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Fort Greene Resident Goes the Extra Mile for Trilok

Fort Greene Resident Goes the Extra Mile for Trilok

Hillary Neal Talk about going the extra mile for something you believe in...
The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead

Alternate Side of the Street Parking will be suspended this week on Wednesday June 4 and Thursday, June 5, in recognition of Shavuot. Expect high 70s and low 80s all week, with rain and some thunderstorms expected Tuesday through Thursday.
SummerStage at Von King Park Presents: Special Ed, Algebra Blessett, Frankie Knuckles Tribute and More!

SummerStage at Von King Park Presents: Special Ed, Algebra Blessett, Frankie Knuckles Tribute and More!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 SummerStage Presents: Salute to Hip Hop with DJ Bent Roc / Chubb Rock / Dana Dane / and Special Ed in association with WBLS 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

Mayor Forms Task Force to Address Growing Number of Inmates with Mental Illness

Inmates with mental illness New York City's correctional facilities are becoming overwhelmed with mentally ill inmates, so Mayor Bill de Blasio has formed a new task force to address the problem, the Times writes.

Police Looking for Gunman Who Shot, Injured Four People Saturday Night in Crown Heights

Police are looking for the gunman responsible for shooting and injuring four people Saturday night in Crown Heights.
Am I Cultural Hybrid?

Am I Cultural Hybrid?

This past week, I had three friends from The Netherlands visiting me. Charlotte, Ilona, and Naomi. It was such a treat for me and it felt great to hang out with people from my home country in the flesh.

Weekend Traffic Alert: Bridge and Street Closures

The Brooklyn Bridge will be fully closed Manhattan-bound from 12:01am Saturday to 6:00am Monday . Motorists will be detoured to the nearby Manhattan Bridge or may choose other crossings.
This Weekend: It's Classy to be Trashy!

This Weekend: It's Classy to be Trashy!

Calling all hoarders, dumpster-divers and recycling fiends: Finally, it's classy to be trashy! On Saturday, May 31, models will strut their stuff in at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, donning clothes made out of worn, used and recycled items.

Bike Power in Bed-Stuy!

City Councilmember Robert E.
Crown Heights: This Week in Cheap Rentals

Crown Heights: This Week in Cheap Rentals

Extra large one-bedroom apartment available in a quiet location at 35 Linden Boulevard.