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Brook-Lens: Spike Lee Joins Brand Jordan Developers at Polytechnic H.S. for Discussion on 'Success'

Brook-Lens: Spike Lee Joins Brand Jordan Developers at Polytechnic H.S. for Discussion on 'Success'

On Wednesday April 16, the nationally acclaimed What It Takes (WIT) series convened at City Polytechnic High School in Brooklyn, NY; Spike Lee served as moderator on a panel featuring Larry Miller, President, Howard "H" White SVP and Dale Allen Sport

Americans are not Funny

Americans are so not funny -- one of the first impressions I had when I first came here some eight years ago. I have had to adjust my biased opinion over the years and take a more subtle view on humor in America versus Europe.
Clinton Hill: This Week in Cheap Rentals

Clinton Hill: This Week in Cheap Rentals

One bedroom in a two-bedroom apartment is available at 189 Clifton Place between Bedford and Franklin. Unit includes a private bedroom, washer/dryer in the building, outdoor space. All utilities included. $950/mo.

City Shuts Down Muslim Secret Surveillance Program

The New York City Police Department shut down its unit that spied on Muslims, a critical step toward easing tension between police and the community said Mayor Bill de Blasio, wrote The New York Times .

Tracy Chambers Goes to Paris

Helen Williams Nurse, owner of Tracy Chambers Vintage in Bed-Stuy Helen Williams Nurse is on a mission to give every lady in Brooklyn the shopping experience of their life! Helen is the owner of Tracy Chambers Vintage , located at 216 Jefferson Avenu

Real Talk: Bklyn's Second-Priciest Office Building Transaction, Just Now, in Fort Greene

470 Vanderbilt Avenue The second-priciest office building transaction in Brooklyn's history closed last month right here in Fort Greene. The $194.

71st Pct Alert: Recent Rash of Auto Thefts and Rubbish Fires in Crown Heights

The 71 Precinct has issued the following alerts to residents of Crown Heights and the surrounding area regarding a recent increase in three types of crimes: Auto Thefts: The 71st Pct has seen an increase of auto theft due to people leaving their vehi

Study Shows, NYC Living is Taxing!

A New York City Independent Budget Office analysis shows that the top 1 percent of the city's taxpayers pay nearly 50 percent of the city's taxes. The IBO found that people who are earning $598,000 or more per year—pay $3.
Face Time: Dennis Cheng

Face Time: Dennis Cheng

Dr. Dennis Cheng is the owner and lead optomotrist of DC Optics , located at 390 Myrtle Avenue. When Dr. Cheng decided to open his clinic three years ago in Fort Greene, some of his closest confidents, including his wife, questioned why.

Woman Hit by Car on Bedford and Lafayette Suffers Minor Injuries

EMS and FDNY treat woman hit by a car at Bedford and Lafayette avenues A woman suffered minor injuries Sunday night when a car sideswiped her as she was crossing Bedford Ave at the intersection of Lafayette Ave, according to emergency personnel on th