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Young Bed-Stuy Scholars Honored with National Blue Ribbon Award

The Bed-Stuy charter school was recognized as an Exemplary High-Performing School, and ranked in the top 15 percent of all schools in the state.

Oct 19, 2018 2:10 PM Read more >

New Cumbo Legislation Ushers in an Early 'Mother's Day' in NYC

The legislation package supports parents in the home, in the workplace and in city spaces by providing lactation rooms, doula services, diapers and wipes

Oct 19, 2018 1:02 PM Read more >

Farm to School: Brownsville Students Grow Produce Inside the Classroom

Using vertical farm units that require no soil, the students will grow greens and herbs for local residents in need.

Oct 19, 2018 11:41 AM Read more >

Amy Schumer Brings Her Stand-Up Tour to Brooklyn

Brooklyn, clutch your pearls: The Trainwreck star, who is not known for holding back, is making a stop at the Kings Theatre

Oct 18, 2018 1:38 PM Read more >

Pols and Community Leaders Unite Against Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Councilmember Deutsch announced legislation to holistically address hate crimes.

Oct 18, 2018 11:23 AM Read more >

One More Chance for a Notorious B.I.G. Street? Brooklyn Artist Leads the Charge

Bed-Stuy visual artist Leroy McCarthy will resubmit a 2013 proposal to rename a Clinton Hill street after the late rapper.

Oct 18, 2018 10:07 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Shines at Bushwick Film Festival Awards Ceremony

Awards were presented to filmmakers in the documentary, narrative and web series categories.

Oct 17, 2018 5:35 PM Read more >

Central Brooklyn Parks to Receive Much-Needed Overhauls

The three parks, Lincoln Terrace Park, Fulton Park and Weeksville Playground, havent seen improvements since the 1980s and 90s.

Oct 17, 2018 3:54 PM Read more >

Health Department Says: 'Take the Pressure Off, NYC!

More than one in four New Yorkers have high blood pressure, a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Oct 17, 2018 1:48 PM Read more >

First $1M Homes Have Arrived in East NY -- Is a Wave of Developers Next?

A 2017 PropertyShark survey listed East New York as one of the next hot neighborhoods

Oct 17, 2018 11:50 AM Read more >