistry Bar: An American Gastropub in Bed-Stuy

Khemistry Bar By Anika Hazlewood Walking up to the newly opened Khemistry Bar, an American gastropub and restaurant, located at 216 Malcolm X Boulevard in Bed-Stuy, was exciting! As there was no visible sign posted (at least not at the time of my vis

This Week in the Most Affordable Rentals: Crown Heights

Huge, sunny one-bedroom apartment available for rent on a quiet, tree-lined block at 1543 Park Place .