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U.S. Attorney General Backing Lawsuit of NY's Legal Defense System, Says is Failing the Poor

U.S. Attorney General Backing Lawsuit of NY's Legal Defense System, Says is Failing the Poor

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Says New York's Legal Defense System is Failing the Poor Attorney General Eric H. Holder is supporting a class-action lawsuit that accuses Gov.

Open Now: Free Training for Lactation Counselors Certification

The Brooklyn Breastfeeding Empowerment Zone and Ancient Song Doula Services are now accepting applications for the Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Training. This FREE training is scheduled for October 20 — 24, from 8:15am - 4:30pm each day.
Mali's Rokia Traoré Presents a 'Beautiful Africa' at BAM

Mali's Rokia Traoré Presents a 'Beautiful Africa' at BAM

Named "one of Mali's most revered voices" by NPR, singer and multi-instrumentalist Rokia Traoré will be at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Thursday, September 24, to share her gifts of song and voice with a Brooklyn audience.
Talk: 'Power Shift-- Becoming an Artist Entrepreneur'

Talk: 'Power Shift-- Becoming an Artist Entrepreneur'

Does the word "brand" make you think only of slick corporate packaging? How do you "curate" your message effectively while staying true to your beliefs and your work? Come take part in the Brooklyn Museum's first in a series of talks and professional

Cornegy Hosts Workforce Roundtable (Let's Talk About Jobs!)

City Councilmember Rob Cornegy has partnered with Mayor Bill de Blasio's Office of Workforce Development to host a community roundtable entitled, "Transforming Workforce Development in Central Brooklyn.

Mayor Calls Climate Change Protest 'Meaningful, Peaceful'

People protest for greater action against climate change during the People's Climate March on September 21, 2014 in New York City. Photo: q13fox.
Queens Man Indicted for Carjacking Crime Spree in Crown Heights

Queens Man Indicted for Carjacking Crime Spree in Crown Heights

Kings County District Attorney Kenneth Thompson announced Monday that 29-year-old Clinton Lawson of Queens has been indicted on multiple counts of first-degree robbery and other charges in connection with a crime spree he committed in the 77th Precin
Stretch of Nostrand Avenue Co-named 'Birdel's Records Way' After Iconic Record Store

Stretch of Nostrand Avenue Co-named 'Birdel's Records Way' After Iconic Record Store

Birdel's Records Owner Joe Long stands with his son and grandsons following the proclamation by Dottie Lebron, small business liaison in the office of City Councilmember Robert Cornegy, co-naming the stretch of Nostrand Ave between Fulton St and Atla

Bed-Stuy Alive! Celebrating the People, Art and Culture of Bed-Stuy

Saturday, October 11, is the kickoff of the 10th Annual Bed-Stuy Alive!, a celebration of Bed-Stuy's people, art and culture! Bed-Stuy Alive! is a community development activity, promoting tourism and stimulating community pride by introducing thousa

NYPD Cracks Down on Cyclists, More than 100 Summonses Issued Over Weekend

Photo: columbusridesbikes.