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NY Governor Advances Building, Public Safety Measures in Annual Address

NY Governor Advances Building, Public Safety Measures in Annual Address

Facing an election later this year, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a slate of proposals for all types of New Yorkers during her State-of-the-State address.
Fugees Collaborator And Brooklyn Musician John Forté Dies at 50

Fugees Collaborator And Brooklyn Musician John Forté Dies at 50

The recording artist and producer, best known for his work with the Fugees and as a member of the collective Refugee Camp All-Stars, was found dead Monday afternoon at his home in Chilmark, Mass., police confirmed to the New York Daily News. 
Honor Dr. King's Legacy at The Brooklyn Children's Museum

Honor Dr. King's Legacy at The Brooklyn Children's Museum

The Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. festival on Jan. 18 and 19 will engage children in the power of peaceful protest, imagination and service, in the spirit of the late Civil Rights Movement leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Uber Eats And DoorDash Shortchanged Delivery Workers by Over $550M, Mamdani Administration Says

Uber Eats And DoorDash Shortchanged Delivery Workers by Over $550M, Mamdani Administration Says

Tipping decreased significantly after Uber Eats and DoorDash changed their app platform so that customers tip their delivery drivers after checkout, according to a report from the city Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Shooting And Brawl Outside Bushwick NYCHA Building Leads to 3 Arrests

Shooting And Brawl Outside Bushwick NYCHA Building Leads to 3 Arrests

The incident happened just before 8:00am in front of a building on Bushwick Avenue, near a playground at the complex.
Woman Accused of Hate Crime Threats, Assault in Bed-Stuy

Woman Accused of Hate Crime Threats, Assault in Bed-Stuy

Summers is facing charges for aggravated harassment/hate crime, assault and acting in a manner injurious to a child.
Brooklyn's Court Street Bike Lanes Survive Court Challenge

Brooklyn's Court Street Bike Lanes Survive Court Challenge

A judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Court Street Merchants Association that wanted the city to make the bike lanes on Court Street unprotected.
Brooklyn's Weeksville Heritage Center Appoints Inaugural Curator-in-Residence

Brooklyn's Weeksville Heritage Center Appoints Inaugural Curator-in-Residence

Acclaimed writer and scholar Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts was named the inaugural Curator-in-Residence. Her new exhibition "homework," and public programing will be on view beginning Feb. 12 through March 20.
Brooklyn's Top 5 Black-Owned Brunch Spots

Brooklyn's Top 5 Black-Owned Brunch Spots

Brunch is a religion in Brooklyn. Here are the Black-owned brunch spots that do it best.