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Court Blocks Soda Ban; Will de Blasio, a Soda Ban Fan, Still Push Through?

Court Blocks Soda Ban; Will de Blasio, a Soda Ban Fan, Still Push Through?

The state's highest court on Thursday blocked New York City's controversial limits on sales of large sugary drinks. Last year, during his campaign, Mayor Bill de Blasio supported the ban, originally imposed by his predecessor Michael Bloomberg.

City Council's New Spending Plan Finalized

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announce budget agreement.
NYPD Launches Study to See if Recent Increase in Crime Correlates with Decrease in Number of Stop and Frisks

NYPD Launches Study to See if Recent Increase in Crime Correlates with Decrease in Number of Stop and Frisks

The New York Police Department is pouring over data to see if the recent uptick in shootings and other crime has any correlation with the decrease in the number of stop, question and frisks, reported The Wall Street Journal .

Crown Heights Farmer's Market Opens!

The Crown Heights Farmers Market officially opened today Thursday, June 26 for its fourth year! Come get your fresh produce-- fresh-picked kale, carrots, beets, spring onions, lettuce, potatoes, fruit and more-- at Hamilton Metz Park located at Alban

At Restoration, 'The Man from Essence' Tells All

Monique Greenwood (l) served as moderator at a book signing for Essence Co-founder Ed Lewis and his new book, "Man Behind Essence" A lively energy filled the Skylight Gallery of Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza on Wednesday evening.

Muslims in Bed-Stuy Prepare for Ramadan

Muslims in Bay Ridge prayer during Ramadan Photo: MSNBC.

AFROPUNK Announces 2014 Lineup! D'Angelo, Fishbone, Meshell Ndegeocello, The Internet, Alice Smith & More!

(l to r) Meshell Ndegeocello, D'Angelo, The Internet, Alice Smith Okay Central Brooklynites, listen carefully, and follow these exact instructions: 1. Pull out your smartphone. 2. Pull up you calendar. 3. Go to August 23 and August 24 of this year.
De Blasio and Silver Announce New Steps to Help Families of Students with Special Needs

De Blasio and Silver Announce New Steps to Help Families of Students with Special Needs

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver on Tuesday announced a package of administrative changes that will streamline the e ducation enrollment process for parents of children with special needs .

Borough Hall Goes Red-White-and-Blue for Team USA During FIFA

Photo: Stefan Ringel/Brooklyn BP's Office Brooklyn Borough Hall will be lit in red, white and blue tonight to cheer on to Team USA's upcoming FIFA World Cup match against Germany, which will take place tomorrow in Recife, Brazil.
Fort Greene: This Week in the Cheapest Rentals

Fort Greene: This Week in the Cheapest Rentals

This cozy two-bedroom is located on the fourth floor of a well kept walk up building at 40 Cumberland Street , between Flushing Ave & Park Ave.