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Annual LitFilm Festival Puts Beloved Writers on the Big Screen

Annual LitFilm Festival Puts Beloved Writers on the Big Screen

The film festival gives an inside look at the private lives and artistic processes of the world’s greatest writers and literary figures.
Brooklyn Artists Transform BAM into A Wondrous Tech-Art Playground

Brooklyn Artists Transform BAM into A Wondrous Tech-Art Playground

Brooklynites can explore Zach Lieberman's and Molmol Kuo's immersive art installations based on augmented reality, at BAM's Teknopolis
And the Race to Fill Jumaane Williams' City Council Seat Is on!

And the Race to Fill Jumaane Williams' City Council Seat Is on!

Among the hopefuls are Williams' Deputy Chief Farah Louis, Community Organizer Anthony Beckford and Nonprofit Executive Monique Waterman
Bed-Stuy's Slave Theater Site to Be Redeveloped as Co-Living Complex

Bed-Stuy's Slave Theater Site to Be Redeveloped as Co-Living Complex

Co-living firm The Collective has purchased the site to expand its concept of short-term leases in apartment-like spaces to a second Brooklyn location

Brooklyn Pols Call for Fairness and Equity in Marijuana Legalization

The lawmakers introduced a package of 11 bills and resolutions focusing on justice and social equity issues related to the legalization of Marijuana
Can E-Scooters and E-Mopeds Help Transit Deserts like East NY?

Can E-Scooters and E-Mopeds Help Transit Deserts like East NY?

A third of New Yorkers do not have a subway stop within walking distance of their homes; areas like East New York are particularly affected.
Bklyn Library 'Borrows' the Borough's Most Fabulous Stories for New Podcast

Bklyn Library 'Borrows' the Borough's Most Fabulous Stories for New Podcast

The podcast highlights the stories of librarians and patrons, and their ever-changing Brooklyn neighborhoods and communities.

Re-Entry Program for Formerly Incarcerated Launches in Brownsville

The seven-week program helps participants to overcome the barriers they may encounter as they prepare for life outside of prison.
'It's Time for Medicare for All!' Clarke Co-Sponsors Universal Healthcare Plan

'It's Time for Medicare for All!' Clarke Co-Sponsors Universal Healthcare Plan

The bill would gradually expand Medicare to establish a government-run health insurance program that covers all Americans.
New Art Symposium Series Explores Bed-Stuy's Cultural Legacy

New Art Symposium Series Explores Bed-Stuy's Cultural Legacy

The series kicked off with a panel discussion featuring legendary street artist Al Diaz who was honored for his contributions to NYC culture.