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Aziz Ansari Is Taking His 'Road to Nowhere' to BAM

Aziz Ansari Is Taking His 'Road to Nowhere' to BAM

The comedian, who has won over audiences with his work on "Parks and Recreation" and "Master of None," is returning to the spotlight after a one-year hiatus
New Youth HIV Prevention Services Are Coming to East NY and Bushwick

New Youth HIV Prevention Services Are Coming to East NY and Bushwick

The clinics will provide young Brooklynites ages 13 to 24 with HIV screenings, prevention, education and social services
De Blasio Bans Single-Use Plastics from City Agencies

De Blasio Bans Single-Use Plastics from City Agencies

Approximately 46 million pounds of single-use plastic foodware is collected from the city’s waste stream each year.
Ole, Ole! Brooklyn Soccer Kids Score for Unity and Healthy Living

Ole, Ole! Brooklyn Soccer Kids Score for Unity and Healthy Living

Two Brooklyn nonprofits faced off in a soccer match in Crown Heights, and they had one goal: celebrating the borough's beautiful diversity.

BP Adams Calls for Financial Education in NY Schools

Burdened by student debt and the rising cost of living, only 16 percent of young Americans feel optimistic about their financial future.
Prospect Heights School Drops Name of Slave-Owner Family

Prospect Heights School Drops Name of Slave-Owner Family

P.S.9 parents voted to change the school's name in honor of Sarah Garnet, NYC's first African-American female principal

Food Bank for NYC Offers Free Tax Prep to Low-Income Brooklynites

The service is available to families who earned $54,000 or less and individuals who earned $30,000 or less.
Espinal Pushes for $50M to Bring Wellness Education to NYC Schools

Espinal Pushes for $50M to Bring Wellness Education to NYC Schools

The East New York councilman wants to dispatch wellness coordinators to teach wellness, yoga, meditation and nutrition in all public schools
NYC Bans Pre-Employment Testing for Marijuana

NYC Bans Pre-Employment Testing for Marijuana

“Testing is an impediment to opportunity that dates back to the Reagan era -- a war on drugs,” said Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
NY Senate Passes Law to Provide Greater Protections for Victims of Deed Theft

NY Senate Passes Law to Provide Greater Protections for Victims of Deed Theft

Senator Montgomery's Deed Theft Bill provides greater protections for homeowners whose properties are either in default or foreclosure