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As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches, you may soon be getting an email to notify you of the company office party. That's right, I said notify, not invite. If you're thinking of being a no-show, think again.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio stands with NYC Police Commissioner William Bratton, who holds up a bag of marijuana at a press conference announcing the city will decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possession A Quinnipiac University poll fo

The 71st Precinct of the New York City Police Department emailed a notice Tuesday afternoon stating that, following the terrorist attack Tuesday morning in Israel by two Palestinians that killed four Israelis and injured several others, the police wo

On Wednesday, November 19, at 7:00pm, the Billie Holiday Theatre Film Series will show a screening of My Brooklyn, followed by a critical dialogue on the issue of gentrification.

Jean-Michel Basquiat. In the art world and in popular culture, he has become such a far-away-iconic and mystical figure, it's hard to believe that he was at his pique not so long ago-- in the 80s, when many of us were in our teens, 20s or 30s.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials are considering yet another hike on the Verrazano Bridge for drivers going from Brooklyn to Staten Island, the New York Post reports.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday that the City is investing $140 million to expand manufacturing and create 3,000 jobs at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Crain's reports.

Here's the latest on the Solomon Debate League: The last debate was thrilling, as Cicely Tyson Interstate Champs led with 75 points against Christ the King who had 69 points. The two will square off again in the Solomon Race-to-the Top Urban Vs.

It seems, these days, so much of what was once viewed as right-side-up has been turned upside-down and is then touted as the norm. Take, for example, the widespread tactic of calling anyone racist if they mention the word race.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Site Selection Committee announced today that Barclays Center will be a host site for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament in 2016.