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Should the City Provide Universal Free Lunch for all Students? Chancellor Farina says 'No'

Advocates Rally for Universal Free Lunch at City Hall Press Conference--William Alatriste New York City Council Photo: William Alatriste for New York City Council New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina is resisting a push from City Council me

May 29, 2014 4:19 AM Read more >

Jeffries Calls on NYPD to Address Ongoing Racial Disparity in Marijuana Arrests

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, along with members of the Drug Policy Alliance and community advocates, held a press conference outside of One Police Plaza, calling on the NYPD to address the racial disparity in the number of arrests of people possessin

May 28, 2014 4:07 PM Read more >

Young Journalists Celebrate the Legacy of City Sun's Andrew Cooper at 1st Annual Art Show

Andrew W. Cooper The Legacy of Andrew Coope r, founder of The City Sun Newspaper, will be honored on June 5, at St. Francis College at an inaugural art show and silent auction benefitting The Young Journalists in Training Program.

May 28, 2014 1:47 PM Read more >

World-Renowned Poet and Essayist Maya Angelou Dies at age 86

World-renowned poet and essayist Maya Angelou died Wednesday at the age of 86 in her home in Winston-Salem, N.C.

May 28, 2014 6:51 AM Read more >

ArteRotica, "The Best Kept Secret in Town," Launches in Brooklyn

ArteRotica's sixth season is kicking off this week at its brand-new location in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.

May 28, 2014 6:15 AM Read more >

City Council Sets June 12 Hearing Date for Cornegy's Audible Alarms Bill

City Councilmember Robert Cornegy with school advocates on the steps of City Hall in support of Cornegy's Audible Alarms Bill City Councilmember Robert Cornegy with school advocates on the steps of City Hall in support of Cornegy's Audible Alarms Bil

May 28, 2014 3:16 AM Read more >

State Assembly Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana New York's Democratic-led Assembly on Tuesday passed the Compassionate Care Act, the measure that would legalize medical marijuana in New York.

May 28, 2014 2:30 AM Read more >

Riva's on a Mission to 'Bring Haitian Culture into the Light'

Riva Nyri Precil wearing jewelry from her line, "Love, Nyri" "There's a big controversy about embracing the Vodou culture," said 25-year-old Riva Nyri Précil, a singer, dancer, artist and Crown Heights resident.

May 27, 2014 2:05 PM Read more >

Free 'Health Bucks' Available to Help Low-Income Residents Eat Organic

Attention all community and Faith Organizations, elected officials, hospitals, foundations and institutions of Central Brooklyn that are concerned about public health: There's a way you can help your clients improve their health in the most tangible

May 27, 2014 12:22 PM Read more >

Brook-Lens: Dance Africa 2014

DanceAfrica 2014 at Brooklyn Academy of Music If you didn't make it out to this year's DanceAfrica performance or the outdoor bazaar at the Brooklyn Academy of Music ... Well, then you missed four beautiful days of bliss.

May 27, 2014 7:52 AM Read more >