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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.
Stray Bullet Hits Woman Lying In Bed In Crown Heights: Cops

Stray Bullet Hits Woman Lying In Bed In Crown Heights: Cops

The bullet came through the Troy Avenue apartment window and hit the woman in her hand, according to police. A stray bullet hit a woman lying in bed in her hand in Crown Heights, according to police.
Horizons NYC helps kids learn during summer

Horizons NYC helps kids learn during summer

NEW YORK (PIX11) — There’s no doubt the pandemic left many families struggling to keep their children on the right path to education and now, with summer in full swing, Horizons NYC has teamed up with New York City schools to offer a free program aim
Art Walk, Live Jazz Show Coming To Lewis Ave Open Street In Bed-Stuy

Art Walk, Live Jazz Show Coming To Lewis Ave Open Street In Bed-Stuy

The art walk will include more than 20 Black and minority artists from the Bed-Stuy area, organizers said. An art walk is on its way to the Lewis Avenue Open Street. (Courtesy of Bridge Street Development Corporation.
How Black Homeowners in Central Brooklyn Can Prevent Deed Theft and Build Generational Wealth

How Black Homeowners in Central Brooklyn Can Prevent Deed Theft and Build Generational Wealth

The Center for NYC Neighborhoods is piloting a free program to help Central Brooklyn homeowners with estate planning so that they can pass their assets onto their family's next generation and outsmart predatory estate scammers.