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Brook-Lens: A Stomping Ground for Neighborhood Kids

Brook-Lens: A Stomping Ground for Neighborhood Kids

Remember the story of the three mothers from Crown Heights who decided to open their own children's play space? If not, you can read all about it here ! The Stomping Ground is a volunteer, parent run, membership-based play space that offers a safe en

My Neighbor, The Methadone Clinic: Part II

START Patients during group therapy "We have the same bag," said Belinda White, pointing to her bag, a grey cloth version of my Michael Kors laptop carrier. White is in her 60s.

Blogger's Corner: Affirming Our Girls with Love

For the past six years I have worked in the after-school setting in the communities of Bushwick, East NY, Crown Heights and Bedford Stuyvesant. I have worked in the capacities as a teaching artist, youth worker and site director.

Study Shows, Only 5 of 61 New Buildings in Brooklyn Had Affordable Housing

EBC leaders have partnered with Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) and Common Ground to build or rehabilitate rental units in Bushwick, Bedford Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Ocean Hill and East New York. Photo: ebc-iaf.

Mayor de Blasio: Apply Now for Universal Pre-K

Mayor Bill de Blasio visits Pre-K class at P.S. 239 - Police Officer Ramon Suarez School in Queens on Wednesday, April 2, 2014.

Forum Shows How Residents Can Become Equity Players in Their Community

Kenneth Mbonu, head of economic development at Bridge Street Development Corporation The following is a re-publish of an article that originally ran on February 11, 2014 On Thursday, April 3, from 7:00pm — 8:30pm at Fashion Rock Hall , located
NYPD to Hold Annual Career Fair in Brooklyn

NYPD to Hold Annual Career Fair in Brooklyn

Mark your calendars: The New York City Police Department will hold a career fair on Saturday May, from 11:00am — 4:00pm at Lafayette High School in Gravesend/Bensonhurst.

The Interview is Over. Now What?: Acing the Post Interview Follow Up

How to get through the post interview wait So you made it through the big interview. Now what? Don't just sit there; logout of Facebook and finish strong.

Real Talk: 'Back-to-the-Future" Building Has Some Scratching Their Heads

The lot, pre-development, at 785 Dekalb between Tompkins and Throop in Bed-Stuy Bed-Stuy residents have seen an explosion of new "luxury" buildings going up all around the neighborhood over the past 5-7 years...

NO MORE NO FEE: A Small Guide to Working with a Broker

My experiences with trying to guide and educate my clients in finding a new apartment in NYC/Brooklyn has inspired me to share a few things that must be understood before undergoing an NYC apartment search and working with a broker.