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Five Local Organizations to Give to on #GivingTuesday

Five Local Organizations to Give to on #GivingTuesday

Today, December 2, 2014 is Giving Tuesday, an opportunity to flex your philanthropic muscles by making a financial donation-- however big or small-- to a deserving organization in need: The Brooklyn Reader has compiled a list of four local non-profit

Obama Orders 50,000 Body Cameras for Cops, But Will This Deter Shootings?

Protests in Ferguson After a day of meetings with mayors, civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials at the White House, President Barack Obama asked Congress on Monday for $263 million in federal funds to improve police training, pay for bod
Brownstone Living: A Complement to Your Busy Urban Lifestyle

Brownstone Living: A Complement to Your Busy Urban Lifestyle

Suffice to say that if you live in this concrete jungle known as New York City, you have a love-hate relationship with it. You love it for the obvious reasons. Of course.
Crown Heights: This Week in the Most Affordable Rentals

Crown Heights: This Week in the Most Affordable Rentals

1900 Bergen Street A newly renovated, bright and sunny two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is available for rent at 1900 Bergen Street .

Hotel Union on Why Bklyn Should Get the 2016 DNC Bid: 'Bklyn Hotels are Bigger, Better'

Barclays Center - aerial view Photo: accordrealestategroup.

'Hands Up, Walk Out' Protests Planned for Dec. 1 Across Nation

Photo: Fergusonaction.com# There are ?#? HandsUpWalkOut? protests planned in numerous cities across the nation. The largest one of these will be December 1st, at 12:00noon. Find the one nearest to you here .

The Week Ahead: Dec. 1 - Dec. 5

1. Alternate side of the street parking and meter regulations are in full effect this entire week. 2. Weather: The week starts out warm, with temperatures in the high 50s.

City Food Pantries Report They are Running Low

Photo: cdn.turner.com Food banks and soup kitchens all across New York City are feeling the pinch in their food pantries this year: the number of New Yorkers needing food assistance has almost doubled while their inventory has not.
Central Brooklyn Readies for 'Small Business Saturday'

Central Brooklyn Readies for 'Small Business Saturday'

Saturday, November 29, is "Small Business Saturday!" It has become a holiday shopping tradition. In 2010, American Express founded Small Business Saturday to help businesses with their most pressing need — getting more customers.

Lonely and Small by Dinna Alexanyan, MFT

Dear Miss Dinna — I'm a 42 year old woman going through a divorce with two pre-teen children. The husband and I have been separated for a couple of years now, I just haven't been able to actually afford the divorce.