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A Makeover and Restoration for a Veteran and His Family

With the help of Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, Peter Payne received a makeover by Saxon/Hart Since 1967, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation has established itself as an anchor in the neighborhood, providing a plethora of communi

Mar 11, 2014 9:13 AM Read more >

Stringer Says Income Tax to Fund Universal Pre-K Unpopular Amongst Pols

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer said lawmakers do not appear to favor an income-tax increase to fund the mayor's universal pre-K. But he urged former colleagues to find funding somewhere, Capital New York writes.

Mar 11, 2014 6:00 AM Read more >

Man Shot in the Head on Pulaski Street Following Argument

NYPD A 37-year-old man is in critical condition, after he was shot in the head following an argument on Sunday afternoon in front of 27 Pulaski Street between Nostrand and Marcy in Bed-Stuy, reported police.

Mar 10, 2014 3:41 PM Read more >

Brook-Lens: NPF Fiddlefest Rehearsal

Since 1995, the Noel Pointer Foundation has provided over 25,000 at-risk, NYC inner-city school children with professional music instruction, once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunities, and school placement assistance.

Mar 10, 2014 8:53 AM Read more >

Mayor Caught in Charter School Crossfire, with Threats of Law Suits from Both Sides

(l to r) Public Advocate Letitia James, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Eva Moskowitz, CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools Mayor Bill de Blasio now is getting it from both sides.

Mar 10, 2014 8:29 AM Read more >

The Week Ahead! Community Board Meetings, Sonia Sanchez and a Women's History Month Celebration

1. Alternate Side Parking regulations will be in full effect for the week. 2. Temperatures will be moderate through most of the week until Thursday, when snow is expected. The good news is, we'll warm up again the next day. 3.

Mar 10, 2014 6:00 AM Read more >

Brook-Lens: Art, Hip Hop and Karaoke at BRIC Media Arts

Hip Hop, Art and Karaoke at BRIC Media Arts On Saturday, March 8, BRIC Media Arts hosted a Hip Hop House Party with Ralph McDaniel and Special Guests.

Mar 9, 2014 9:59 AM Read more >

You Put A Spell on Me by Dinna Alexanyan, MFT

Ask Miss Dinna Dear Miss Dinna — I'm going to just launch right into it and try to make this short. I am a 36-year-old woman who has two teen-age children. I am independent and do well for myself.

Mar 8, 2014 9:46 PM Read more >

Boyland Conviction Casts Dark Shadow Over Special Elections

William Boyland Jr. convicted on 21 counts of bribery, mail fraud and extortion Photo: veooz.com He represented one of the poorest districts in the city, and now he will go down in history as a do-nothing crook. On Thursday, William Boyland Jr.

Mar 8, 2014 9:36 PM Read more >

Weekend Traffic Advisory: Bridge and Street Closures, March 8-9

Brooklyn Bridge One of four lanes of the Williamsburg Bridge eastbound to Brooklyn will be closed on Saturday from 6 am to 2 pm to facilitate NYCDOT bridge maintenance.

Mar 8, 2014 6:00 AM Read more >