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State to Begin Data Collection of LGBT NY'ers

The health department announced on Wednesday it is launching a campaign to collect data on residents' sexual orientation as part of a comprehensive effort to improve health and human services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender New Yorkers, Ca

Jul 25, 2014 6:53 AM Read more >

In Unanimous Vote, Cornegy's Audible Alarms Bill Becomes 'Avonte's Law'

After a unanimous vote by the City Council today, the Audible Alarms Bill has become Avonte's Law. The city council passed the bill (Intro.

Jul 24, 2014 6:47 PM Read more >

State Senate Candidate Sean Henry Calls for More Accessible Subway Stations in East Brooklyn

State Senate candidate Sean K. Henry will host a rally with community activists and seniors on Friday calling on the MTA to make more subway stations in East Brooklyn accessible to those with disabilities.

Jul 24, 2014 1:35 PM Read more >

Coming to Barclays Center: Fashion Rocks Featuring Jennifer Lopez, Rita Ora, Miranda Lambert and More!

On Tuesday, September 9, Fashion Rocks, a television special celebrating the powerful relationship between fashion and music, is coming to Brooklyn during New York Fashion Week! Emmy Award-winner Ryan Seacrest will host this year's show live from Bar

Jul 24, 2014 10:46 AM Read more >

Michael Bloomberg Gets 'Presidential Welcome' in Israel for his Undying Support

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, becomes the first ever recipient of Israel's Genesis Prize, established "to recognize exceptional human beings who, through their outstanding achievement, come to represent a fundamental value of the Jewi

Jul 24, 2014 7:38 AM Read more >

Jewish Charity Head, Rapfogel, Headed to Prison for Stealing from the Poor to Give to the Rich

William Rapfogel, the former head of the Metropolitan Jewish Council on Poverty, is going to prison for stealing $9 million from the charity he ran for 20 years, reported The Daily News.

Jul 24, 2014 7:17 AM Read more >

Real Talk: New Report Shows Brooklyn Leads the Five Boroughs in Investment Property Sales

Brooklyn Brooklyn is leading the city so far in the first half of the year in total investment property sales, with 884 sales-- a 38 percent increase over last year at this same time and nearly twice the number of investment property sales in the cit

Jul 24, 2014 6:31 AM Read more >

71st Pct Crime Blotter: Crime is up 35 Percent

Crime is up 35 percent for the week of July 7 — July 13, 2014, in the 71st Precinct, covering the southern end of Crown Heights.

Jul 24, 2014 6:12 AM Read more >

Bed-Stuy Man in Serious Condition After Tree Branch Breaks, Crushes Him

NYPD A Bed-Stuy man was rushed to the hospital and remains in serious condition after a massive tree branch snapped above Tuesday afternoon on MacDonough Street, according to 81st Pct. police.

Jul 23, 2014 1:26 PM Read more >

Clinton Hill: This Week in the Cheapest Rentals

Looking for an apartment share? Well, this well maintained, tastefully furnished apartment, located at 379 Washington Avenue is perfect! With approximately 1000 sq ft of shareable space you will have more than enough room to coexist with your new roo

Jul 23, 2014 11:36 AM Read more >