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Gravesend Street Corner Renamed for Beloved Community Pillar Lou Jerome

Gravesend Street Corner Renamed for Beloved Community Pillar Lou Jerome

Lou Jerome, a beloved small business owner who died earlier this year, was known for his exceptional generosity and big dreams.
Brand New Urgent Care Center Opens in Downtown Brooklyn Ahead of Flu Season

Brand New Urgent Care Center Opens in Downtown Brooklyn Ahead of Flu Season

The new urgent care center, which is located on Flatbush Ave., will offer a vast variety of walk-in healthcare services for the urgent needs of Brooklyn residents.
Beloved Park Slope Grocer, Hiller and Moon, Closes its Doors After 20 Years

Beloved Park Slope Grocer, Hiller and Moon, Closes its Doors After 20 Years

"We had hoped to continue, but now realize it's too big a task," reads a message on the shop's Instagram page.
Veterans Day in Brooklyn: A Tribute to All American Veterans

Veterans Day in Brooklyn: A Tribute to All American Veterans

Veterans Day gives thanks to people who served their country during war or peacetime.
Brooklyn Votes For Proposition 1's 'Green' Funds

Brooklyn Votes For Proposition 1's 'Green' Funds

This week, New York voters approved Proposition 1 — the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 202k2.
Bed-Stuy Man Navigates Gender Identity With Mom's Support in New Gender Docuseries

Bed-Stuy Man Navigates Gender Identity With Mom's Support in New Gender Docuseries

In a new docu-series from Black Public Media, Bed-Stuy's Brit Fryer shares the story of navigating his gender with the support of his mom.

Go Fish: State Waives Fishing License Fees for Veterans Day, Nov. 11

Brooklyn residents are being encouraged to cast a line at one of the area's local fishing holes this Veterans Day.
Nearly 100 Runners Participated in Marathon on Behalf of BK-Based Nonprofit; Raised Funds to Feed 1.4M

Nearly 100 Runners Participated in Marathon on Behalf of BK-Based Nonprofit; Raised Funds to Feed 1.4M

The 100 participants that ran for City Harvest was the largest group of runners the organization has ever fielded for the annual marathon.
Bed-Stuy Receives New Citi Bike Stations, Filling Gaps East of Lewis Avenue

Bed-Stuy Receives New Citi Bike Stations, Filling Gaps East of Lewis Avenue

The goal is to “increase access to bike share in more low-income communities and communities of color," according to a DOT spokesperson.
Halloween Statewide Traffic Enforcement Arrests 189 Intoxicated Drivers, Including 6 in NYC

Halloween Statewide Traffic Enforcement Arrests 189 Intoxicated Drivers, Including 6 in NYC

State police also responded to 1,006 accidents and issued more than 11,601 tickets over Halloween weekend.