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New Starbucks Has Venti-Sized Hopes for Bed-Stuy

New Starbucks Has Venti-Sized Hopes for Bed-Stuy

Find out why there's more than coffee in store at the Starbucks in Bed-Stuy A mural of Bed Stuy, complete with flourishing coffee trees painted by Brooklyn-based muralist Olalekan Jeyifous.
Kings County Doctor Performs Innovative Hand Surgery While Patient is Awake

Kings County Doctor Performs Innovative Hand Surgery While Patient is Awake

The 45-minute surgery doesn't require general anesthesia nor pre-operative procedures such as EKGs or chest X-rays, and is expected to have fewer complications Dr.
Emergency Town Hall Called in Brownsville to Address NYCHA Housing Violations

Emergency Town Hall Called in Brownsville to Address NYCHA Housing Violations

The town hall was called by Councilwoman Ampry-Samuels to include NYCHA residents and their feedback in the legal process. Alicka Ampry-Samuel addresses the full room and commences the emergency town hall meeting this past Monday.
Photos: Healthfirst's Annual Health and Wellness Expo Returns to Brownsville

Photos: Healthfirst's Annual Health and Wellness Expo Returns to Brownsville

Healthfirst's annual Brownsville health expo encourages local residents to take charge of their health and feel good about it Photo courtesy of Healthfirst On Saturday, Healthfirst hosted its annual Healthy Village Brownsville, a day dedicated to edu

Afro Pas de Deux Festival Explores the Complexities of Race and Gender Through Dance

This year's festival will feature a conversation with renowned guest choreographers, a master class and a post-performance reception with the artists.
Report: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records, Bed-Stuy is Booming

Report: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records, Bed-Stuy is Booming

A report by the NY State comptroller finds: B etween 2009 and 2017, job growth exceeded 70 percent in Bedford Stuyvesant, and business sales have more than doubled in the area. Bed-Stuy is booming. Photo credit: allevents.
Senator Hamilton Secures $190K in State Funding for Local Tenants' Rights Groups

Senator Hamilton Secures $190K in State Funding for Local Tenants' Rights Groups

The funding will benefit the Flatbush Development Corporation, the Flatbush Tenant Coalition, Housing & Family Services of Greater New York, the Fifth Avenue Committee and the Legal Aid Society.
New Exhibit at Richard Beavers Gallery Opens, Proclaims 'God is Trans'

New Exhibit at Richard Beavers Gallery Opens, Proclaims 'God is Trans'

GOD IS TRANS is an art exhibit that asks the viewer to see God as a spirit that occupies both genders and everything in between
This New Crown Heights Gathering Spot Serves Healthy, Haitian Treats

This New Crown Heights Gathering Spot Serves Healthy, Haitian Treats

Lakou Cafe, named after the Haitian courtyard where the community gathers, specializes in crepes and patties and features an eclectic selection of housemade smoothies, juices and kava cocktails.
Rep. Clarke Joins Healthfirst for Annual Health Expo in Brownsville

Rep. Clarke Joins Healthfirst for Annual Health Expo in Brownsville

Healthfirst's annual Health & Wellness Expo returns to Brownsville with free health screenings and wellness services to increase awareness around pressing health matters affecting the local community. Congresswoman Yvette D.