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Diana Ross to Headline Reopening of Newly Restored, Historic King Theatre in Brooklyn

Stop in the name of love, and mark your calendars! The historic Kings Theatre located in Flatbush is set to re-open its doors, and Diana Ross, an icon in Motown music history, will headline its debut! Ross will hit the stage on February 3, 2015, to c
Former NY Governor Mario Cuomo Dies at 82

Former NY Governor Mario Cuomo Dies at 82

Mario M. Cuomo, the former governor of New York, died on Thursday at his home in Manhattan. He was 82. The death occurred only a few hours after Cuomo's son Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was inaugurated in Manhattan for his second term.
Man Shot in the Neck on Gates Avenue Tuesday Night

Man Shot in the Neck on Gates Avenue Tuesday Night

Police are looking for the gunman who shot and injured a 26-year-old man Tuesday night in Bed-Stuy.

Tension Between NYPD and De Blasio Jeopardizing City's Chances to Host Democratic National Convention

Mayor Bill de Blasio Delivers Remarks at NYPD Graduation Ceremony. Madison Square Garden, New York. Monday, December 29, 2014.
Wanted: Reporters, Writers, Bloggers and Interns!

Wanted: Reporters, Writers, Bloggers and Interns!

R eporters: Interested in reporting the real news of Central Brooklyn, one of the fastest-growing and culturally diverse areas in the country? W riters: Are you a resident of Central Brooklyn, and you have something you'd like to share or get off you
The Brooklyn Reader: A Look Back at the Top-15 Stories of 2014

The Brooklyn Reader: A Look Back at the Top-15 Stories of 2014

2014. What a year! Nationally, there were a lot of cheers and an equal amount of jeers in the headlines. All in all, however, optimism won out, as we made it through the ups and downs, smarter, more aware and in many ways stronger than ever.

Report: Number of Officers Killed on the Job Jumps 24% in 2014

Photo: sacbee.com The number of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty jumped by 24 percent this year, the Associated Press writes.
Procrastinators' Picks for 2015 NYE Celebrations in BROOKLYN

Procrastinators' Picks for 2015 NYE Celebrations in BROOKLYN

Celebrating New Years Eve can be stressful. Whether from the pressure of showing out-of-town friends a good time, to picking the right spot to ring it in.

The Mayor's Fund Raises $120 K for the Families of Ramos and Liu

New York Ciy Mayor Bill de Blasio (C) and wife Chirlane McCray walk out of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos' funeral service at Christ Tabernacle Church in Queens Photo: Reuters / Carlo Allegri The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City announced on Mo

Bed-Stuy United Prayer Rally & Vigil

Photos of the NYPD Officers Weinjen Liu (left) and Rafael Ramos are displayed at the Bed-Stuy memorial near where they were killed Saturday.