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The Seeds of Abraham Playing Now at the Billie Holiday Theatre

The Seeds of Abraham Playing Now at the Billie Holiday Theatre

Executive Director Marjorie Moon and Artistic Director Jackie Alexander present the world premier of "The Seeds of Abraham," opening today and running through June 29, 2014 at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Restoration Plaza, located at 1368 Fulton St
Fostering Youth Food Justice Leadership Through New FEEST Initiative

Fostering Youth Food Justice Leadership Through New FEEST Initiative

FEEST Dinner Quote from James Baldwin "We are the old people coming up. Meaning, our influence will influence the younger kids just like the older guys influenced us." — Youth participant at resident.connect.
Report: Unemployment Down in New York

Report: Unemployment Down in New York

New York's unemployment rate dropped to 6.7 percent (642,800 people) in April from 6.9 percent (662,900 people) in March, the lowest it has been since December 2008, reported Gannett Albany .
This Weekend: The 15th Annual SONYA Art Walk

This Weekend: The 15th Annual SONYA Art Walk

This weekend, Saturday May 17 - Sunday, May 18, South Of the Navy Yard Artists, (SONYA)-- a 501(c)3 non-profit organization of visual artists living, creating, and/or exhibiting in the neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Wallabout and Bedford
Brooklyn is in the Hot Seat: Food and Drink Tasting Around the Corner!

Brooklyn is in the Hot Seat: Food and Drink Tasting Around the Corner!

Anticipation is growing! Judgement of Brooklyn -- a consumer tasting event organized by Tap+Cork, in conjunction with Bed-Vyne Wine and Bed-Vyne Brew—is only two days away! On Saturday, May 17, from 7:00pm - 11:00pm at One Hanson Place (the old

Mayor Says Will Re-Pave 1,000 Miles of NYC Lanes and Repair 400,000 Potholes

Mayor Bill de Blasio said at the reopening of the Hamilton Avenue Asphalt Plant in Brooklyn on Wednesday that he will now go forward with repaving 1,000 lane miles of streets and repairing more than 400,000 potholes, the Daily News reports.
Wednesday Morning Fire Destroys Bed-Stuy's Bread-Love

Wednesday Morning Fire Destroys Bed-Stuy's Bread-Love

The kitchen area of Bread-Love, after the fire was extinguished. An early morning fire ripped through a Bed-Stuy eatery, Bread-Love, leaving the cafe's owners and neighbors totally stunned and confused about the fire's cause.
Subway Style

Subway Style

New York City's mass transit system is the great equalizer.

Saturday: Selebrasyon! NYC's First Official Citywide Celebration of Haitian Culture is Here!

Get ready for the opening ceremony of New York City's first, official citywide annual celebration of Haitian arts and culture! Selebrasyon! Sponsored by the Haiti Cultural Exchange, a non-profit organization established to develop, present and promot

Summer Prep Tip: Talk to Your Neighbors

I don't know how you feel about it, but this past winter seemed the longest ever. Those dreadful rainy and cold days never seemed to end. It made me feel so down. And together with a vitamin D deficiency, I was bordering on depression.