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Checkmate in Fulton Park!

Checkmate in Fulton Park!

"We are out here every day," said an elderly man who calls himself "Monster." "Every. Single. Day.

NYC Mayor Remarks on Protesters and Police in Ferguson, versus New York City

Ferguson Police during recent protest. Photo: abcnews.go.com Saying New York City has a long history of "peaceful protests," Mayor Bill de Blasio called the heavy law enforcement response in Ferguson, Mo.

Uma Thurman's Brother Can't Buy a House in Bed-Stuy... Who Cares?

Actress Uma Thurman (second from right) and her brother Mipam Thurman (far left) in their younger days WebPortal News reported earlier this week how Bed-Stuy has gone so ashy-to-classy that actress Uma Thurman's brother, Mipam Thurman, most recently
For First Time in U.S. History, Minority Enrollment in Public Schools Will Become Majority

For First Time in U.S. History, Minority Enrollment in Public Schools Will Become Majority

For the first time in U.S. history, public schools across America this fall will enroll more minority students than non-Hispanic whites, reported Yahoo News.

NYPD Safe Cycle Program Will Target Bikers Who Break Traffic Laws

Photo: usa.streetsblog.

In Crime-Reduction Effort, Mayor Allocates $13M to 'Violence Interrupters' Program

Image from the PBS Documentary, "The Interrupters" Photo: soundonsight.

71st Pct. Warns of ATM Church Scam

ATM Scam The Crime Prevention Section has become aware of a church scam that is affecting communities throughout the city.
Bed-Stuy: This Week in the Lowest-Priced Rentals

Bed-Stuy: This Week in the Lowest-Priced Rentals

Classic and tastefully renovated 1.5 bedroom apartment in a sweet pre-war townhouse, located at 840 Herkimer Street . This spacious unit is the perfect blend of original and modern elements.

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership Announces Meredith Phillips Almeida as New Executive Director

Meredith Phillips Almeida, executive director of the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership Photo: myrtleavenue.org The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership on Monday announced Meredith Phillips Almeida as the organization's new executive director.

Commish Bratton on Eric Garner: Criminal Suspects Should Surrender, Not Resist, During Arrests

NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton In the wake of the death of Staten Island father Eric Garner and St. Louis area teen Michael Brown, some are arguing that both of their lives could have been saved had they not resisted arrest or obeyed police orders.