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81st Pct Police Report Recent Lamp Thefts

81st Pct Police Report Recent Lamp Thefts

Missing lamp fixture in front of brownstone on Willoughby Avenue between Nostrand and Marcy Midnight thieves have been stealing gas light lamp fixtures from poles in front of brownstones throughout Bed-Stuy, reported 81st Precinct Police on Sunday.
The Week Ahead: May 19 - 23

The Week Ahead: May 19 - 23

1. Alternate side parking regulations are in effect the entire week. 2. Temperatures will be in the high 60s and low 70s all week, with rain predicted to begin on Wednesday and continuing with a few scattered thunderstorms through Friday. 3.

Shooting on Park Place; Police Search for Gunman

Police are looking for the gunman who shot a 34-year-old man in the leg early Sunday morning in Crown Heights.

BAM Names Abdel Salaam New Incoming Artistic Director for DanceAfrica

Abdel Salaam Photo: wcalvinanderson.wordpress.com The Brooklyn Academy of Music announced in a statement on Sunday that Abdel R. Salaam will be the new incoming artistic director for DanceAfrica, replacing elder Dr. Charles "Chuck" Davis.
Brook-Lens: Judgement of Brooklyn

Brook-Lens: Judgement of Brooklyn

On Saturday, May 17, more than 1,000 residents and wine and beer connoisseurs across Brooklyn came out to participate in "Judgement of Brooklyn," a consumer tasting event organized by Tap+Cork, producer of the Brooklyn Beer & Wine Festival, in co
Upcoming 'First Food Festival' to Showcase the Benefits of Breastfeeding

Upcoming 'First Food Festival' to Showcase the Benefits of Breastfeeding

Brooklyn's first annual First Food Festival will be held on Tuesday, May 20, from 11:00am - 3:00pm, at the office of City Councilmember Robert E. Cornegy .

Weekend Traffic Advisory: Brooklyn Street Closures and Delays, May 17 - 18

(l to r) Lag B'Omer and The Brooklyn Half Marathon There will be two events in Crown Heights area on May 17 and May 18, 2014. Please read the following advisories.

EmblemHealth Honors Local Non-Profits for Their 'Commitment to Care'

On Thursday, May 1, at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, EmblemHealth honored six local nonprofit organizations serving residents of Brooklyn at the "Commitment to Care Lecture & Award Series.
The Seeds of Abraham Playing Now at the Billie Holiday Theatre

The Seeds of Abraham Playing Now at the Billie Holiday Theatre

Executive Director Marjorie Moon and Artistic Director Jackie Alexander present the world premier of "The Seeds of Abraham," opening today and running through June 29, 2014 at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Restoration Plaza, located at 1368 Fulton St
Fostering Youth Food Justice Leadership Through New FEEST Initiative

Fostering Youth Food Justice Leadership Through New FEEST Initiative

FEEST Dinner Quote from James Baldwin "We are the old people coming up. Meaning, our influence will influence the younger kids just like the older guys influenced us." — Youth participant at resident.connect.