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"Everyday People" Dance Party Comes to the Brooklyn Museum

Whether you live in New York City or have hosted visitors to New York City, you know one thing for sure: Over the past two years, Clinton Hill resident Chef Roblé -- star of the Bravo TV reality hit series Roblé and Co.
NYPD Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event

NYPD Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event

Come join the New York City Police Department's Crime Prevention Section to shred your documents containing your personal and sensitive information.

Bystander Shot in the Shoulder on Pulaski St

Police are looking for the gunman responsible for shooting and injuring a 30-year-old Bed-Stuy man in the courtyard of the Roosevelt Houses on Sunday.

Man Shot in Head on Utica, Police Looking for Gunman

Utica St and Union Ave Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the gunman responsible for shooting and killing a Crown Heights man Sunday on the corner of Utica Avenue.
Report: New York City's Infrastructure is Worsening... Fast

Report: New York City's Infrastructure is Worsening... Fast

So, an entire winter has come and gone and is coming again... Yet, many Brooklyn residents will testify, their streets have not been fixed, and their cars, bicycles (and joints) are paying for it.
Report: Domestic Violence on the Rise in Public Housing

Report: Domestic Violence on the Rise in Public Housing

A New York City Council report found domestic violence is on the rise in the city's public housing developments—a key factor in the spike in NYCHA crime, reported the Daily News .
Video Highlights: Restoration Rocks 2014

Video Highlights: Restoration Rocks 2014

If you missed this year's Restoration Rocks concert-- part of the week-long Bed-Stuy Alive! celebration-- with performances by Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Rochelle Fleming, no worries, The Brooklyn Reader has all of the highlights for you right here!
The Lyricist Lounge 23rd Reunion Party is Here!

The Lyricist Lounge 23rd Reunion Party is Here!

You owe a thank-you to Lyricist Lounge and you don't even know it.

Report: As Number of Rats Complaints in NYC Grows, Health Department Response Worsens

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer blasted the Department of Health on Sunday for "widespread deficiencies," in its response to rodent infestations throughout the five boroughs, noting that the agency failed to follow up on 24 percent of compla
Figs, Apricots, Peaches... It's a Fruit Tree Giveaway!

Figs, Apricots, Peaches... It's a Fruit Tree Giveaway!

On Saturday, October 18th, at 686 Lafayette (between Marcy and Tompkins), PACC is giving out 100 FREE Trees! Individuals, families and community groups within NYC are eligible to receive a tree for planting (on private property only).