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The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College to Celebrate the Lives of Langston Hughes and Malcolm X During Black History Month

The lives and the works of Langston Hughes and Malcolm X will be highlighted in two engaging literary programs hosted by The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College (MEC) during its 2015 Black History Month Celebration.

Iggy Azalea, Tinashe, Wizz Kid, Nick Jonas to Perform at Barclays Center, May 7

Artist Iggy Azalea will perform at Barclays Center May 7 Iggy Azalea will perform at Barclays Center on Thursday, May 7, as a part of her "Great Escape Tour." Special guests for the "Fancy" rapper include Nick Jonas, Tinashe and DJ Wizz Kidd.

Gourmet Deli at 944 Bedford Ave is Back in Business!

Gourmet Deli at 944 Bedford Avenue It's been seven months since a recycling truck crashed into the Gourmet Deli at 944 Bedford Avenue on the corner of Dekalb Avenue on the border of Clinton Hill and Bed-Stuy.

Gov. Cuomo Calls out Teachers Unions as 'Self-Serving'

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Gov. Andrew Cuomo told the Daily News editorial board on Thursday that the teacher unions' interests are self-serving and said the only way to change a broken education system is if the general public is better informed.

City Council Votes to Co-Name Brooklyn Streets after Slain Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu

City Councilmembers, flanked by the families of the slain officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu, NYPD Commissioner William Bratton and Police Union Leader Patrick Lynch held a ceremony and vote to co-name two streets after Detectives Ramos and Liu Th

Crown Heights' Rosebud Vintage to Shutter at Month's End

Photo: facebook.com/rosebudvintage The beloved Rosebud Vintage shop, located at 721 Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights, will be closing its doors at the end of this month.

In State of the State, Gov. Cuomo Names Criminal Justice and Education Reforms as Priorities

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Cumbo, Women's Rights Advocates to Lead Rally Commemorating 42nd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

On Thursday, January 22, at 9:15am on the steps of City Hall, New York City Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo, joined by elected officials and women's rights advocates will lead a rally in commemoration of the 42 nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Photos: 'Destiny Y2K15,' Restoration Youth Arts Academy's MLK Dance Tribute

On Saturday, January 17, the Restoration Dance Theatre once again celebrated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its annual dance tribute at the Kumble Theater .

Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Herkimer St Tuesday Evening

843 Herkimer St Police in the 79th Precinct of Bed-Stuy are on the hunt for the person(s) responsible for the fatal shooting of a man on Herkimer Street Tuesday evening in Bed-Stuy.