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Meet the Singing Reverend Who Dropped Out of Seminary to Take His Gospel to Brooklyn's Bars

Meet the Singing Reverend Who Dropped Out of Seminary to Take His Gospel to Brooklyn's Bars

Reverend Vince Anderson moved to New York City to become a Christian minister. After a semester, he dropped out, and took his spiritual leadership to the city's bars and venues, including 12 years at Brooklyn's Union Pool.
'It's an Empowering Experience:' Bushwick Bra Fitter Paving the Way for Inclusive Lingerie

'It's an Empowering Experience:' Bushwick Bra Fitter Paving the Way for Inclusive Lingerie

The Rack Shack's bra selection ranges from 28 A-cups to 46 O-cups and specializes in brands that create the largest range in sizes and skin tones, as well as fun colors like magenta and turquoise.
One Brooklyn Health Is Awarded Grant to Fund EQITI, Improving Care For Central Brooklyn Residents

One Brooklyn Health Is Awarded Grant to Fund EQITI, Improving Care For Central Brooklyn Residents

EQITI is setting out to make in-patient care more equitable across the city, where standards of living vary drastically
Vacant Building on Malcom X Boulevard to be Renovated with Landmarks Approval

Vacant Building on Malcom X Boulevard to be Renovated with Landmarks Approval

The vacant three-story building at 274 Malcolm X Boulevard in Bed Stuy, which was left crumbling following a fire around five years ago, will become a four-story apartment building, if approved, reports The Brownstoner .

Crown Heights Street Renamed after Eudes Pierre

"Eudes Pierre Way" now names the stretch of Eastern Parkway and Utica Avenue where Eudes Pierre once lived.
Proposal for Asian-American Council District Sparks Controversy

Proposal for Asian-American Council District Sparks Controversy

After Brooklyn districts are redrawn to reflect population changes, many are concerned with the new boundaries.
Where Darts Meets Shuffleboard: NYC's First Pétanque Bar is in Brooklyn

Where Darts Meets Shuffleboard: NYC's First Pétanque Bar is in Brooklyn

On Sunday, Carreau Club in Industry City hosted a Péntaque tournament commemorating Bastille Day with the traditionally French sport and a pastis bar
The MTA Planning to Add Platform Barriers to Three Subway Stations

The MTA Planning to Add Platform Barriers to Three Subway Stations

After years of backlash, the country’s largest transit agency is finally searching for companies to install doors at its busiest stations.
These Residents are Tackling 'Food Apartheid' in Bed-Stuy

These Residents are Tackling 'Food Apartheid' in Bed-Stuy

The Central Brooklyn Food Cooperative is preparing to open a member-operated grocery store to sell fresh and affordable food to local residents.
Attorney General to investigate police shooting of Malik Williams during foot chase

Attorney General to investigate police shooting of Malik Williams during foot chase

The Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation is investigating the July 9 death of Malik Williams, who was shot by a New York City Police Department officer after fleeing a traffic stop.