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Kuumba Means ‘Creativity’: Shyvon Paul

A nurse practitioner uses creativity to heal and rebuild and to be a part of something larger than herself

Dec 31, 2022 9:09 AM Read more >

Turn Your Christmas Trees into Nutrient Rich Compost at Mulchfest 2022

Say goodbye to your live Christmas trees at Mulchfest 2022 and drop your tree off at any of two-dozen sites in Brooklyn.

Dec 30, 2022 9:46 AM Read more >

Local Tenant Group, Tomato Season, Fights Against Challenges to Rent Stabilization

Brooklyn's tenants are taking to the streets to push back against the region’s landlords.

Dec 29, 2022 10:17 AM Read more >

Ujamaa Means ‘Cooperative Economics’: Ethel Bruce

The 90-year-old 'nana' of Ocean Hill, Ethel Bruce, provides free, essential items on her stoop.

Dec 29, 2022 9:53 AM Read more >

Ujima Means 'Collective Work and Responsibility': The Neighbors of the Dangler Mansion

Ujima honors a commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest.

Dec 28, 2022 12:17 PM Read more >

Gov Hochul: $95 in Additional Assistance for SNAP Households Available By Dec. 28

Gov. Hochul has announced $234 million in federal funding to provide all New Yorkers enrolled in SNAP with additional food benefits.

Dec 28, 2022 11:50 AM Read more >

E-Bikes Are Not Allowed in Prospect Park, But These Brooklyn Electeds Think They Should Be

E-bikes are currently being classified as a motor vehicle and are not allowed in the park.

Dec 28, 2022 11:39 AM Read more >

More Asylum Seekers Could be Coming to BK, and City Council is Welcoming Them with Policy Proposals to Improve Conditions

Following a two-day hearing, City Council has proposed a number of policy reforms.

Dec 27, 2022 11:39 AM Read more >

Celebrate Kwanzaa with The Brooklyn Children's Museum

The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is celebrating its 15th annual Kwanzaa celebration with five days of inclusive programming.

Dec 27, 2022 10:52 AM Read more >

Kujichagulia Means ‘Self-Determination’: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

‘To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.’

Dec 27, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >