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City Foreclosed on Hundreds of Homes in Black, Hispanic Neighborhoods

Over one hundred East Brooklyn homes were placed in foreclosure proceedings as part of the city's Third Party Transfer program

May 20, 2019 12:39 PM Read more >

Ready Player One! Persaud Hosts Gaming Day for Brooklynites with Disabilities

The event spotlighted how accessibility and inclusion should be considered in all endeavors, including video games.

May 17, 2019 4:47 PM Read more >

Protests Clash Before NY Senate Rent Laws Hearing in Crown Heights

Housing advocates favoring laws that ramp up tenant protections clashed with worker groups fearing the reforms will cost jobs

May 17, 2019 3:26 PM Read more >

Community Rallies to Secure Permanent City Funding for Weeksville

Elected officials and cultural organizations are calling for Weeksville to become a fixture in the City's budget

May 17, 2019 1:34 PM Read more >

Last Bud Not Least, Prospect Parks Spring Fling Returns

From a '90s-themed roller skating disco, to shearing sheep at the zoo and outdoor theater -- there are plenty of options to get busy in Brooklyn's backyard

May 16, 2019 5:56 PM Read more >

Free Outdoor Summer Fun Takes Over Myrtle Avenue Plaza

Myrtle Avenue Plaza will be Clinton Hill's hot-spot for free concerts, fitness classes, arts programs and more

May 16, 2019 4:24 PM Read more >

City Breaks Ground on New Flatbush Caton Market Development

Flatbush Caton Market's new home, a 14-story building, will also bring 255 affordable apartments and over 20,000 feet of community and retail space

May 16, 2019 3:14 PM Read more >

New CityMD Walk-In Clinic Coming to Bed-Stuy

The health clinic chain, that provides quick, accessible medical services, is readying to open its 12th Brooklyn location on Fulton Street

May 16, 2019 1:18 PM Read more >

Myrie's Housing Forum Tackles Community's Pressing Questions

Residents raised issues like AMI levels and housing affordability, tenant harassment, protections from predatory landlords as well as the Citys Third Party Transfer Program

May 15, 2019 4:29 PM Read more >

NYC Office of Nightlife Launches Website for Bar, Venue Owners and Workers

The one-stop guide connects nightlife venue owners and workers with information, resources, services regarding permits, workers' rights and more

May 15, 2019 11:50 AM Read more >