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Police Investigating Two Shootings in Bed-Stuy

Police are looking for the shooters who injured two men in two separate incidents last week in Bed-Stuy According to police, on Friday, July 25, at around 2:30pm, the victim, identified as Shron George, 25, was standing on the corner of Macon Street

Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley to Sponsor Bill Making Chokeholds Illegal

(l) Assemblyman Walter Mosley; (r) Eric Garner New York State Assemblymember Walter T.

Notice: Franklin Ave Shuttle's Crown Street Bridge Undergoes Rehab

The New York City Department of Transportation will begin component rehabilitation of Crown Street Bridge over the Franklin Avenue Shuttle on or around August 2, 2014 and will continue through October 30, 2014.

Mayor de Blasio: No More Pushy Elmos in Times Square

The mayor says it's gone too far. Elmo, Barney and Hello Kitty in Times Square will soon need a license to beg, reported the Daily News .
DOE Says Will Phase in 100% Healthy School Lunches by Fall 2014

DOE Says Will Phase in 100% Healthy School Lunches by Fall 2014

The Department of Education said it will complete the process it first started last year of phasing out unhealthy lunch and breakfast items containing high levels of sodium, fat and preservatives, write the New York Post .
Brook-Lens: Moshood Celebrates its 20th Year Anniversary

Brook-Lens: Moshood Celebrates its 20th Year Anniversary

Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Moshood arrived in New York in the early 1980's to make his mark in fashion and design. After years of tireless effort and hard work he opened his boutique in Brooklyn, New York in 1994.

New Signs Around Crown Heights Asks Guests to 'Dress Modestly'

Modesty Sign Photo: walkinjerusalem.blogspot.

NYPD: Tips to Combat Rash of Burglaries in Crown Heights

NYPD The New York City Police Department is reporting an increase in residential burglaries in the 71 Precinct, from Empire to Clarkson between Flatbush and New York in Crown Heights.
When is Eid? Monday or Tuesday?

When is Eid? Monday or Tuesday?

The big question right now is... When is Eid al-Fitr? Well, first, for those of you wondering what is Eid, it is the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual introspection .
The Week Ahead: July 28 - August 1

The Week Ahead: July 28 - August 1

1. Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Monday through Wednesday, July 28- 30 for Eid al-Fitr. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect. 2.