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Today: Cumbo, City Agencies to Address Public Safety and Elder Abuse at Town Hall

City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo Following the sexual assault of a 75-year-old Brooklyn grandmother suffering from early signs of Alzheimer's on January 1, New York City Councilmember Laurie A.

Police Investigating Stabbing Assault on Woodruff Ave

The 70th Precinct Squad is asking for the public's help in any information that may aid in the investigation of a stabbing which occurred on Friday, January 16, at around 2:15pm in front of 177 Woodruff Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn, which left one ma

Freshman Assembly Members Stand Strong for Reform

Assemblymember Latrice Walker By Stephen Witt ( Special from KingsCountyPolitics ) For Brownsville Freshman Assembly member Latrice Walker, assembly reform takes precedence over who the legislative body ultimately elects to succeed Shelly Silver on F

Brooklyn Community Foundation Appoints Six New Board Members

Brooklyn Community Foundation Board of Directors: (Top Row, Left to Right) Donald Elliot, Malcom MacKay, Reverend Emma Jordan Simpson, John Wright, Michael Sherman, Robert Catell, Richard Moore; (Bottom Row, Left to Right) Constance Roosevelt; Genevi

This Sunday: A Love Bazaar First Sundays Vintage and Handmade Market

So what it's snowing and cold outside? Take matters into your own hands! Buck the weather, grab a friend (or two or three), and treat yourselves to a little weekend vintage jaunt! WHAT: A Love Bazaar First Sundays Vintage and Handmade Market WHEN: Su

Today: Cumbo Hosts FY2016 Budget Workshop in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill

Laurie Cumbo speaks at "The Courage to Change" fundraiser for YWCA of Brooklyn Today, January 30, New York City Council Member Laurie A.

Town Hall Discussion Digs at the Roots of Gentrification

"Brooklyn for Sale: The Price of Gentrification" Town Hall Meeting at BRIC.

He's Just Here to do the Subway Shuffle (And he Wants You to Join Him)!

Jamie Benson performing at the Transit Museum. Photo: nytransitmuseum.tumblr.com He's not here to cause no trouble...

Cumbe Prepares for 'The Big Move' with a Big Party!

Photo: Courtesy Cumbe If you haven't yet heard, the beloved Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance in Fort Greene is moving! Yes, the building has been purchased and will become condos , and so the popular African dance studio has been forced to

First Lady McCray Rolls out Plan, Raises Funds to Address Growing 'Mental Health Crisis' in the City

Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray return to City Hall on Thursday February 6, 2014.