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A Walk of Art in Your Very Own Backyard

Whether it's a phrase ("Ain't nobody got time for dat"), a dance craze (twerking) or a fashion style (high top fades), there's never a shortage of fads to follow, trends to choose, waves to ride.

Rosie Perez to Discuss Her 'Unpredictable Life' at Restoration Plaza

Oscar-nominated actress and Emmy-nominated choreographer Rosie Perez will be back in her home borough of Brooklyn on Friday, May 9, at Restoration Plaza to discuss her new book, Handbook for an Unpredictable Life: How I survived Sister Renata and My
Innocent Bystander Shot in the Stomach on Chauncey St

Innocent Bystander Shot in the Stomach on Chauncey St

An innocent bystander was shot in the stomach Friday night near his residence on Chauncey Street in Bed-Stuy.

Friday Night Shooting on Utica Ave

The 77th Precinct is asking for the public's help in identifying a shooter who injured a man Friday night in Crown Heights.
Ruchama King Feuerman and Beth Bosworth at Greenlight Bookstore

Ruchama King Feuerman and Beth Bosworth at Greenlight Bookstore

Tonight, April 28, at 7:30pm, Greenlight Bookstore presents a reading and conversation with Ruchama King Feuerman and Beth Bosworth .
The Week Ahead: April 28 - May 2

The Week Ahead: April 28 - May 2

1 . Alternate side parking regulations and all meters are in effect all week. 2. Looks like April will end and May will begin with rain. Three days of rain this week.

Fort Greene's Own Carol's Daughter Files Chapter 11

Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter Carol's Daughter body and skin care products has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, reported The Wall Street Journal .

Brooklyn Museum to Present Fireworks Performance by Artist Judy Chicago

Judy Chicago's upcoming pyrotechnic performance A Butterfly for Brooklyn is a continuation of a series of performances early on in her career. Photo Courtesy: Broolklynmuseum.

Weekend Traffic Alert: Bridge and Street Closures, April 26-27

Manhattan Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge will be closed Manhattan-bound from midnight Friday to 7:00am Saturday and from midnight Saturday to 9:00am Sunday . Motorists will be detoured to the Manhattan Bridge or may choose other crossings.

Brook-Lens: Teaching the Babies

Check out these photos of workers at the Tabernacle Daycare Center on 34 Koscisuszko Street doubling as "gardeners.