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The Week Ahead: June 16 - 20

The Week Ahead: June 16 - 20

Alternate Side Parking regulations, including metered parking are in effect the entire week this week. Temperatures are predicted to remain in the low- to mid-80s all week this week with a 40 percent chance of rain showers on Wednesday.

Chionesu Bakari: From Boys to Men

Horace Moore, founder of Chionesu Bakari, and a young participant at the annual Rites of Passage and Awards Gala On this day, Father's Day, tens of thousands of young black boys in Central Brooklyn have no idea what it truly means to have a father in
FDNY Investigating Garage Fire on Kosciuszko

FDNY Investigating Garage Fire on Kosciuszko

Fire officials are investigating the cause of a Saturday afternoon fire in a parking garage on Kosciuszko Street.

Crown Heights Jewish Community Sends 'Thoughts and Prayers' for Missing Teens in Israel

Israeli soldiers are searching the West Bank for three teenagers, one of them a U.S. citizen, reported missing on Friday from nearby settlements, reported the Associated Press.
LGBT Pride in Brooklyn 'Coming of Age'

LGBT Pride in Brooklyn 'Coming of Age'

The 18th Annual Brooklyn Pride Fest will culminate this Saturday, June 14, with an all-day festival in Park Slope, followed by the Twilight Pride Parade where tens of thousands are expected.
Excuse Me Summer, but Don't Be A Bummer

Excuse Me Summer, but Don't Be A Bummer

Summer's Here: Welcome Back Hotter I've written about spring and how it needs to really step its game up and out of the shadow of summer, because you know, it's like the Kelly Rowland of seasons and summer is Beyonce.

Local Leaders and Elected Officials Celebrate a 'Day for Daddy'

Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at the Citywide Fatherhood Initiative BBQ at Gracie Mansion on Thursday, June 12 Photo: Ed Reed for the Office of Mayor Bill de Blasio Sunday, June 15, is Father's Day.

DIVAS for Social Justice offers STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) Camp for the second year!

DIVAS is offering a six-week affordable tech camp.

'Fresh Start' Home Expo Coming to Bed-Stuy This Saturday!

On Saturday, June 14, join Bridge Street Development Corporation for the 5 th annual Fresh Start Home Resource Expo for homeowners and renters. The event will take place at Restoration Plaza, located at 1368 Fulton Street, from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
The Secret of Smoking

The Secret of Smoking

Yes, I am addicted to smoking. I'm talking about cigarettes, not the other kind. It's an awful affliction and so hard to get rid of! I've tried a couple of things: gradually decreasing my cigarette intake - didn't work.