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Flatbush's Caribbean Hub Gets a Refresh, with Grand Opening of Caton Flats

Flatbush's Caribbean Hub Gets a Refresh, with Grand Opening of Caton Flats

The project includes 100 percent affordable housing, a business accelerator for local entrepreneurs and a revitalized Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace
From 'Starving Artist,' to Starring on T.V., This Actor Now Helps BK Kids Express, Build Confidence Through the Arts

From 'Starving Artist,' to Starring on T.V., This Actor Now Helps BK Kids Express, Build Confidence Through the Arts

Actor Dayo Olatokun first had a vision that he needed to teach when he was working as a "struggling artist" in LA, and sleeping in his car. Now he has a successful extracurricular arts program for NYC schools.
ALBERT KING COMES TO RED HOOK’S MICCIO CENTER

ALBERT KING COMES TO RED HOOK’S MICCIO CENTER

The Brooklyn Nets held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Red Hook’s Miccio Community Center on May 4th to celebrate renovations, including new gym equipment they donated, after the center’s fitness room was damaged by Hurricane Ida in 2021.
Thursday: Crown Heights Street Closures for Lag Baomer March

Thursday: Crown Heights Street Closures for Lag Baomer March

Crown Heights schools are gearing up for the Lag Baomer march to the Tzivos Hashem rally on Thursday. There will be street many street closures to accommodate the thousands of children marching.
Trinity Baptist Church in Brooklyn celebrates 96 years in ministry

Trinity Baptist Church in Brooklyn celebrates 96 years in ministry

The 96th anniversary service at Trinity Baptist Church in Crown Heights was one for the ages and full of prayer, song and musical performances packed with passion and love. Built back in 1926, Rev.
9-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in NYC Home After Restaurant Below Calls Cops About Odor

9-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in NYC Home After Restaurant Below Calls Cops About Odor

A disturbing case in Brooklyn has police investigating the death of a 9-year-old girl found in her home with trauma to her body, authorities said.

The Block is Hot! Tompkins Ave Open Streets Returns for the Baddest Summer Block Party in Brooklyn!

Tompkins Avenue Open Streets will kick off in Bed-Stuy on May 15, at 12:00pm, with local leaders and special musical guests
Step Inside Artist Kimberly M. Becoat’s ‘Hood Utopia;’ a Life in Public Housing, Reimagined

Step Inside Artist Kimberly M. Becoat’s ‘Hood Utopia;’ a Life in Public Housing, Reimagined

Mixed media artist Kimberly M. Becoat imagines a revitalized Public Housing in her new exhibition "Urbania," showing now at the Museum of Contemporary African Diaspora Arts.
Rats, Litter, Parking and Crime are Big Problems, Said Residents at Weeksville Town Hall Meeting

Rats, Litter, Parking and Crime are Big Problems, Said Residents at Weeksville Town Hall Meeting

The town hall, hosted at the Weeksville Heritage Center, had representatives from 7 different city departments available to address concerns
Flatbush residents clean up their documents and the neighborhood at free shredding event

Flatbush residents clean up their documents and the neighborhood at free shredding event

David Rodriguez of Legal Shred helps a resident shred their documents during a shredding event on Flatbush Avenue on Wednesday, May 11.