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Cuomo Says he Wants to Begin Criminal Justice Reform

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for New York to lead on criminal justice reform stating he is considering a range of measures, including reforming grand juries, reported State of Politics .

Jan 15, 2015 6:47 AM Read more >

Woman Whose Remains Were Discovered in Bed-Stuy 2 Years ago Identified

NYPD A woman whose skeletal remains were found stuffed into a charred suitcase in a burned-out Brooklyn building nearly two years ago has been identified, reported the Daily News.

Jan 14, 2015 4:18 PM Read more >

BRIC House Announces its Spring Lineup: Poetry Slams, Stoop Series, Artist Performances and More!

It's only January, but already spring fever has set in, as BRIC House announces it hot new lineup of free and low-cost events, programs, classes and performances for spring.

Jan 14, 2015 11:24 AM Read more >

Headlines: 8 New Apartment Buildings Going up for Hasidic Families in Broadway Triangle

Skip combing the papers! Forget about surfing the net! The Brooklyn Reader has compiled the latest headlines concerning you and all residents of Central Brooklyn: Eight new apartment buildings going up for Hasidic families in Broadway Triangle (New Y

Jan 14, 2015 10:24 AM Read more >

Crown Heights' Own Yaya DaCosta to Star in Whitney Houston Biopic this Saturday

Yaya DaCosta (left) will play Whitney Houston in Lifetime Original Movie and biopic "Whitney" The much-anticipated world premiere of the Lifetime Original Movie "Whitney," featuring Crown Heights' own Yaya DaCosta will be this Saturday, January 17, a

Jan 14, 2015 9:56 AM Read more >

Appellate Court Decision: Charters Have a Right to Share Space with Public Schools

A Manhattan appeals court ruled on Tuesday that charter schools can share space in public schools without it having a negative impact on the learning environment of the other, reported the New York Post .

Jan 14, 2015 7:30 AM Read more >

Man Shot While Sitting in His Car in Crown Heights, Police Looking for Shooter

NYPD Police are looking for the person(s) responsible for a shooting that injured a man inside of his vehicle in Crown Heights.

Jan 13, 2015 4:28 PM Read more >

Restoration Dance Theatre to Honor Carter G. Woodson at Annual MLK Concert

Nayilah Antoine in Restoration's 2008 Annual MLK Dance Concert On Saturday, January 17, the Restoration Dance Theatre is honored to once again celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jan 13, 2015 2:15 PM Read more >

Real Talk: In Fort Greene, Landmarked Brownstones Now Going for $2M - $4M

96 Fort Greene Place Brownstone living slowly but surely is becoming a lifestyle for mostly the über-rich and famous. Curbed is showcasing two brownstones in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, recently listed on the market for between $2 million and $4 million.

Jan 13, 2015 1:53 PM Read more >

Headlines: Million-Dollar Brownstones the New 'Norm' in Brooklyn

Skip combing the papers! Forget about surfing the net! The Brooklyn Reader has compiled the latest headlines concerning you and all residents of Central Brooklyn: Memorial for slain NYPD officers removed (News 12) Million-dollar townhouse sales are t

Jan 13, 2015 12:28 PM Read more >