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Legalize Marijuana, Says Gov. Cuomo

Legalize Marijuana, Says Gov. Cuomo

The legalization of recreational use of marijuana for adults is, for the second year in a row, included in Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's executive budget.
Prospect Heights music therapist wins Grammy for children’s album

Prospect Heights music therapist wins Grammy for children’s album

A Prospect Heights resident made history last month, when he became the first Gramm-winning music therapist to win in the prestigious award show's 61-year history! Jon Samson , who treats kids and adults alike in his Prospect Heights practice, won th
BP Adams and Restoration Announce New, Free Matching Program to Help Residents Build a Financial Savings

BP Adams and Restoration Announce New, Free Matching Program to Help Residents Build a Financial Savings

The #BrooklynSaves Campaign aims to help 1,000 Brooklynnites build emergency savings and begin to close the Racial Wealth Gap
Restoration Kicks off Free Tax Prep Assistance in Bed-Stuy

Restoration Kicks off Free Tax Prep Assistance in Bed-Stuy

Last year, Restoration processed 3,400 returns, equaling $5,580,768 in refunds and $1,983,996 in Earned Income Tax Credit refunds.
Best Wine Bars and Wineries in New York

Best Wine Bars and Wineries in New York

Here's a list of places that feature excellent wines, good food, friendly service and an intimate atmosphere
Feb 3: Black History Maker, Hattie Carthan

Feb 3: Black History Maker, Hattie Carthan

A community activist and environmentalist who was instrumental in improving the quality of life of Bedford-Stuyvesant
Everything You Need to Know About Credit Checks

Everything You Need to Know About Credit Checks

By doing a credit check, financial institutions would be able to calculate the risk they are taking for lending you money and determine whether you can handle the payment process.

Grenadian-born Brooklyn Filmmaker Explores Queer Caribbean Identity in New Film ‘Second Eulogy: Mind the Gap’

Scores turned out to see the screening at the Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturdays

Mayor Commission Wants to Raise Taxes on Brooklyn Brownstones

Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Photo by Susan De Vries As the city quietly raises townhouse taxes across Brooklyn, a mayoral commission today released a report proposing to raise raise property taxes even more for all types of residences.
Common, Kehinde, Bri Blvck and Others at Bklyn Museum's First Saturday

Common, Kehinde, Bri Blvck and Others at Bklyn Museum's First Saturday

Futura Noir: A bevy of exciting Black History Month programming kicks off at Brooklyn Museum's First Saturday