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Brooklyn Residents React to Abducted Schoolgirls in Nigeria

Brooklyn Residents React to Abducted Schoolgirls in Nigeria

Protesters began taking to the streets this week all around the world, demanding the rescue of hundreds of schoolgirls abducted on April 14 in Nigeria from their school in Chibok by the terror group Boko Haram.
Cinco de Mayo, Hold the Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, Hold the Mayo

Cinco De Mayo is almost upon us, and for no small reason, I would like to say congratulations. I'm not high-fiving anyone in particular, and especially not you, Dos Equis dude, with the groupy magnet, facial hair.

Weekend Traffic Alert: Bridge and Street Closures, May 3-4

Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge will be closed Manhattan-bound from midnight Friday to 7 am Saturday and from midnight Saturday to 9 am Sunday .
Haiti Cultural Exchange Prepares for Kickoff of Selebrasyon!

Haiti Cultural Exchange Prepares for Kickoff of Selebrasyon!

Haiti Cultural Exchange is a nonprofit organization established in 2009 by Regine Roumain as a way to develop, present and promote the cultural expressions of the Haitian community, one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the U.S.
Block Associations: Register Now for 'Greenest Block in Brooklyn' Contest

Block Associations: Register Now for 'Greenest Block in Brooklyn' Contest

Calling all block associations to register now for the 20th annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn Contest! The deadline is June 1, 2014.
Brook-Lens: Walk of Art Launch Party

Brook-Lens: Walk of Art Launch Party

Check out these photos of the Walk of Art organization's launch party yesterday at Lot 45.

Mayor Strikes a Deal, UFT Gets New Contract

Mayor Bill de Blasio announces UFT Preliminary Agreement on 9-Year Contract in the Blue Room, City Hall on Thursday, May 1 Photo: Rob Bennett for the Office of Mayor Bill de Blasio Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his first major labor deal on Thursday

At Town Hall, Cumbo Asks Tough Questions of NYCHA's New Commissioner

City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo and NYCHA Commissioner Shola Olatoye at a town hall meeting on public housing More security cameras, improved follow up on repair requests and increased collaboration were just a a few of the topics presented to the Ne
Crown Heights: This Week in Cheap Rentals

Crown Heights: This Week in Cheap Rentals

A 1,000 sq.ft, two-room studio apartment is available for rent at 191 Buffalo Avenue in Crown Heights. The unit is ideal for a small business; is in good condition. Utilities included.