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A Better Haiti: Empowering Children Through Art Fundraiser

A Better Haiti: Empowering Children Through Art Fundraiser

A Better Haiti: Empowering Children Through Art Fundraiser was held on Sunday, December 8, at Vodou Bar, located at 95 Halsey Street in Bed-Stuy.

Update: Construction Along Nostrand Avenue

Work continues on Nostrand Avenue Project Work Continues on the Nostrand Avenue Project, running from Flushing Avenue to Atlantic Avenue.
Police Nab One of Two Twerking Thieves in Clinton Hill

Police Nab One of Two Twerking Thieves in Clinton Hill

They have been described as the Bonnie and Clyde of twerkers. But now "Bonnie" may soon be behind bars while "Clyde" remains at large.
Mike Tyson and a Tree Lighting at Restoration

Mike Tyson and a Tree Lighting at Restoration

If you're not up on Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation , the country's first and oldest community development organization, and the resources, culture and events it has to offer Central Brooklyn, then you're missing out on one of the most val

Man Found Dead on Subway Bound for Crown Heights

Man Found Dead on 4 Train A dead man was found Friday morning on a subway bound for Crown Heights, delaying service on the line for 45 minutes, according to News.com .

Weathering the Holiday Blues

Weathering the Holiday Blues "Children laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile…" chimes one of our holiday tunes.
“Zwarte Piet” – A Traditional Pitfall

“Zwarte Piet” – A Traditional Pitfall

Wedged in a small corner of Europe, between Belgium and Germany, a small country with less than 17 million inhabitants is dealing with breaking a steadfast tradition.
Forwarding the Food and Justice Movement in Brooklyn

Forwarding the Food and Justice Movement in Brooklyn

From Cuba with Love : I have the great privilege of writing this first post on food justice in the great, revolutionary Island Nation of Cuba.
Twelve-Year Itch by Dinna Alexanyan, MFT

Twelve-Year Itch by Dinna Alexanyan, MFT

Ask Miss Dinna Dear Miss Dinna, I am a 42 year old woman who has been married to my 54 year old husband for 12 years and we have 2 elementary school age children. Recently, we fell into a financial crisis and were forced to move in with my parents.

Ask RoxxyWrites: Cover Letter 101

Having a cover letter accompany your resume is very important Dear Roxxy, I've heard a lot of conflicting advice about how to write a cover letter. I've even heard that I don't need to write one at all.