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Bed-Stuy's Shipwreck Seafood Boutique: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Bed-Stuy's Shipwreck Seafood Boutique: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

A Bed-Stuy seafood restaurant and market has been quietly giving away dozens of free meals every week to anyone who needs it — from seniors to the homeless
‘The Wire’ Actor Michael K. Williams Worked Hard, Far From the Cameras, to Improve NYPD-Community Relations

‘The Wire’ Actor Michael K. Williams Worked Hard, Far From the Cameras, to Improve NYPD-Community Relations

His character Omar Little knew the streets of Baltimore like no other and was confident enough to rip off drug dealers at the point of a shotgun — while communicating with police and prosecutors. In the real world, actor Michael K.
Brooklyn's Free Outdoor University Kicks Off in Prospect Park

Brooklyn's Free Outdoor University Kicks Off in Prospect Park

University Open Air offers Brooklynites a free series of classes taught by professors, researchers and academics from overseas
Brooklyn: $6M Is Up for Grabs in Climate Justice Fellowships

Brooklyn: $6M Is Up for Grabs in Climate Justice Fellowships

The 150 fellowships are designed to serve disadvantaged and priority communities across New York state
Brooklyn: How to Get Help After Hurricane Ida

Brooklyn: How to Get Help After Hurricane Ida

New York City was declared a Disaster Zone and is eligible for federal relief. What does that mean for Brooklyn?
Ten Years After Her Son Was Shot, She Helps Grieving Parents Keep Their Children's Memories Alive

Ten Years After Her Son Was Shot, She Helps Grieving Parents Keep Their Children's Memories Alive

Natasha Christopher's 14-year-old son, Akeal, was visiting his grandmother a few miles away in Bushwick, Brooklyn. So Christopher went to bed early, with her two younger sons asleep down the hall.
Brilliant ways to Learn German in Brooklyn

Brilliant ways to Learn German in Brooklyn

You've decided to learn German but haven't figured out the best way to learn the language. There are many language schools in Brooklyn, but not all of them offer what they promise.

Brooklyn Museum Holds Community Appreciation Weekend for Full Reopening

This weekend, join Brooklyn Museum's celebration of a full reopening after more than a year of pandemic induced closures and restrictions
Blake Hendrix Project Brings Affordable Homes, Rentals to East New York

Blake Hendrix Project Brings Affordable Homes, Rentals to East New York

The project brings 13 new home ownership opportunities to 13 sites scattered across East New York
Majority of Brooklyn Defender Services Employees Vote to Unionize

Majority of Brooklyn Defender Services Employees Vote to Unionize

71% of employees voted to join a wall-to-wall union in a recent vote