News

July 4th is a time to celebrate the nation's independence and though it's a very dubious celebration for any person that was scathed, beaten or abused in America's history, the holiday is a day that I personally associate with the kidnapping of NYC.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio New York City will allocate another $23 million for arts education in the upcoming school year to hire 120 new teachers and help rehabilitate dilapidated arts facilities in dozens of schools, reports the Associated Press.

"I may get in trouble for saying this, but I tend to tease Spike about the fact that he's the one that caused for a lot of the gentrification here in Brooklyn, because he put Brooklyn on the map in a big way, and showed everyone how great and hip and

Barclays, of course!! July and August Barclays Center Events Walking with Dinosaurs — The Arena Spectacular Dates: July 16-20, 2014 Times: July 16 & 17: 7 p.m.; July 18: 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; July 19: 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The 35th Macy's Firework has been brought back to the East River for the first time since 2009. Start time is 9:00pm. Fireworks will be launched from the Brooklyn Bridge and on barges below.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Sanitation Department warned against a proposal to loosen alternate-side parking rules, wrote The New York Daily News.

Jumaane Williams Photo:media.wnyc.org After a bloody weekend in New York City where more than 20 people were shot, City Councilman Jumaane Williams on Monday announced the launch the National Network to Combat Gun Violence, reported The Daily News .

New York City recorded a gain in its non-Hispanic white population for the third consecutive year, with the biggest gain made in Brooklyn, according to new Census Bureau estimates.

Shaggy Photo: Wikimedia.com Brooklyn Borough President on Monday Eric L. Adams announced the "Summer Music Series at Borough Hall Plaza," featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Shaggy.

Police are looking for the gunman responsible for shooting a 23-year-old man in Crown Heights early Sunday.