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Artist Honors Civil Rights Leader John Lewis with East Flatbush Mural

Artist Honors Civil Rights Leader John Lewis with East Flatbush Mural

Artist Kenny Altidor unveiled a new mural of John Lewis in honor of what would have been his 82nd birthday over the weekend.
Brooklyn Tenants Facing 'Insane' Rent Hikes Must Find Money or Move

Brooklyn Tenants Facing 'Insane' Rent Hikes Must Find Money or Move

Little Recourse for Renters in Market Rate Buildings
The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Flatbush and East Flatbush

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Flatbush and East Flatbush

Crime is up in Flatbush and East Flatbush, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
Ukrainians Take to the Streets in Manhattan

Ukrainians Take to the Streets in Manhattan

With a mix of outrage and sadness, hundreds of Ukrainian New Yorkers responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by gathering in Midtown Manhattan to denounce the attack and condemn President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Bronx Fire Prompts Safety Walkthroughs At Crown Heights Buildings

Bronx Fire Prompts Safety Walkthroughs At Crown Heights Buildings

A long list of repairs in three major Crown Heights apartment complexes are getting renewed attention given the fatal fire in the Bronx, which was caused by a faulty space heater.
Two Dozen Affordable Apartments Up For Grabs On Bed-Stuy Border

Two Dozen Affordable Apartments Up For Grabs On Bed-Stuy Border

Nearly 30 apartments have hit the city's affordable housing lottery on the Bed-Stuy border, records show.
Woman Found Dead in Brooklyn Home: NYPD

Woman Found Dead in Brooklyn Home: NYPD

Officers found a 65-year-old woman dead inside her Brooklyn apartment Wednesday evening, police said Thursday. The woman, Angelina Grimes, was face down and had signs of trauma to her face, police said.
A New Open Street on Lewis Ave Would Help Small Businesses, Locals Say

A New Open Street on Lewis Ave Would Help Small Businesses, Locals Say

The Lewis Avenue Open Street would span four blocks and run every Saturday from June 4 to September 11 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Legendary Black Journalist Extends Career Through Artistic Expression

Legendary Black Journalist Extends Career Through Artistic Expression

Johnson, a former groundbreaking journalist, has pivoted to painting in his later years.
9-Story Building to Take Place of Atlantic Ave. Speedway in Cypress Hills

9-Story Building to Take Place of Atlantic Ave. Speedway in Cypress Hills

Permits have been filed for the mixed residential and commercial development